Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Meltdown hits Saskatoon with headliners Weezer

- SUBMITTED BY SASKTEL CENTRE

Get ready for the Meltdown when Weezer make their first ever Saskatchew­an debut with special guests The Trews and The Flatliners with a live show no one will forget on Friday, March 31st at SaskTel Centre.

Setting the alternativ­e nation abuzz with excitement and anticipati­on, Rivers Cuomo, Patric Wilson, Brian Bell, and Scott Shriner, better known as Weezer, one of the world’s greatest rock bands released their 10th studio album in 2016. This past summer the band embarked on a massive, twomonth summer tour playing to half a million people across the United States, the band is returning to the road in 2017. The March 31 stop at Saskatoon’s SaskTel Centre will also feature The Trews and The Flatliners.

With more than 17 million albums sold worldwide, Weezer is widely considered one of the best alternativ­e rock bands of all time. Formed in Los Angeles in 1992, the band found internatio­nal fame, multi-platinum albums and massive radio airplay success. Weezer has won Grammys, MTV Video Awards, and more throughout their career.

The Trews continue to be one of Canada’s most popular hard rock bands, there newest single “Beautiful and Tragic” from their Time Capsule album is dominating active rock radio charts. The Flatliners continue to be a growing influence in the Canadian punk and Ska movement.

Tickets are available at all Ticketmast­er Outlets, by phone at 306-9387800 or 1-800-970-7328 or on-line at Ticketmast­er.ca.

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