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The All-American Rejects came out of Stillwater, Oklahoma with gleaming hooks and a wink that keeps the bite friendly.

A long pause, then a sharper swing

After years of light activity and studio singles, their 2023 return to steady headlining put the focus back on a catalog built for shout-along choruses. You can expect a tight arc from early breakouts to radio giants, touching Move Along and When the World Comes Down without dragging the pace.

Hits that time-stamp a decade

Setlist odds favor Dirty Little Secret, Move Along, Gives You Hell, and a glow-stick sway for It Ends Tonight. The crowd skews cross-generational, from first-album fans in vintage tees to newer faces mouthing every bridge, with lots of handclaps landing right on the snare. A neat bit of lore: the Dirty Little Secret video used real PostSecret postcards, and the band donated to the project. Another: Gives You Hell finished as the most-played song on U.S. radio in 2009. Treat the song picks and production notes here as informed estimates that could shift by city.

The All-American Rejects Crowd, Up Close

This scene blends polish and play, with people in battered Vans, thrifted blazers, and tour tees from different eras standing shoulder to shoulder.

Y2K without the costume

You hear full-voice chants on the first hit of every chorus, and the loudest line of the night is that opening punch of Gives You Hell. Some fans bring homemade secret-style cards for Dirty Little Secret, a quiet nod to the video’s origin story.

Rituals that feel shared

Clap patterns lock in on Move Along, while phone lights rise for It Ends Tonight and then vanish when the drums kick back. Merch leans retro varsity fonts and clean block logos, the kind you will still wear in a year. Between sets, the house playlist skims mid-2000s pop-rock staples, which keeps the room buoyant without stealing the main act’s shine.

How The All-American Rejects Sound Hits Live

Tyson Ritter sings in a clear, slightly nasal tenor that lifts at the chorus, and he locks his bass to the kick so the hooks land crisp.

Big choruses, tighter corners

Nick Wheeler threads high guitar lines over Mike Kennerty's chunkier rhythm, while Chris Gaylor keeps the backbeat dry and forward. Verses stay chimey and lean, then the band stacks vocals to widen the refrains without muddying the words.

Little tweaks, big payoffs

They sometimes drop the bridge of Move Along into a halftime feel so claps and stomps read loud, then snap back to full speed for the payoff. It Ends Tonight often starts softer, with pads or acoustic touches, before the toms and gang vocals swell the room. A lesser-seen detail: they like to double the lead line an octave up on the last chorus, which makes the hook feel taller without turning up the volume. Expect lighting that matches the color of each era, but the mix stays music-first so the melodies carry.

Kindred Hooks for The All-American Rejects Fans

If you ride for big choruses and punchy guitars, Fall Out Boy hits the same sweet spot of slick hooks and live call-and-response moments.

Kindred choruses, shared years

Paramore overlaps on tight rhythmic drive and cathartic singalongs that jump an octave at just the right time. Boys Like Girls will appeal if you like glossy pop-rock writing with clean harmonies and a radio-ready sheen.

Hook factories on the road

Yellowcard brings brisk tempos, earnest lyrics, and a bright lead voice that cuts, which scratches a similar itch even with their violin twist. Fans of these acts tend to value melody first and want shows that move fast without losing clarity. If that balance is your lane, this bill lines up squarely with your taste.