Low Cut Connie Finds Hope in Youth Protest on "Little Freakers"

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 03/14/2026

Photo by Danny Clinch

The Philadelphia-based rock 'n' roll artist Low Cut Connie released "Little Freakers," the second song to be released from his forthcoming protest album Livin in the USA that will be released on July 3 via Contender Records. The new single arrives alongside the announcement of a handful of full-band summer tour dates in Denver, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and more.

He will celebrate the release of the album on Friday, July 3 with a concert supporting Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul at Park Stage, the new venue at The East Freehold Park Showgrounds in Freehold, New Jersey. Jake Clemons Band, Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers with Gary U.S. Bonds, and The Weeklings are also on the bill.

About the new song, Weiner explains: "There is so much to be depressed about in America 2026, but one of the things that gives me hope is seeing young Gen Z'ers expressing their diversity and protesting fascism using art. In previous generations they might have been called misfits, hippies or radicals - I call them the Little Freakers. They are our best hope for a future America that is open and not boring - a society that is vibrant, diverse and free. Let's act up, kids! That's what is on my mind with this song, and with my whole new protest album."

In January, Weiner announced Livin in the USA with a statement to social media about the impetus for writing a protest album and released the title track "Livin in the USA." Rolling Stone said, "Livin in the USA is as much about partying as it is about protesting injustice," while Classic Rock Magazine called it "A soulful, piano-thumping fuck-you to the ruling political machinery and tech bro class of his motherland." Jim Derogatis and Greg Kot also included the song in their discussion of "Modern Protest Songs" on Sound Opinions.

Weiner is a rock & roll artist from Philadelphia who has released 7 studio albums under the name Low Cut Connie. