Foo Fighters are rewarding fans who didn’t get a chance to see them at four surprise club shows in recent weeks with a live EP, Foo Fighters – Are Playing Where ??? Vol. 1, which is exclusively available now as a pay-your-own-price download for Bandcamp Friday.
Accurately described as “six absolutely ripping live tracks recorded in front of dozens, possibly hundreds of lucky fans,” the EP consists of five songs from Foo Fighters’ beloved 1995 self-titled debut and one each from 2011’s Wasting Light (“White Limo”).
Several cuts from the debut, such as “Winnebago” and “Exhausted,” hadn’t been performed since 2014, while “Weenie Beenie” had only been aired three times since then. They benefit greatly from the arrival of powerful new drummer Ilan Rubin, whose first show with the Foos was Sept. 13 in San Luis Obispo, Ca.
Proceeds from Are Playing Where will benefit local charities combating food insecurity in cities where the Foos recently played, which also included Santa Ana, Ca., Washington, D.C., and New Haven, Ct. “And while you’re there, check out and support some other artists,” the band says. “Discover something new or rediscover some old favorites.”
Bandcamp Fridays began in March 2020 as a way to help artists offset lost touring revenue at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. By waiving its revenue share on these days, Bandcamp has generated an additional $120 million in direct payments to artists and labels.
Foo Fighters just began an Asian tour yesterday (Oct. 2) in Jakarta and will perform tomorrow at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. The group is expected to release a new studio in 2026 and tour behind it extensively.
Here is the track list for Foo Fighters – Are Playing Where ??? Vol. 1:
“Alone + Easy Target”“Exhausted”“Low”“Wattershed”“Weenie Beenie”“White Limo”“Winnebago”
