Almost Monday, Theater of the Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA 11/7/2026
On Saturday, November 7th, Philadelphia was absolutely thanking God for Almost Monday at their sold-out show at Theatre of Living Arts on their “Thank God It’s Almost Monday” Tour. Joining Almost Monday on some of the tour is Feel Trip, a bilingual Spanglish indie rock duo.
First, from Jacksonville, Florida, Feel Trip set a calm and fun vibe for the rest of the night. Even with one half of Feel Trip, Juan, dealing with a leg injury, he and the band still gave a wonderful and interactive performance. Juan and Joseph know how to play together extremely well, with both of them playing advanced guitar and bass riffs without even breaking a sweat. With their niche being blending both English and Spanish in their music, it allowed Feel Trip a unique opportunity to resonate with everyone in the crowd by teaching non-Spanish speakers basic Spanish, and to draw in a Hispanic fanbase who may not have heard of Feel Trip prior. With this tour being Feel Trip’s first time on tour, they absolutely took the opportunity and ran with it.
From San Diego, Almost Monday rose to fame due to their catchy indie pop hooks and stunning live performances. The band’s sophomore album, “Thank God It’s Almost Monday,” is the band's most ambitious project to date, with the album tackling themes like being grateful to be alive, the personal and on-the-road life balance, and diving deep into why it's important to stop waiting for a better moment and to truly stay present.
With a 23-song setlist, fans were more than ready to hear all of their favorites. The show started with a bang, playing their intro song, “Thank God It’s Almost Monday.” The band didn't take the stage yet, but as soon as they did, a large white banner rolled out from the back, and the band seamlessly transitioned into their second song, “Delicate.” Lead singer Dawson is truly a spectacle, as he danced around the stage and worked the crowd, with his moves inspired by disco. Mixed with his outfit choice for this stop on the tour- a fancy blazer and button-up shirt it was like watching a star from the 80s.
Musically, Almost Monday is extremely tight, with impressive chemistry between Dawson (lead vocals), Luke (Bass), and Cole (Lead guitar), with all members being able to interact with each other on stage without even missing a beat, and when Dawson would occasionally play his guitar, the crowd went nuts. And with any show in Philly, LeBron James and/or the Eagles will be mentioned somehow. Halfway through the set, Dawson serenaded the crowd with the LeBron version of Steve Lacy’s “Oh Yeah.”
The rest of the show was extremely fun to watch. Almost Monday didn't stop their momentum at all during this show, and neither did the fans. Almost Monday also talked about the importance of living in the moment and living life to the fullest, which made for an intimate experience that made you really feel like you could connect with the band on a level you don't really get with some other artists. With the closing song being “Better Late Than Never,” it was a perfect reminder of the message that Almost Monday wanted to give with this album. With a little over a week left on their United States Leg of the tour, Almost Monday will be back on the road in no time in 2027 for the 2nd leg of the tour in the United Kingdom and Europe.
Shot and Written by Christopher McIntyre
