Olivia Harrison
Staff Writer
On Dec. 12, Weezer played an almost sold out show at Philly’s newest venue The Met Philadelphia. The show was a small concert to help them get ready for their upcoming spring tour with the Pixies.
The crowd was a much older crowd compared to concerts typically attended by New Hope students. The concert started with local Philly band Mt. Joy, opening and playing a simple but full set. Though some attendees loved the Mt. Joy, others patiently waited for Weezer.
Weezer started their set old school with the song “Buddy Holly” from “The Blue Album,” their debut album. More songs such as “My Name is Jonas” and Undone (Sweater Song)” were featured. They also played songs from their second (and most beloved) record “Pinkerton” such as “El Scorcho” and “The Good Life.” Fans also enjoyed newer songs such as “Beverly Hills,” “Feels Like Summer” and “Keep Fishin’ (with Brian Bell on lead vocals).”
They covered the Turtles’ “Happy Together,” “Green Day’s “Longview,” and “Take on Me.” “Island in the Sun” was performed by Rivers acoustically in a balcony box. Weezer also trotted out their awesome cover of Toto’s “Africa”-- which is now their most streamed song on Spotify. Weezer wrapped up the show with a three-song encore of their own “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” (played 3x!), “Pink Triangle” and a rousing epic rendition of “Say It Ain’t So,” one of the band’s most popular songs. All in all the concert ended on a high note.
