This past weekend, we took Dominic to his very first concert: Weezer at the Del Mar Racetrack! It was a bit gloomy, raining on and off throughout the day. We even considered not going at one point, thinking the reports of “thunder showers” would be correct and we didn’t want to subject our boy to the potential of catching a cold. But we decided to brave the weather since we would be inside for a bit watching a few horse races prior to the concert. Anyone who arrives prior to the last race can see the concert for free, and I have to thank my co-worker, Rene, for giving us passes for free stretch runs! We had dinner first, then my hubby wanted to place his first bets on horses. There was three races left for the night, and Deon won the first two! He had a blast and wants to return again this season. After the last race, we all headed for the venue area and rocked the night away to Weezer.
The music lover in me has always wanted to see Weezer in concert. When we found out about the show, I just thought how awesome it would be to have this be Dominic’s first concert, and he could say “When I was five, my parents took me to see Weezer!” They performed all of the popular alternative radio station hits: “Hash Pipe”, “Island in the Sun”, “Beverly Hills”, “Say it Ain’t So”, “Buddy Holly” and my favorite, “Undone – The Sweater Song”. They even did a Blur cover, which was a pleasant surprise. To commemorate the day, I bought us all concert shirts. Dominic’s is still a bit too big, but it will allow him the chance to grow into it, giving him more chances to wear it.
Below, I’ve included the set list for the show, and I will upload the video of “Undone – The Sweater Song” soon (you’ll be able to see it underneath the set list). Dominic said he had fun, and it made for a wonderful day at the Del Mar Racetrack!
A tiny big gloomy, but nothing torrential.
Someone was a winner!
Really good line up this summer!
My boys are ready to rock!
Not only was it Dominic’s first concert, but it was the first time for me and Deon to see Weezer as well. They were fantastic!
Dominic is a natural. He took a look around at the crowd and emulated the Weezer hand symbol (his daddy decided to follow suit).
Note: I got Deon’s shirt in London two years ago, and boy did it get a lot of attention that night! If you can’t tell, it says “If found please return to the pub.” When Janice and I were in London back in 2012, I saw a guy wearing it as we were going up an escalator in a Tube station. I then found it at a souvenier shop towards the end of our stay and had to get it for Deon. He loves it!
Mark this one in the history books for Dominic’s very first concert!