Daisy Grenade @ Irving Plaza - NYC
December 6th, 2023: Daisy Grenade @ Irving Plaza, New York, NY
Daisy Grenade - Photos Courtesy of: Chinaza Ajuonuma
Daisy Grenade, a dynamic bubblegrunge force hailing from the vibrant music scene of Brooklyn NY, brings a fresh and explosive energy to the stage. With the captivating vocals of Keaton Whittaker and Dani Nigro, the band marries raw emotion with catchy melodies, creating a sound that leaves a lasting impression. Daisy Grenade's performances are marked by infectious enthusiasm and a seamless blend of harmonies, showcasing their versatility in covers and unreleased gems. With a jumping, electric energy that electrifies audiences, Daisy Grenade is carving its path in the world of pop-punk.
Daisy Grenade brought an explosive burst of energy to Irving Plaza for the second night, delivering a performance that resonated with the crowd. The celebration kicked off with a special touch as the band, led by the dynamic duo of Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittaker, celebrated guitarist Erez Levin's birthday. The venue echoed with harmonies from both the band and the audience during the heartfelt rendition of the birthday song. The setlist featured a diverse range of hits, including a powerful cover of "King for a Day" by Pierce The Veil, during which Keaton Whittaker and the band sat on the edge of the stage, connecting intimately with the audience. Daisy Grenade also unveiled a new, unreleased gem titled "Skin," a testament to their evolving sound. Closing with the infectious anthem "Spring in the City," the band left the stage with the audience still buzzing from the jumping, electric energy that characterized their performance. Despite omitting "Got it Bad" from the setlist, Daisy Grenade's Night 2 showcased their ability to captivate and warm up the crowd, setting the stage for a memorable night with The Maine.
Yam Haus @ Madison Live! - Covington
December 9th, 2023: Yam Haus, Phillip-Michael Scale, Green Light Morning, Welshly Arms @ Madison! Live - Covington, KY
Yam Haus - Photos Courtesy of: Laura Cameron / Million Many Miles
Headed out to Madison Live! On Saturday (December 12th 2023) for 4 excellent bands. Everyone was thrilled to be opening for Welshly Arms on this short Winter Tour before the holidays. They wrapped up their tour on December 10th in St. Louis, Missouri.
First, was Phillip-Michael Scale, a singer-songwriter who recently moved to Nashville. Just him and his guitar, full of soulful music with the song Find A Way a highlight of his set.
Next, Was Green Light Morning, from Cincinnati, Ohio. Great energy and mentioned they will be opening for Andy Grammer Next Year – Highlight – Let’s Get Happy.
Then, was Yam Haus from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I’d actually saw them on the American Song Contest on TV last year. They just released an EP this year (Stupid and Famous.) Highlight - Shakin' Yer Hips
Finally, was Welshly Arms from Cleveland, Ohio. They released a record this year – Wasted Words & Bad Decisions and a great rapport with the crowd, on a busy Saturday night. Really enjoy the song ‘Sanctuary’
A fantastic night and hope everyone has a great holiday!
Welshly Arms
Phillip-Michael Scale, Green Light Morning
Pierce The Veil @ Aragon Ballroom - Chicago
December 1st, 2023: Pierce the Veil, Dayseeker & L.S. Dunes @ Aragon Ballroom - Chicago, IL
Pierce the Veil - Photos Courtesy of: Amanda Huerta
Pierce the Veil delivered an unforgettable performance on December 1st in Chicago, marking the second sold-out night of their Jaws of Life tour. You could feel the anticipation from fans throughout the night, and it was evident that this show would be a standout memory for many. The crowd was filled with die-hard fans proudly sporting band merchandise spanning the band’s 16+ year presence, face paint, and even tattoos dedicated to PTV. Opening the show was Destroy Boys, Dayseeker, and L.S. Dunes.
Pierce the Veil finally took the stage amidst a sea of adoring fans holding signs professing their love, and the entire venue immediately erupted. They kicked off the show with "Death of an Executioner" from their latest album, Jaws of Life, seamlessly transitioning into the beloved classic, "Caraphernelia." The setlist showcased their versatility and growth as a band, playing songs from their extensive discography like "Circles," "Pass the Nirvana," "Hold On Till May," "Resilience," and "Hell Above," among others. They ended their show with an encore of “Besitos,” a song that they haven’t included in their setlist for almost 10 years which was a huge treat, and finally their biggest hit “King For a Day”. The chemistry between Vic Fuentes, Tony Perry, Jaime Preciado, and Loniel Robinson was clear, showcasing years of musical fellowship.
As a devoted fan for over 15 years, I have witnessed Pierce the Veil's dedication to making each performance more amazing than the last. They genuinely care about their fans' experience and consistently find ways to make their shows extraordinary. While their American tour concludes on December 8th in their hometown of San Diego, California, fans can look forward to catching them on their European leg of the Jaws of Life Tour in 2024. Make sure not to miss out on this incredible experience!
L.S. Dunes
Dayseeker
Hunter Hayes @ The Vogel - Red Bank
December 5th, 2023: Hunter Hayes @ The Vogel - Red Bank, NJ
Hunter Hayes - Photos Courtesy of: Mandy S
Tonight’s Flying Solo tour stop started off with the talented Abby Anderson, a Country singer from Southlake, Texas. Opening with a wonderful Acoustic rendition of ‘Circles’ (Post Malone).
