Daisy Grenade Has So Much to Say in Philadelphia
- Kara Maddox
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
Upcoming pop-rock duo Daisy Grenade have been steadily on the rise for several years, opening for many established artists over the years and even getting a spot at Warped Tour and other major festivals. This year, the duo have announced their first ever headliner tour, the “…Has So Much to Say” Tour, named after their newest EP So Much To Say, which was released on May 15. Starting on May 19 in Pittsburgh, PA, the band hit major cities across North America until the tour’s conclusion in their hometown of New York, NY on June 19. On June 18, the penultimate show of the tour, Daisy Grenade stopped at The Foundry in Philadelphia, PA. At the sold-out show, Philly fans brought the energy, with the band declaring them the best crowd of the tour.
Kicking off the night was alternative rock artist Vienna Vienna. Creating what he calls “glimmer rock”, Vienna Vienna’s music combines elements of indie rock, pop-punk, and more, culminating in a sound completely unique. His deeply personal lyrics also make it easy for fans to connect with the music, dealing with topics such as self-acceptance and navigating life as part of the LGBT community. Opening with the energetic “Monarch” off his newest EP Entertain Me, the crowd quickly became immersed in the set. He closed the set with “God Save the Queens”, an uplifting and catchy LGBT anthem. Even if people were just hearing of Vienna Vienna that night, it was clear that many of them became new fans.
At around 9pm, the lights dimmed as excitement filled the room, anticipating the headlining act. The touring band walked on stage and performed an instrumental intro, and soon enough singers Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittaker jumped on stage as the crowd cheered. Opening with the punchy first track of So Much To Say, “A Beautiful Woman is a Weapon, I Guess That’s Why They Call Her a Bombshell”, the frontwomen ask “Are you having fun?”. And Philly certainly was; not even a minute into the set, crowdsurfers already started coming through, and that energy never died down for a second. Crowdsurfers continued to come through with barely any breaks in between, with the band even commenting that they had never seen any surfers on the tour until this show.
With their show in Philly, Daisy Grenade showed that they are true performers, and it is no wonder why they are one of the fastest rising pop-rock acts of the 2020s. Dani and Keaton’s energy was contagious, getting everyone in the venue to get off their feet and move, and the consistent crowd interaction kept everyone engaged in the set. Throughout the show, the band performed a variety of new and old songs, such as their 2025 summery pop song "Don't Sweat It”, and a catchy fan-favorite off the new EP “Emily”. Halfway through the set, Daisy Grenade revealed a surprise guest for their track “Rent to Own”: Dan Campbell from The Wonder Years, a legend to any Philly pop-punk fan. Cheers boomed throughout the venue as he appeared on stage, and once the song was over, Dani and Keaton said “You know what, go birds”, further winning the hearts of the Philly fans.
As the show continued, Daisy Grenade wasn’t done yet with the special guests. For their track “Liquor and Kerosene”, Vienna Vienna joined the band for the performance. During the latter half of the set, the crowd’s energy never dwindled as fans kept moshing and crowdsurfing. Daisy Grenade closed with their 2023 tracks “Riot” and “Sick in the City”, two high-energy pop-punk tracks that kept the fans moving until the last note. The band briefly left the stage as the crowd chanted for “one more song!”. Soon enough, Daisy Grenade returned to the stage and performed the punchy 2024 track “Hypocrite”, and the fans gave it their all as they continued crowdsurfing and moshing, ending the night with a bang. With an incredible performance with many memorable moments and a crazy crowd, Daisy Grenade’s show in Philly was a night to remember for everyone there.
