All-American Rejects: DIY Tour Sparks Nostalgia Craze and Unprecedented Fan Turnout

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23/05/2025 08h16

**All-American Rejects' DIY Shows Ignite Nostalgia and Chaos**

The All-American Rejects kicked off their latest DIY performance with a bang, treating fans to their 2005 hit "Dirty Little Secret." The band, who's been touring unconventional venues like bowling alleys and corn fields since early May, has unexpectedly become the season's breakout act. Each impromptu performance has rekindled memories of wild house parties from early 2000s movies, with fans eagerly flooding to these unique locations.

In a surprising turn of events, the band's final house party show in Nashville almost didn't happen. The address of the event was leaked just hours before the scheduled performance, resulting in a staggering 16,000 RSVPs—three times the crowd size of their previous show in Columbia, Missouri, where authorities had to intervene. Faced with security concerns, the band had no choice but to cap the number of attendees.

"We were just kind of hoping it didn't get shut down," said Tyson Ritter in an interview with Rolling Stone the day after the show. Fortunately, the Nashville event proceeded as planned, drawing in a crowd size that was easier to manage. Fans who couldn't get in still showed their dedication in creative ways: some tore through a neighbor's fence, while others purchased ladders to catch a glimpse of the energetic performance.

Rolling Stone was on hand to capture the excitement and mayhem of the All-American Rejects' latest DIY show, documenting what has become a must-see series of events for fans and a tribute to the band's enduring appeal.

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