Story perspectives

Goo Goo Dolls Shine in First Tiny Desk Concert

11/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Goo Goo Dolls performed their first Tiny Desk Concert at NPR, featuring four songs from their discography.
They began with "Slide" from the 1998 album *Dizzy Up the Girl*, followed by "Feel the Silence" from *Let Love In* (2006), "Not Goodbye (Close Your Eyes)" from the *Summer Anthem EP*, and concluded with "Iris."
Frontman John Rzeznik expressed nervousness about the intimate setting and encouraged audience participation.
The band announced a five-date residency at the Venetian Theater in Las Vegas for May 2026, with tickets to be available soon.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Goo Goo Dolls performed their first Tiny Desk Concert at NPR, featuring four songs from their discography.
They began with "Slide" from the 1998 album *Dizzy Up the Girl*, followed by "Feel the Silence" from *Let Love In* (2006), "Not Goodbye (Close Your Eyes)" from the *Summer Anthem EP*, and concluded with "Iris."
Frontman John Rzeznik expressed nervousness about the intimate setting and encouraged audience participation.
The band announced a five-date residency at the Venetian Theater in Las Vegas for May 2026, with tickets to be available soon.