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Have Mercy Bids Farewell with Emotional Final Set at The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix
February 26, 2020 • by Phyoe Thaung
On February 5, 2020, The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix, Arizona, hosted a night to remember as part of Have Mercy's final North American tour. The evening kicked off with Young Culture, who delivered an electrifying performance that injected a fresh energy into the modern pop-punk scene. The band played tracks from their 2019 EP This Is Heaven, excluding "Never Changed," while also showcasing older hits like "Party Girl" and "Pure Gold," alongside their newly released single, “Holiday in Vegas.”
Following Young Culture was Fredo Disco, whose dynamic stage presence, particularly lead vocalist Fredo Fosco, had the crowd captivated from start to finish. The band’s setlist included recent singles such as “never tell u” and “harmony korine (the game),” as well as a mix of tracks from their previous releases, including “burnt and worn out” and “dad jeans” from Very Cool Music For Very Cool People and “saturn suv” and “shower song” from school spirit.
As the night drew to a close, Have Mercy took the stage for their final performance in Denver. The band performed a heartfelt set that spanned their entire discography, featuring songs from their final album The Love Life, including “Clair,” “Heartbeat,” and “These Streets.” They also revisited classics from earlier albums, such as “Let’s Talk About Your Hair” and “My Oldest Friend,” while fans were treated to tracks from A Place of Our Own, Make The Best of It, and The Earth Pushed Back. With this performance, Have Mercy bid a poignant farewell to their loyal fanbase, capping off a decade-long legacy in the emo and alternative music scenes.​
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