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Weezer's Rooftop Surprise: A Venice Beach Bash
29 Mar
Summary
- Weezer played a surprise acoustic set on a Venice Beach rooftop.
- The band announced 'The Gathering' North American arena tour.
- A new single, 'Shine Again,' drops April 1, preceding a new album.
Weezer recently held a surprise acoustic concert atop the Hinano Cafe in Venice Beach as part of "Weezer: The Gathering - Initiation Week." The band performed five songs, including hits like "Buddy Holly" and "Say It Ain't So," with Bethany Cosentino making a guest appearance.
The week of Los Angeles-area events coincides with the announcement of "The Gathering," a 32-date North American arena tour commencing September 8 in Sacramento and concluding October 24 in Los Angeles. Support will be provided by The Shins and Silversun Pickups.
Leading up to their 16th studio album, Weezer will release a new single titled "Shine Again" on April 1. This upcoming album will be their first on Reprise/Warner Records and follows their 2021 release, Van Weezer.
The band is currently seeing increased streaming attention, with "Go Away" from 2014's Everything Will Be Alright in the End going viral on TikTok. Weezer, formed in Los Angeles in 1994, has sold millions of albums worldwide.
