Karl koch [karlophone]'s Blog – November 2010 Archive (9)

2010/11/29 - San Francisco, CA: Nob Hill Masonic Hall: Memories Tour: "Blue"

Back in the glorious city of San Francisco, todays big challenge was sorting out how to get the equipment and everything fitting in the very unusual [but pleasing to the eye] "thrust stage" hall of the Nob Hill Masonic Center. Many of the normal tech conventions present in regular theaters were totally absent, giving our courageous crew quite a conundrum. They worked everything out in time for the "Blue" show, of course, but it wasnt the easiest setup theyve done! Meanwhile, I… Continue

Added by karl koch [karlophone] on November 29, 2010 at 5:30pm — 8 Comments

2010/11/27 - Los Angeles, CA: Gibson Ampitheater: Memories Tour: "Pinkerton"

*Special Announcement* Contrary to whats been mentioned in some interviews and advertisements, the order of the sets at these Memories shows is: FIRST the greatest hits set, THEN the classic album set (i.e. blue or pinkerton).

On to night 2! A different set of hits, and then on to Pinkerton, in its entirety - for the first time ever!

(later)

Sweet Jumpin Christmas, as Luke Cage, Power Man used to say back in the day! I'd say we're on to something here.… Continue

Added by karl koch [karlophone] on November 27, 2010 at 7:30pm — 19 Comments

2010/11/26 - Los Angeles, CA: Gibson Ampitheater: Memories Tour: "Blue"

*Special Announcement* Contrary to whats been mentioned in some interviews and advertisements, the order of the sets the band is playing at these Memories shows is: FIRST the greatest hits set, THEN the classic album set (i.e. Blue or Pinkerton).

...Well, a heck of a lot of preparations have been worked on ceaselessly for the last 2 months, and it all comes down to tonight at the Gibson Amphitheater! The Memories Tour kicks off tonight in LA, with the Blue Album plus… Continue

Added by karl koch [karlophone] on November 26, 2010 at 5:30pm — 22 Comments

2010/11/26 (pt 1) - Get The Relationship signed CD | XM Radio Weekend Weez

...Brian Bell's other band The Relationship will be releasing their debut album on 11/30! At the upcoming Weezer Memories shows, Brian will be signing copies of The Relationship CD shortly after Weezer's set is over, up at the merchandise booth. For more, check out this video!

...All this Thanksgiving weekend on Sirus XM Radio's Lithium channel, hear songs from the Blue Album and Pinkerton, with inside… Continue

Added by karl koch [karlophone] on November 26, 2010 at 3:00pm — 4 Comments

2010/11/24 Gowalla for the Memories Tour | The Relationship

Here's a nice way to score some weezer goodies - go and download Gowalla at Gowalla.com for your smartphone - iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Palm, etc. Then use it to check-in at any Memories Tour date and get a free Weezer download, an exclusive Weezer badge, and connect with fellow weezer fans at the show!

Brian Bell's other band The Relationship will be releasing their debut album on 11/30. At… Continue

Added by karl koch [karlophone] on November 23, 2010 at 10:26pm — 4 Comments

2010/11/18 Hang On for the Memories | New Online Shop!

Well folks, time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping, into the future - and right now that future is the Memories Tour where we will be celebrating the past - and the present! Recently the band has been very busy behind the scenes, both in rehearsing for the upcoming tour, as well as some special events. Over the last week, the guys did a special rock show in the Los Angeles Sunset Blvd Guitar Center, which was filmed for a Direct TV special that will air in February. Then,… Continue

Added by karl koch [karlophone] on November 18, 2010 at 2:37am — 6 Comments

2010/11/11 RJ Berger show call out for fans!

...howdy folks - here's the scoop on how you can get yourself into a taping of the RJ Berger Show featuring Weezer!

THE SHOW: MTV’s The Hard Times of RJ Berger

DATE: Monday November 15th, 2010

TIME: 1pm to 5pm. You must be able to stay the entire time. Please arrive on time.

LOCATION: Reseda, CA – You must be able to provide your own transportation to and from the set. Leave your cell phone/camera in the car.

AGE: You must be at… Continue

Added by karl koch [karlophone] on November 11, 2010 at 4:11pm — 7 Comments

2010/11/03 upcoming Fuse TV action

Folks, there are 2 weez-infused Fuse TV events coming up this week:

#1: This week’s "A Different Spin" with Mark Hoppus (Thursday 11/4 at 7pm/6C) is focused on the LA music scene. It features interviews from Weezer, Street Sweeper Social Club, Silversun Pickups and Fool’s Gold.

#2: Catch an exclusive interview with Rivers Cuomo as part of Fuse TV’s Voodoo Experience special this Friday 11/5 at 8pm/7C.

...… Continue

Added by karl koch [karlophone] on November 3, 2010 at 4:30pm — 4 Comments

2010/11/02 Pinkerton Deluxe + Death To False Metal Release Day!

...Folks, today is the long awaited day - the dual release day of Pinkerton Deluxe Edition and Death To False Metal! You can get your copies in the usual "bricks and mortar" retailers, or get the CDs on Amazon.com, or get it digitally on iTunes! And check our online shop for special ordering options including Pinkerton Deluxe on 4LP… Continue

Added by karl koch [karlophone] on November 2, 2010 at 3:39am — 16 Comments