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'''Goat Punishment''' is the name used by [[Weezer]] to play anonymous shows. Typically, the shows are played when the band desires to practice their live show or tryout new material. | '''Goat Punishment''' is the name used by [[Weezer]] to play anonymous shows. Typically, the shows are played when the band desires to practice their live show or tryout new material. | ||
Unfortunately for | Unfortunately for hardcore fans in the know, Los Angeles radio station KROQ spilled the beans on more than one occasion, causing quite high demand for tickets. | ||
The band was known to have been loose and in good spirits at these unofficial shows. They eventually designed a mock-up Flying =GP=, a take-off of their classic Flying =W= logo. | The band was known to have been loose and in good spirits at these unofficial shows. They eventually designed a mock-up Flying =GP=, a take-off of their classic Flying =W= logo. | ||
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===Show #3 - mid December 2000=== | ===Show #3 - mid December 2000=== | ||
'''Location:''' Spaceland, Hollywood, CA<br> | '''Location:''' Spaceland, Hollywood, CA<br> | ||
'''Overview:''' A short (about 30-40 minutes) set was played at Spaceland in Hollywood as a rehearsal for the band's slot at KROQ's (Almost) Acoustic Christmas show days (possibly one day?) later on December 17th. It is believed that this set was virtually identical to the KROQ show set, except that "[[El Scorcho]]" was definitely played at Spaceland. This is the first (and possibly last?) show at which the band sold official Goat Punishment T-shirts. Karl peddled the now highly- | '''Overview:''' A short (about 30-40 minutes) set was played at Spaceland in Hollywood as a rehearsal for the band's slot at KROQ's (Almost) Acoustic Christmas show days (possibly one day?) later on December 17th. It is believed that this set was virtually identical to the KROQ show set, except that "[[El Scorcho]]" was definitely played at Spaceland. This is the first (and possibly last?) show at which the band sold official Goat Punishment T-shirts. Karl peddled the now highly-collectible wares at the merch booth for a scant $10. What a steal! | ||
#"[[My Name Is Jonas]]" | #"[[My Name Is Jonas]]" | ||
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===Show #4 - 12/30/00=== | ===Show #4 - 12/30/00=== | ||
'''Location:''' The Knitting Factory, Hollywood, CA<br> | '''Location:''' The Knitting Factory, Hollywood, CA<br> | ||
'''Overview:''' A longer set this time (about an hour) which served as a rehearsal for their opening slot at Blink 182's New Year's Eve show the following night. The band was apparently asked to play that particular show by Blink 182, as they are fans. It is believed that this Goat Punishment set was | '''Overview:''' A longer set this time (about an hour) which served as a rehearsal for their opening slot at Blink 182's New Year's Eve show the following night. The band was apparently asked to play that particular show by Blink 182, as they are fans. It is believed that this Goat Punishment set was virtually identical to that opening slot. There ''may'' have been further sales of Goat Punishment T-shirts at this show. | ||
#"[[My Name Is Jonas]]" | #"[[My Name Is Jonas]]" | ||