WXPN’s Concert Picks: Greg Freeman, Bailen, Die Spitz, more
Hurry Up Fest is taking place Friday through Sunday and raising money for WOAR – Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence. See details of those shows and more here!
Friday through Sunday: Hurry Up Fest at Underground Arts and Warehouse on Watts
Hurry Up Fest is taking place over three nights at two venues and raising funds for WOAR – Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence. The 21-band lineup include Pianos Become The Teeth, Racecourse, endive, Told Not To Worry, It Happened One Night, Jejune, and many more.
Saturday: Wesley Stace & The English UK at 118 North
Prolific English singer-songwriter Wesley Stace just dropped his new album, One Last Heist, in September and popped by WXPN for a Free At Noon in October. He’s back in the area Friday for a Main Line gig.
Sunday: Ivy at City Winery with Queen of Jeans
New York indie pop act IVY is being joined by Philly’s own Queen of Jeans (who just played a stellar Free At Noon) for a show at City Winery. While Ivy doesn’t have new music out—their latest album is from September 2025—they did release some acoustic versions of hits recently.
Monday: Die Spitz at Union Transfer with Faetooth
Die Spitz is on the come up for sure. The quartet from Texas has only been at it for about four years and are already taking the heavy music world by storm with their sludgy, grungy, metal, and punk sound. Their first album, Something to Consume, was described as “a thunderous, cathartic debut that remains subtly political and emotive while prioritizing surface-level pandemonium” by Kerrang.
Tuesday: Bailen at Johnny Brenda’s with Grace Gardener
Family alt-pop band Bailen (consisting of twins Daniel and David and their sister Julia) dropped SWIM!!!, their fourth album, back in September and came by WXPN for a Free At Noon the same day of its release. Philly’s Grace Gardner, who participated in our Philly Anthems project and played XPoNential Festival this year, is supporting the trio.
Wednesday: Greg Freeman at The First Unitarian Church with Robber Robber
Vermont’s Greg Freeman—whose new album, All Set The Bone, came out Oct. 2—is bringing his alt-country tunes to the Church for a midweek show with fellow Vermonters Robber Robber. Freeman’s latest record. Check out his 2025 Free At Noon here.
Thursday: Rufus Wainwright at McCarter Theatre Center with Princeton Playhouse Sinfonia
Rufus Wainwright, the prolific singer-songwriter from Canada born to folk icons Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, is heading to Princeton for a performance with the Princeton Playhouse Sinfonia. With 11 studio albums, seven live albums, four compilation albums, four EPs, and many more releases, show goers are in for an eclectic night.
