Article Contributed by Cameron Shepherd
Published on October 31, 2025
The Brooklyn Monarch hosted two powerhouse bands, Squeaky Feet and Dizgo, for a night that was equal parts funk, rock, and galactic exploration on October 24, 2025 in Brooklyn, NY. Split between the two acts, the show unfolded like one long sonic journey, and proved why both groups have become standouts in the modern jam scene.
Open since 2020, The Brooklyn Monarch quickly became a fixture in the local Williamsburg music landscape. The independently owned venue blends industrial charm with top-tier acoustics to create a setting that’s both gritty and inviting.
Kicking things off, Denver-based Squeaky Feet came out swinging with tracks from their latest album, Overview Effect. The band – Colin Shore (guitar, vocals), Greg King (guitar), Brian Keller (keys, synth, sax, vocals), Jimmy Finnegan (bass, vocals), and Kevin D’Angelo (drums, percussion) – played with striking balance between technical precision and raw emotion, setting the tone for an electrifying evening.
“Common Ground,” a standout from Overview Effect, launched the show with Finnegan on vocals and prog-rock intensity. Their cover of Nirvana’s “Breed” electrified the room, blending grunge energy with their tight, modern jam style. Later, “Lucky Number” closed the set with a burst of groove, highlighted by Keller’s colorful saxophone lines. The band supported each other seamlessly, ending the song – and their set – with a bang that showed just how strong they’ve become. Each track revealed how Squeaky Feet pushes the boundaries of rock, weaving in funk and jazz through shifting textures.
After Squeaky Feet’s high-energy opener, Dizgo – Andrew Pickel (guitar, vocals), Kevin Hinnefeld (bass, keys, vocals), Justin Clark (drums), and Jake Evatt (keys, vocals) – took the stage and launched the room into orbit. With their outer-space tour theme in full swing, the band leaned into the cosmic aesthetic from start to finish.
They opened with “It’s Alright,” a funky, psychedelic jam that instantly locked the crowd into their groove. They seamlessly transitioned into “Fundamentals,” which felt like a landing in another dimension – groovy and otherworldly. At moments, Pickel’s vocals were run through effects that made him sound like an alien creature singing through a machine, adding a techno edge that elevated the entire experience.
Midway through the set came a standout moment when Squeaky Feet’s Greg King returned to the stage, guitar in hand, for a collaboration that took things to the next level. Together, King and Pickel locked into an effortless connection on “Carini” (Phish cover), trading riffs and feeding off each other’s energy. The added guitar created a rich, layered sound that gave the jam extra depth and power. When they transitioned into “Level One,” it created a seamless, jam-heavy stretch that had the crowd locked in.
Their “Intergalactic” (Beastie Boys cover) was another highlight – fun, unexpected, and right on theme with their spacey vibe. When they dropped into “Exit 59,” a brand-new track making only its second live appearance, the crowd locked in as Evatt’s synths built a jam that felt out of this world.
By the end of the night, both bands had transformed The Brooklyn Monarch into a vibrant realm of sound and color. Squeaky Feet delivered sharp, genre-blending rock, while Dizgo explored fluid, space-driven textures. Under swirling psychedelic lights and booming bass, the audience moved as one – immersed, connected, and fully present in the moment.
Dizgo is back in action on Friday, October, 31 at Hulaween. Afterwards, they will make stops in Prospect Hill, NC, Omaha, NE, Minneapolis, MN, Madison, WI, and Covington, KY in November. They have a number of Northeast dates in December, including their Night Zero Goosemas show on December 11 in Providence, RI. They will ring in the New Year in Whitestown, IN at the Moontown Brewing Company. Tickets are available for both December 30 and December 31. Heading into 2026, they will set sail on Jam Cruise 7 during early February. Visit their tour page for more details.
Squeaky Feet plays next in Durango, CO on October 31 for a sure to be legendary Halloween performance. Starting November 14, they head to the South with dates in Richmond, VA, Atlanta, GA, and Asheville, NC. They will play a free show in Nashville, TN on November 20, followed by a Pigeons Playing Ping Pong after-party on November 21 in St. Louis, MO. They will finished out 2025 with none other than Dizgo at the Moontown Brewing Company in the Hoosier State on December 30-31. Check out their tour page for more information about these shows and more.
Check out more photos from Dizgo and Squeaky Feet from Photographer Jamie Huenefeld (aka Killahwave).
Venue: The Brooklyn Monarch
Date: October 24, 2025
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Band: Squeaky Feet
Set: Common Ground, Never Break, Breed [1] > Robot Run > Lucky Number
Notes: 1. Nirvana
Band: Dizgo
Set: It’s Alright, Fundamentals, Carini [1,2] > Level One [2] > Exit 59, Intergalactic [3] > Kepler 22-BOrbital > Dino Baby > Orbital Singularity
Notes:
1. Phish
2. with Greg King
3. Beastie Boys
