Forget stadiums. These rockers may be coming to a backyard near you.

The All-American Rejects are bringing back the house party.
The All-American Rejects are bringing back the house party. The rock band, who topped the charts in the early 2000s with such hits as “Move Along” and “Gives You Hell,” is popping up, playing surprise shows in small venues across the country.
So far, the concert spots have included a backyard near the University of Missouri in Columbia, a barn in Ames, Iowa, and a Minneapolis bowling alley.
The band’s frontman, Tyson Ritter, said the musicians “wanted to get back to the spirit of what started this band.”
Shortly before each surprise show, the location is sent to fans in the area who have signed up for the band’s text messages.
Tyson Ritter of the All-American Rejects perform at the Slam Dunk Festival in Leeds, England, on May 26, 2024.ChrisJamesRyanPhotography / Shutterstock fileWith concert ticket prices skyrocketing, it’s a novel approach to making live music accessible to fans. The band’s drummer, Chris Gaylor, said he hopes the shows make fans “excited to go to a show again and see it’s possible to see something without having to pay exorbitant money.”
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