On April 4th, 2026, I Don’t Know How But They Found Me (iDKHOW) made a stop at Anthology in Rochester, NY. This is the first stop of an 8-date headlining mini tour within a larger 41-date “Transmitting Live From North America Tour 2026,” in which the band is on the bill with Boys Like Girls. This show marks the band’s fourth appearance in Rochester. iDKHow was started as a solo project by former Panic! At The Disco member Dallon Weekes, and over the years it has steadily gained a growing devoted international fan base. The band’s sound is a blend of indie pop, 70s/80s, new wave, and synth-driven rock, with satirical, somewhat dark, narrative-driven lyrics. Fans were clearly excited to see this show, as a very long line wrapped around the building hours before doors opened.
Jerry Big’s World Famous Band
At 8:00 PM, the house lights dimmed, and Rochester’s hometown band took the stage. Jerry Big’s World Famous Band didn’t really play it safe when they kicked off the show. They came out with a confident and fun energy that immediately drew people’s attention. With a raw, unfiltered sound reminiscent of a garage-punk band, one thing was clear: these guys know how to ignite the night! The band had a large fan base, packed near the front of the stage, and the vibe was electric as both the band and the fans fed off each other throughout the 9-song, 40-minute set. The intensity flowed out into the audience as a mosh pit formed, and crowd surfers made their way towards the stage, followed by a volley from the lead singer, launching himself out into the sea of fans! It was a perfect act to set the stage for the headliner. For a lot of people, it was probably their first time hearing Jerry Big’s World Famous Band, but it didn’t feel like it would be the last.
JBWFB band members are: Max – guitar/vocals, Jarred – bass/vocals, Yassir – guitar, Eric – drums
Setlist: The Savant, Champion, Death by, DMC, Berlin, Chris Houlihan, Say No, The Happening, Methane
iDKHOW
The venue was now filled, and fans had a noticeable buzz of excitement and anticipation as the clock ticked toward iDKHOW’s start time. As the clock struck 9:00 PM, the house lights dimmed, and a rush of fans squeezed their way towards the stage. Some were holding signs up high above their heads, and others were screaming loudly as the band made its way to the stage. From the very first notes of the opening song “Leave Me Alone,” the band was locked into the audience, and an evening of great entertainment had begun. The smaller venue provided a much more intimate, close-up experience for all; there really wasn’t a bad spot inside. The band sounded incredible, and some songs sounded better live than they do on record. The 19-song set didn’t save the most popular song for last; the undoubtedly most popular, “Choke,” came in third, to the fans’ enjoyment! Fans were singing along with the band for most of the show, from the first few rows for the lesser-known songs to what seemed like the entire venue for the popular songs. For the song “A Letter,” Weekes split the audience down the middle and taught each half its part in the song’s two-part harmony. He let fans sing a good portion of the song while he just played bass. He shared that this song isn’t very popular and thanked everyone for singing along, as it meant a lot to him. He kept talking with fans throughout the set, mixing in jokes (“Buy a t-shirt”) and little moments that made the whole show more fun to watch (a bass pick with an eye, stuck to his forehead, becoming his third eye)! He was quite the showman and even jumped into the audience with a megaphone, singing from the back of the venue. Throughout the night, the band kept flicking guitar and bass picks out to lucky fans. The show’s intensity carried through the entire performance, and by the end of the set, the band was drenched in sweat. Clearly, they gave it their all, and fans cheered loudly as the band walked off the stage. But the show wasn’t over as the band played a two-song encore performance, including “Nobody Likes The Opening Band.” Weekes actually gave a huge shout-out to the opener, JBWFB, who got the call on short notice. Closing out an incredible show with “Razzmatazz” with the entire crowd singing along as if it were one giant band! At 10:20 PM, the band took their final bow, handed out set lists to some lucky fans, and exited the stage. Hoping for more, fans did not want to leave; it was that good of a show! I left Anthology, kind of obsessed with iDKHOW, and I’m definitely looking forward to the next time they are here. Just remember, “Saxophones aren’t real!”…