If you’re into the alternative rock scene, chances are that you’ve probably already seen Daisy Grenade perform before.
I recently had the opportunity to attend Daisy Grenade’s show at Brick and Mortar Music Hall in San Francisco, California. This was one of their first shows on their So Much To Say Tour across the United States.
Comprised of Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittaker, this duo has been making music together since 2022. Their latest tour celebrates their third EP, So Much To Say.
Despite being newcomers, Daisy Grenade has already stacked up an impressive resume. They have opened for beloved rock bands such as Fall Out Boy, Pierce the Veil, Waterparks, and Honey Revenge.
After years of touring as openers, the band has finally entered the spotlight with their first headlining tour. It’s safe to say that they have more than earned that right.
Their San Francisco show was one of the many sold-out dates on their United States tour, and I could feel the electric energy from their devoted fans throughout the entire night.
The venue itself proved to be a perfect match for the concert, too. With a capacity of 250 people, Brick and Mortar Hall offered a cozy, intimate experience that allowed everyone, even those at the back of the room, to feel close to both Nigro and Whittaker.
The night started with the opener, Vienna Vienna, performing a short set.
Similar to Daisy Grenade, Vienna Vienna is signed to the DCD2 Records, the label created by Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz. As a solo act, Vienna Vienna does an impressive job holding his own, with the help of Daisy Grenade’s touring drummer.
His song “Make A Man Out of You” received quite a warm reception from the crowd, likely since it was recently featured in the Prime Video series Off Campus. But my personal favorite was “God Save The Queens,” the perfect pride month anthem celebrating the legacy of queer activists.
While Vienna Vienna didn’t chat much between songs, Daisy Grenade were quite the opposite, offering plenty of playful banter in between songs.
Watching both Nigro and Whittaker crack jokes with each other solidified that they’ve found what makes their two-person act work so well. The duo is each other’s biggest fans, always smiling and basking in each other’s presence on stage.
As their name may suggest, Daisy Grenade had a set full of heart-pumping, scream-worthy songs. But they made plenty of room for the quieter ones, too.
One of my favorite moments of the night was when they performed “Rent To Own,” and fans lit up the entire room with their flashlights. As they sang the touching song about feeling lost and lonely, everybody filled the room with loving energy.
Some stand-outs from the set were their summer anthem, “Don’t Sweat It,” and their debut song, “Baby Blackout,” which the VIP fans voted for them to perform.
Honestly, watching them perform any song on the set was a revelation in and of itself. If they weren’t singing to each other, Nigro and Whittaker were bouncing around the stage, giving plenty of love to the backing band.
By the end of the set, it felt like the duo and the crowd weren’t ready to bid goodnight. The one-hour-and-fifteen-minute set flew by, especially when everyone in the room was having a great time.
Even though their headlining tour isn’t over yet, I’m already excited about their next one. If this tour has proved anything, it’s that Daisy Grenade is ready to bring us something bigger and bolder than we could ever imagine.
