Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States (1997 - present)
Bio
Plain White T's are a pop-punk band formed in 1997 in Illinois, United States. They are best known for "Hey There Delilah", an acoustic song performed solely by singer Tom Higgenson originally released in 2005 and later hit #1 in the US in 2007.
Plain White T’s made Philly one of those ‘American nights’ on Friday at the Trocadero Theatre.
Alternative-pop band, Beta Play, introduced the night with their electric energy. Philadelphia then welcomed University of the Arts‘ own Matt McAndrew. Playing songs like “Pins and Needles” and “Counting On Love,”
However, while people sing their praises or tag them as another “faux-emo” novelty, The Plain White T’s continue to play their acoustic guitars and sing their stereotypical love songs, seemingly oblivious to the contention amongst some listeners.