US EditionPolice in Missouri College Town Let All-American Rejects Play One Final Song Before Shutting Down Backyard Gig
- On a Sunday, The All-American Rejects held a spontaneous backyard concert in Columbia, Missouri, close to the University of Missouri campus, which was eventually stopped by police after the band performed one last song.
- The show was shut down following breaches of local regulations during the band’s ongoing 'house party' tour, which began with a surprise concert on April 30 at a Los Angeles college.
- The band’s tour includes surprise performances selected through fan submissions on social media, supporting their first full studio album release in over a decade, which features the single 'Sandbox'.
- Columbia Police Assistant Chief Mark Fitzgerald described the band and crowd as cooperative and confirmed the sergeant’s decision to let the band play a final song before ending the concert.
- The shut down highlights challenges in hosting impromptu concerts while also demonstrating strong fan enthusiasm, as the band continues to schedule shows and livestream performances nationwide.
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