CNN 5 Things 5 Good Things: This Rock Band Could Play at a Backyard Near You
May 31, 2025
A rock band is revolutionizing live music by hosting private shows in backyards, creating a unique concert experience. After a prom, teens become heroes by saving a family from a garage fire. A father's gripping journey involves rowing to fund his son's expensive treatment. An uplifting club in NYC helps seniors connect and combat loneliness through storytelling. Finally, discussions spark over what makes New York the happiest city in the U.S., filled with humorous anecdotes and reflections on community.
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House Party Rock Tour
- The All-American Rejects launched a "house party tour" playing intimate shows at fans' backyards.
- They aim to recapture the spirit of early rock tours and counteract overpriced concert tickets.
Teens Save Family From Fire
- Four high school juniors responded immediately to a garage fire after prom night in Marcy, NY.
- They helped evacuate a family safely before fire department arrived, becoming local heroes.
Rowing for Son's Treatment
- Joe Jackson rowed nonstop 157 miles to raise money for his son William's costly rare disease treatment.
- They completed the grueling Rogue River journey in 31 hours, raising over $638,000 so far.