On the chilly evening of Feb. 1, Californian indie pop band Almost Monday brought an early summer to Purgatory at The Masquerade. Their infectious music won over the venue of approximately 300 people and left the audience feeling light and euphoric.
Almost Monday consists of childhood friends Dawson Daugherty (vocals), Cole Clisby (guitar) and Luke Fabry (bass). The band began making music in 2020 and gained recognition on TikTok for songs such as “sunburn” and “cough drops.” Last summer, they toured with The Driver Era, expanding their fanbase and drawing new fans to their headline shows.
The concert opened with Atlanta-based indie rock band Midsummer Motel, whose thunderous drums instantly grabbed the crowd’s attention. The band used jarring beats, soulful lyrics and surf rock elements to deliver an impressive set. Lead singer Ethan Intveld’s performance was especially notable as he delivered captivating vocals while simultaneously playing intense guitar riffs.
Their memorable songs included the groovy “where do all the good people go?” and “ghosts.” At one point, a girl asked for Intveld’s guitar pick, and he responded with, “If you can find it!” as he pretended to throw it into the crowd. Not long after, another audience member complimented his shoes, and he cheekily responded, “Thanks. I considered not wearing any,” as the band launched into the angsty song “guerilla.”
Midsummer Motel’s final song was “adolescent love,” which used big, booming drums that reverberated through the venue. Intveld got down on his knees to play a passionate guitar solo, and he ended the song on his back as the crowd erupted into cheers.
Almost Monday took to the stage soon after, and the venue overflowed with audience screams as Daugherty emerged, clad in his iconic sunglasses and a t-shirt that read “Breaking up is hard to do.”
The band started their first song “only wanna dance,” an upbeat, energetic tune that perfectly set…
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