You Just Got Weezered! Weezer Live in Laval

Weezer is an American rock band that rose to fame in the 90s and ealry 2000s. They are famous for songs such as, "Buddy Holly" and "Undone (the Sweater Song)." Known for their nerdy aesthetic, iconic 90s rock sound, and meme culture, Weezer is beloved by many, including myself.

On tour for their latest self-titled album, Weezer (2026), better known as the gold album, Weezer's The Gathering Tour took place on September 26th at Place Bell, where they performed new and old songs from their plentiful discography. They began their set with "Shine Again," and a special performance of "Across the Sea" and even played crowd pleaser, "Island in the Sun." 

At Place Bell, I was surrounded by a diverse crowd: middle-aged dads, people who most likely saw Weezer in the 90s for dirt cheap, teens (one was dressed as Where’s Waldo), and young children accompanying their parents.

The show started with engaging sets from Silversun Pickups and The Shins, both bands I was previously unfamiliar with. Most notably, Silversun Pickups had a "Protect the Dolls" sign on stage, and The Shins' lead vocalist, James Mercer, made a speech showing love for Laval.

​The stage was set-up to look like a driveway of a suburban house, making way for a mock power outage as part of the show, leading to an acoustic rendition of "Longtime Sunshine" and "In the Garage." In coninuing the bit, they even called Hydro-Québec, causing the the power on-stage to come back for more electrifying fun. Aside from the Hydro-Québec segment, they also changed the lyrics from "Beverly Hills" to "Montreal, Quebec," acting as a cute nod to our wonderful city.

By the end of the show, Weezer performed their most popular tracks, "Buddy Holly," and subsequently “Weezered” the entire crowd with giant “you just got Weezered” text on the screens. A nice way for the band to acknowledge their participation in online meme culture.

Being able to see Weezer live was a dream come true for fifteen-year-old me, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Till the next gathering...