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All-American Rejects Seek Albuquerque Home for Free “House Party” Concert
5/8/2026, 12:11:13 AM
The House Party Tour’s Albuquerque Stop
The All-American Rejects announced a free, RSVP-only concert in Albuquerque as part of their “House Party Tour.” The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, with doors opening at 7, an opening act at 8, and the band performing at 9. The venue is a private residence in the South Valley; the announcement specified no on-site parking and urged attendees to use rideshare services.
Background: The “House Party” Concept
The tour’s format invites fans to host shows in unconventional spaces—backyards, mom-and-pop shops, gas stations, or bowling alleys—revealed only a day before each performance. The band describes the model as a response to the perceived inaccessibility of live music, allowing audiences to attend without ticket costs.
Key Players: Band, Fans, and Local Stakeholders
The All-American Rejects are an alternative-rock group with four top-20 Billboard Hot 100 singles between 2005 and 2008—“Dirty Little Secret,” “Move Along,” “It Ends Tonight,” and “Gives You Hell.” Their first studio album since 2012, *Sandbox*, is in development. Local fans have offered homes and suggested venues such as Ex Novo Brewery, Marble Brewery, and Meow Wolf. New Mexico United, a professional soccer club, also proposed hosting the concert at a match.
Official Statements & Responses
The band’s social-media notice indicated doors at 7 p.m., an opener at 8 p.m., the band at 9 p.m., and that there would be no parking, urging Uber use. KOB reported that the concert will take place at a private home in the South Valley, though the exact address was not disclosed. The band has framed the tour as a method of “fighting back against the inaccessibility of” live performances.
Criticism & Concerns
Observers note the lack of parking and question whether a residential property can safely accommodate up to 2,000 attendees; some suggest using established venues such as breweries or cultural spaces.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Source 1 states the venue is a South Valley home, while Source 2 indicates the band was still seeking a location on the day of the concert. The band’s quoted rationale about “fighting back against the inaccessibility of” live music is presented without the concluding phrase, leaving the statement incomplete.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Doors 7 / Opener 8 / Band 9 NO PARKING – Must Uber. First come, first serve,” — All-American Rejects, Social-Media Announcement
- “MY MOM, AND LIKE THE REST OF OUR FAMILY, WERE JUST LIKE, LET’S JUST DO IT.” — Albuquerque Fan
- “WE TALKED TO AS A FAMILY AND ALL OF ALL THE FAMILY WAS LIKE, YEAH, THIS WOULD BE ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE.” — Albuquerque Fan
What’s Next
The band plans additional “House Party” shows in other cities while completing the *Sandbox* album. Fans are advised to monitor the official website for future venue calls and RSVP instructions.
