A rainy first day of fall didn’t keep fans away from The Atlantis for Edgehill’s September 22, 2026 show. Edgehill is quickly moving out as they move up.

The Moving Out Tour marks the Nashville-based band’s first run of headline shows. Their debut album, Ode to the Greyhouse, released on February 13, 2026, is titled after their shared house in Nashville, Tennessee. Frontman Chris Kelly told the audience during the show that they have now moved out of the Greyhouse, leading the tour to honor that milestone in band history.

Edward! opened the show and did not hold back in the slightest. Their latest release, BROOKHAVEN, features the standout songs “NICE TO KISS YOU” and “ONETASTE” that had fans jumping around. The raw, unfiltered rock brought by the Frederick, Maryland-based group made for an absolutely explosive set that set the tone for the night.  For those living in the DMV, be sure to see Edward! and their raw, incendiary performances.

Palmer maintained the rock atmosphere but pulled back into indie rock territory during their set. They switched the stage-diving energy of Edward! for a melodica, but no energy left the room. The title track of their 2021 EP ok, COOL! made for a particularly lively moment during their set, in which frontman Palmer Hubbell instructed the audience to call out “cool” every time he said “okay.” That call-and-response bit lasted longer than just that track. They also performed “Shampoo” (“For the redheads” in the audience, Hubbell said) and “BOYFRIEND KILLER.”

During their performance, Hubbell explained the deep connection with Edgehill. Hubbell produced some of Edgehill’s early tracks, like “Shooting Glances” and “Johnny’s Friend,” which explains the sonic connection between the two bands. The band also invited Edgehill’s guitarist and backing vocalist Jake Zimmerman to the stage to play the last song of their set, “PEOPLE FUEL.”

The opening acts for this show were uniquely compelling when paired with headliner Edgehill. Edward!’s heavy punk rock influences and sound satisfy that raging urge throughline of Edgehill’s discography. Palmer’s thoughtful, evocative lyrics and often scratchy vocals that mimic a resigned tone clearly match Edgehill’s sound. With a touch of everything to love about Edgehill in each set, fans were more than ready for them to take the stage.

Next, came what everyone was waiting for - Edgehill took to the stage!  Lead singer Chris Kelly began the show by addressing the crowd via text-to-speech. A disembodied robotic voice addressed the crowd to tell them that though Kelly was sick, he would still try to push through the show. The crowd didn’t seem to mind, however, when the full band arrived on stage and opened with their 2024 single “Towel.” 

“I Can Be Your Dog” became so chaotic on stage that Zimmerman ended up on the floor, knocking over mic stands and unplugging Kelly’s guitar. Kelly sang into a phone mounted to a microphone stand while the others bounced around the stage. Between songs, Kelly said, “Where’s my guitar?” as he was trying to identify what was wrong with his guitar. One audience member called out, “It’s in your hand!” When Kelly plugged his guitar back in, he responded in a mocking tone, “It’s in your hand.” Both the audience and the band had a good laugh about it, especially when Kelly took the opportunity to pour honey directly into his mouth for his voice.

After performances of “Drone Song” with a punchy electric guitar and grungey vocals, and “Tape My Mouth,” Edgehill covered “Harness Your Hopes” by Pavement. Though Edgehill’s version stayed fairly close to Pavement’s original style, the cover didn’t feel out of place at all in the set. The song’s famous wordplay, especially in the second verse, matches Edgehill’s commitment to complex themes in their lyrics, even if presented in an offbeat way.

The Pavement cover focused both the audience and the band, but the very next song brought back the chaos. “Shooting Glances” had both guitarists spinning around in circles as they played the lead-up to the chorus, with Kelly delivering the energetic vocals and lead guitar between them. Drummer Aidan Cunningham was particularly strong on this song.

In a mid-set acoustic break, Kelly took the opportunity to solo on acoustic guitar and address the audience. He thanked Edward! and Palmer for opening and congratulated them on their performances. 

“We’ll chill in silence later,” he said after revealing he had spent the day on complete vocal rest to prepare for the show. He added that Palmer is one of the biggest reasons they are able to be performing like they are today.

This show marks the first time the band has played in Washington, D.C., although earlier this summer they attended the DC101 Yard Sale and free concert to benefit Punk Rock Saves Lives. The charity is a nonprofit with a wide range of missions, from mental health advocacy to bone marrow donations. Kelly then played “Ode to the Greyhouse” before the rest of the band joined him on stage for the second half of their set.

Fans filled in for some of Kelly’s vocals toward the end of the show. The band mixed in well-loved classics “Shooting Glances” and “Lookaround” with “Love to Go” and “Numb.” Kelly also introduced an unfinished, unreleased song, saying the band is in writing mode. He said the band finished writing Ode to the Greyhouse in 2024, and with the release of their debut album, it’s time to get writing again.

Kelley pulled up the hood of his camouflage hoodie and broke it down during “Innocent.” The studio version of the track is complex in its highs and lows of acoustic and electric guitar. In person, the performance was just as complex and intense, emotionally and sonically. Pink and red and orange swirls of light flooded the stage.

“Johnny’s Friend” gave one last dose of hype. Fans moshed as Edgehill opened it up, and one fan took to the air as he crowdsurfed from one side of the crowd to the other. We were surprised it took that long for the energy in the crowd to build to that point, but it was one way to round out a great night of music. “Doubletake” officially ended the evening, with a healthy dose of romantic angst to send off fans back into the rain.

The energy of this Tuesday-night show was completely unmatched, and so was its sound. From Edward!’s ferocious punk-rock energy to Palmer’s heartfelt and sweet indie-rock sound, Edgehill was a perfect balance of the two openers and distinct in their own right. The chemistry between all performers is something rare we don’t experience often. We wish more lineups held the complexity that this one did.

Make sure to catch Edgehill on their Moving Out Tour while they are still playing small clubs. The tour includes stops at legendary venues across the United States.  The biggest exclamation point and sign of their explosive rise in the music scene will take place in November as they cross the pond. Their first international show, set for London at The Grace on November 16, 2026, is sold out.  First headlining tour, and they are already taking on Europe!  

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