The Flying Solo tour was meant to be a tour to connect with fans on a more personal level as well as experiment with live music. Both performances of the night were primarily acoustic except for a few songs where Hunter’s friend Alex came out and played a few songs with him.
Hunter started his set off with ‘Wallflower’ (Red Sky Continued). This tour was unlike any I’ve seen, it was interactively crowd-based. During the show, there was a phone number you could text and have a chance to go on stage with Hunter. Three Lucky fans were invited on stage for a few songs.
Hunter said earlier in the night that the setlist is never the same, making this a multiple-visit type of tour. Ending the night with a deep sigh, Hunter played his top hit (personally, not in my eyes) ‘Wanted’ (Self Titled).
Nightly @ Brooklyn Bowl - Philadelphia
November 12th 2023: Nightly, Knox @ Brooklyn Bowl - Philadelphia, PA
Nightly - Photos Courtesy of Carolyn Lederach
Nightly made their hometown return to Philadelphia on November 12th at Brooklyn Bowl. Their latest tour supports their sophomore album, wear your heart out. Although they now reside in Nashville, Jonathan Capeci and Joey Beretta, grew up in the suburbs of Philly (in case you also couldn’t tell from Capeci’s Flyers shirt). It has been great to see their project Nightly gain speed as they get to play to larger and larger rooms across the US. They also curated a special stage design complete with a payphone and park bench to incorporate through out the set. Opening the set was the equally incredible Knox, who came out to join Nightly for the bop they released together, “Miss When You Missed Me”.
Setlist
Wear Your Heart Out
Shirt
On Your Sleeve
The Feeling
the movies
Radiohead
it's not your body
my boys
Miss When You Missed Me (feat. Knox)
whiskey part 2
Dirty White Chucks
Black Coffee
older
navy blue
pink starburst
love somebody
love somebody (reprise)
Twenty Something
hate my favorite band
like i do
Knox
Slaughter Beach Dog @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia
November 18th, 2023: Slaughter Beach Dog @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA
Slaughter Beach Dog - Photos Courtesy of: Mandy S
On Saturday Nov, 18th 2023 Philadelphia welcomed Slaughter Beach Dog home with open arms at the Fillmore in Fishtown. Start off with the opening song - “Bobcat Club” from their most recent release Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling. Before the third song of the night - lead Jake Ewald heard the crowd scream out something about the chandeliers at the Fillmore. Which sparked up a conversation, the team at the venue decided to light them up. It was a beautiful sight. (If you’ve never seen it try screaming it during a silent section of a gig too.) The rest of the show was stunning, the lights, crowd interaction, and the energy of everyone in the room was remarkable. One of the four (yes four) encore songs they played, they dedicated the song ‘Fish Fry’ to @SlaughterBeepDog who was in attendance—an absolutely amazing night. I highly suggest catching them at another hometown gig.
Jeremy Zucker @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia
November 4th 2023: Jeremy Zucker, Sam MacPherson @ The Fillmore- Philadelphia, PA
Jeremy Zucker - Photos Courtesy of Carolyn Lederach
Jeremy Zucker brought his “is nothing sacred?” tour to Philadelphia on November 4th, in support of his latest EP. Like most of the crowd, myself included, it was the first time catching Jeremy post-pandemic after love is not dying began to make its rounds. The tour shows the new era of Jeremy as he looks to define his moody pop sound with the latest tracks like “OK”. Completing the atmospheric feel was a carefully curated light and projection show surrounding a homey patch of grass. The set included the latest EP tracks, including deeper tracks such as “talk is overrated” and songs from the ever-popular release, Brent.
Opening the show was our favorite local songwriter, Sam MacPherson, kicking things off with a solo set.
Setlist
i need you (in my life)
OK
all the kids are depressed
better off
lakehouse
somebody loves you
julia
internet crush
comethru
scared (solo on piano)
brooklyn boy (on piano)
not ur friend
desire
cindy
oh, mexico
i-70
Cry with you
you were good to me
this is how you fall in love
talk is overrated
end
(encore)
always, i'll care
supercuts
Sam MacPherson
Del Water Gap @ Metro - Chicago
October 31st, 2023: Del Water Gap, Kristiane @ Metro - Chicago, IL
Del Water Gap - Photos Courtesy of: Emily Nava
On Tuesday, October 31st, 2023, Del Water Gap brought his I Miss You Already Tour to a sold-out Metro Chicago with opening act Kristiane. This tour follows the recent release of Del Water Gap's second album I Miss You Already + I Haven't Left Yet. Del Water Gap is the solo project of New York City-based songwriter S. Holden Jaffe.
Kristiane opened the show with a set full of soft folky pop songs and won over the crowd with a Lana Del Rey cover, followed by an unreleased song about getting older.
With an apron and chef hat on, as well as a pizza box in hand, Del Water Gap took the stage and drew the crowd in with energetic rock/pop songs and a presence to match. The audience sang along all night to songs like "All We Ever Do Is Talk" from the new album, as well as ones like "Sorry I Am" from self-titled and old favorites like "High Tops," from his first EP.
Although the night was bursting with energy and entertainment, Del Water Gap made space for more vulnerable moments. Towards the end of the set, DWG touched on his connection with fans over time and shared an anecdote about growing up with them. Throughout the night, DWG engaged with fans while on stage and even got into the crowd during his song "Perfume."
Del Water Gap's concert may have been sold out in Chicago and many other cities, but some tickets still remain at https://delwatergap.net/Tour
Kristiane
