Weird Al Yankovic @ Red Rocks Amphitheater

Concert Coverage

Jun 25

Show Review

Weird Al Yankovic stormed the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO on 6/24/2025 for his Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour delivering a performance that truly lived up to its “Bigger & Weirder” billing. As a lifelong Weird Al fan who grew up in the late ’90s and early ’00s, I was bracing for a fun trip down memory lane. And boy, did he deliver.

Before Weird Al unleashed the absurdity, the night took a strange and oddly beautiful turn with Puddles Pity Party. Towering in his white clown suit and wielding a golden voice that could make an angel cry in its sleep, Puddles belted classic covers with the emotional weight of a funeral and the timing of a stand-up comic. His rendition of classics echoed off the amphitheater walls like a lost soul haunting the rocks, while moments of silence (literally, he doesn’t speak) were somehow just as loud. It was part cabaret, part therapy session, part fever dream, and a strangely perfect pairing to open for a man who made his name parodying pop culture itself.

When Al finally appeared with that iconic accordion in hand, it was like reuniting with an old friend. The set opened with “Tacky,” instantly pulling us in with its Pharrell-esque riff, then surprised he us with live premieres of new tracks like “Polkamania!” and “Mission Statement.” Deep cuts like “One More Minute” and “eBay” (performed live for the first time since 2003!) offered nods to fans who’ve been there since the cassette mixtape days. Meanwhile, show-stoppers like “Eat It,” “Amish Paradise,” and “White & Nerdy” had the whole crowd singing along word for word. After the phenomenal main set, the encore featured “We All Have Cell Phones” followed by a medley of “The Saga Begins” and “Yoda,” a reminder of why we fell for Weird Al’s nerdy charm in the first place. With my first exposure to Al being “The Saga Begins” as a child I was full on screaming along. By the end, the audience was on its feet, singing in unison as the final note faded into the Colorado night.

Al’s performance hit every nostalgic sweet spot, and Red Rocks’ undeniable energy and ambiance made it feel even more magical. In short, the night was bigger, weirder, and infinitely more satisfying than many of us dared to hope. For me, it was a full on time warp to LimeWire downloads, MySpace pages and the quiet agony of not knowing if your crush had you in their Top 8. Hearing those tracks live at Red Rocks, surrounded by fellow former awkward teens and parody enthusiasts, felt like reconnecting with your past angsty teen self. It was emotional whiplash in the best way; silly, loud, cathartic, and absolutely perfect.

Puddles Pity Party

Puddles Pity Party is the towering, tear-streaked alter ego of performer Mike Geier, a 7-foot-tall sad clown with a golden voice and a heart full of heartbreak. Dressed in vintage Pierrot makeup and never speaking a word, Puddles transforms iconic pop hits into emotional ballads that somehow feel both hilariously surreal and deeply sincere. His haunting renditions of songs like “Royals” and “Mad World” have racked up millions of views, earning him a cult following and appearances on America’s Got Talent, where he confused and enchanted a national audience. With a style that’s part cabaret, part performance art, and entirely its own thing, Puddles Pity Party doesn’t just cover songs, he reimagines them as melancholic masterpieces. Laugh. Cry. Question your life choices. That’s the Pity Party promise.

Alfred “Weird Al” Yankovic

For over four decades, “Weird Al” Yankovic has been the undisputed king of musical parody. He is a Grammy-winning accordion-wielding legend who turned spoofing pop hits into an art form. From “Eat It” to “White & Nerdy,” Al’s razor-sharp wit and uncanny ability to mirror pop culture have made him both a comedy icon and a surprisingly virtuosic musician. With a career that spans polka medleys, original pastiches, sold-out tours, and a biopic that somehow starred Daniel Radcliffe as Al himself, he’s carved out a lane that no one else can drive in. Equal parts absurd and genius, Weird Al doesn’t just parody music, he parodies fame, genre, and the entire ridiculous spectacle of entertainment. And somehow, he’s still cooler than all of us.