Headlined by Weezer and featuring Violent Femmes, Rebelution, Third Eye Blind and Sublime, the festival showcased a range of genres, from reggae-rock to indie folk. Disc jockey Z-Trip, who is also a former valley resident, kept audience members energetic between sets.  

After Z-Trip warmed up the crowd, Violent Femmes took the stage, bringing their timeless sound to Chase Field. Despite some initial technical difficulties, they powered through, delivering their first album, Violent Femmes, all the way through as it celebrates 41 years. The band’s funky interludes and bassist Brian Ritchie, playing with a cosmic blue guitar, closed with a fan favorite and concert sample American Music.

Rebelution followed, bringing their reggae sound as the crowd began to become more lively. The band’s blues and electric vibes created an ethereal energy as bubbles filled the air. Lead singer Eric Rachmany’s powerful vocals cut through the stadium, while concert goers swayed along and illuminated the venue with their lighters and smartphone flashlights. The band ended their set with a wall of sound.

Third Eye Blind opened with a reflective atmosphere, complemented by their dimly lit set and a gleaming red glow. Their most energetic moment came with a cover of The Cure’s “Just like Heaven.” As they played their iconic hit, “Semi-Charmed Life,” the energy on the field began to have a festival-like atmosphere, while the rest of the audience remained less engaged. Admitting they haven’t played in a stadium for quite some time frontman Stephan Jenkins brought a sense of unity to the stadium while he encouraged fans to turn to the person next to them and say, “I’m glad you’re here,” fostering a feeling of connection among the crowd.

Shirtless exposing his chest tattoos, Jakob Nowell—son of the late Bradley Nowell—took the stage alongside Sublime's founding members, Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh. Bradley Nowell was the original frontman of Sublime until his death in 1996 from a heroin overdose. This year marks the first time Sublime has toured under its original name since Nowell’s death, aside from their time as Sublime With Rome.

In a special moment, Gabo Fayuca of the Valley-based band Fayuca  joined the stage for the first live performance of “Caress Me Down” since 1995. Jakob Nowell's enthusiasm was contagious as he sprinted across the stage, jumping and radiating excitement that captivated the audience. From the very first song, the iconic Sublime sun illuminated the stage along with other colorful visuals that paired with the band’s dynamic energy.

Seamlessly transitioning between singing and shouting to the crowd, they kept the momentum alive. Closing with their beloved hit “Santeria,”  tossing picks and drumsticks into the crowd, leaving fans buzzing.

Welcome to the Blue Planet! Weezer recently wrapped up a tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album also known as-the Blue Album. The tour, titled Voyage to the Blue Planet, featured the band performing the entire album at every stop. Complete with preshow theatrics and astronaut costumes their Chase Field performance diverged slightly, skipping two tracks from the album: “The World Has Turned And Left Me Here” and “In the Garage.”

Coming off their Sublime “high” fans began trickling out of the venue, and it became increasingly difficult to stay focused on Weezer’s performance. While crowd favorites like “Undone (The Sweater Song)” and “Buddy Holly” prompted audience sing-alongs, the overall set felt somewhat underwhelming. A Weezer centric audience would have helped their performance.

November Nights showcased its standalone festival at a venue looking to stay vibrant during the baseball off-season, aiming to expand its reach. As Weezer put it, "It's one small step for Weezer and a giant leap for Weezer-kind.”