Immediately, Weezer introduced the “Indie Rock Roadtrip” — aka a summer time tour that includes a rotating lineup that features Modest Mouse and Momma, Future Islands and Joyce Manor, and Spoon and White Reaper. Additionally in the present day, Weezer fan and TikToker @dietlite_evan obtained a really particular prize for taking part in the riff to “Buddy Holly” for nearly three years: an invitation from Rivers Cuomo to “come play this reside on Weezer’s Indie Rock Roadtrip Tour this summer time.”
This all began with @dietlite_evan — aka Evan Marsalli, who performs in a Wisconsin band referred to as Food plan Lite — making an attempt to achieve 1k followers on TikTok, which then pivoted into his inviting Cuomo to duet the “Buddy Holly” riff. He dedicated to the bit for 990 tries, which quantities to almost three years. He even has his personal Weezerpedia web page.
“My individuals will attain out to your individuals,” Cuomo captioned in his duet. Earlier in the present day, on what would’ve been day #991, Marsalli posted a joke video the place he’s about to movie a “Buddy Holly” riff after which deletes the reminder on his cellphone. “What ought to I put up on right here now???,” he captioned. I’m certain you’ll consider one thing, Evan!
