A Night to Remember: Almost Monday Ignites Boston at MGM Music Hall
“Falling out of space and time
You find yourself again and leave it all behind
Let's get lost tonight”
~ “Lost” by Almost Monday
Two weeks ago, I found myself back under the lights of MGM Music Hall at Fenway — but this time, it was for something more electric than my usual concert nights. Opening for The Band Camino on their NeverAlways Tour, Almost Monday brought everything I’d loved from their smaller-venue shows — and then some.
This wasn’t the first time I’d seen Almost Monday live. My first encounter, at a smaller headlining show in Boston (Brighton Music Hall), was just enough to convince me: they were a band worth following. But on Nov. 15, 2025, under the roof of Fenway’s grander hall, they didn’t just perform — they owned the stage. The intimacy of their earlier gigs had given way to big-room presence, but the heart and soul remained.
In 2024 the group delivered their debut full-length album, Dive — a record that captures the band’s signature sound: California sunshine, nostalgic indie vibes, and danceable grooves. Their sound makes you feel like you’re seaside as the breeze pushes through your hair and your sunglasses absorb the sun’s beams. You can’t help but smile and dance when you hear their music, that I promise you.
Photos by Neelu Mohaghegh
Photos by Neelu Mohaghegh
Photos by Neelu Mohaghegh
As the lights dimmed and the first chords rang out, the crowd’s energy shifted. Almost Monday drew people in already, as I watched the crowd bounce and sway like waves at the ocean. Their blend of sun-soaked, surf-tinged indie-pop — a signature developed since their San Diego beginnings — felt both familiar and grand in the moment.
Remembering them as a tight trio — Dawson Daugherty on vocals, Luke Fabry on bass, and Cole Clisby on guitar — with a surf-rock undercurrent, it was no surprise the band looked completely at ease together. They have such a synergy and presence with each other on stage that it’s obvious to feel their almost life-long friendship.
But this time, the chemistry seemed dialed up. Dawson moved with the confidence of a seasoned performer — dancing, jumping, running across the stage, owning every song like an actor meant to inhabit the spotlight. His vocals soared, but more than that: his stage presence sold it. Even for someone who hadn’t known the band before that night — or didn’t even think this was their genre — the performance had the power to convert the crowd into instant fans.
Photos by Neelu Mohaghegh
Photos by Neelu Mohaghegh
Photos by Neelu Mohaghegh
The rest of the trio matched that energy, their tight musicianship grounding Dawson’s theatrics, delivering a show that felt both polished and wild, rehearsed and spontaneous.
As the opener for The Band Camino, Almost Monday had an important job — setting the tone. And set the tone they did. The energy was hot and electrifying, as any hype group should be!
In a concert landscape where first impressions matter, they more than delivered. For fans of indie pop or surf-inflected tunes — or even those just open to something fresh — their set promised good times, catchy hooks, and unforgettable energy. I can’t wait to see them again and see how their performances continue to grow!
The band also recently released their new single “Lost” which you can give a listen to now: