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Greg Freeman Plays Lincoln Hall Concert

The singer-songwriter performed an energetic set in Chicago to support his latest studio album.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Alternative

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Singer-songwriter Greg Freeman performed tracks from his new album, All Set the Bone, during a live show at Lincoln Hall in Chicago. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Greg Freeman took the stage at Chicago venue Lincoln Hall to perform songs from his newly released album, All Set the Bone. The show featured support from opening act Hello Shark.

Why it matters

This performance is part of a broader tour designed to promote the October 2026 release of All Set the Bone. The tour highlights the artist's recent musical evolution following his 2025 project, Burnover.

Greg Freeman released the album All Set the Bone on October 2, 2026, following his 2025 project Burnover. Local coverage of the scene is supported by outlets like WLUW 88.7 FM.

The players

Greg Freeman

An indie artist from Burlington, Vermont, who is currently touring to support his latest studio record.

Hello Shark

An opening act currently performing alongside Greg Freeman and preparing for a new album release.

The details

The Chicago performance showcased a sound built on distorted guitars and trumpet arrangements. The setlist included tracks such as Long Distance Driver, Marooned, Hail Mary, and Cahokia.

Timeline

  1. Greg Freeman released his album Burnover in 2025.

  2. The album All Set the Bone was released on October 2, 2026.

  3. The concert at Lincoln Hall took place on October 24, 2026.

Industry Dynamics

The performance centers on the 2026 album All Set the Bone, positioning Freeman within the modern indie-rock touring circuit. Artists are increasingly relying on multi-city tours to drive engagement for their new physical and digital releases.

Fans in the Chicago area attended the event to see performances of both established songs and new arrangements. Hello Shark will continue to appear at upcoming tour dates, including the next stop in Madison.

The takeaway

The recent show demonstrates the importance of live touring for artists building momentum after an album launch. Fans can look for upcoming performances to hear new material that artists like Hello Shark may be preparing for future records.

Further reading

For more coverage of the local music scene, visit the Alternative section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by WLUW 88.7 FM | Loyola University Chicago.

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