Almost Monday Dives into St. Louis
january 28, 2025 - st. louis, mo
Fans packed the Old Rock House all the way to the balcony to catch Almost Monday’s DIVE tour earlier this week. Known for their signature indie-pop style, influenced by legends of alternative rock, pop, and dance music mixed with their Southern California roots, the group took the stage with the tour’s namesake, “dive,” eliciting a wave of excitement from St. Louis fans. From that moment on, the audience was captivated by the infectious energy of the music.
The setlist took fans through a journey of Almost Monday’s greatest hits. From upbeat tunes of the past few years to throwbacks and fan favorites such as “broken people,” “cough drops,” and “parking lot view,” the crowd never missed a beat. The band jumped between old releases to the entirety of DIVE, slipping in more recent songs like “sequoia” and even an unreleased song, “lost”. Each song has something special about it, whether it’s a catchy hook or a funky bassline, and every aspect of the set was nothing short of impressive. Almost Monday has a powerful dynamic, paired with the storytelling in their songs and the way they’re able to blend between eras of their music seamlessly. Lead vocalist Dawson Daugherty, bassist Luke Fabry, guitarist Cole Clisby, and drummer Rafael Vidal work together to add life to the music, engage with the audience, and celebrate the music they’ve made over the years. Over the years of performing together, they have undoubtedly mastered the art of connection and an incredible concert experience.
St. Louis’ Old Rock House provides an intimate atmosphere where fans can be up close and personal with their favorite artists—and this was amplified by hundreds when matched with Almost Monday’s high-energy set. The group has a contagious energy, making the night feel like one big dance party where you can’t help but jump and sing along. The carefree nature of their music allows the audience to let go and feel alive for an evening. There wasn’t a moment where the fans weren’t moving, giving their all, and the band didn’t let that go unnoticed. “Seeing people… that aren’t just like our parents or something coming to our show and singing along really means the world,” Daugherty said, showing gratitude to the crowd halfway through the set.
Almost Monday’s fans got just what they were looking for in the DIVE tour—warm spirit on a cold Missouri day. From a well-curated setlist to their charismatic energy on the stage, the evening was full of life and undeniably good music. “Life goes by quick, but it was a pleasure spending it with you guys,” fans heard just before dancing along to the final song of the night, “life goes by.” As people lined up at the merch table to say hi to the band, there was no doubt in my mind that St. Louis will be counting down the days until Almost Monday comes back to town.
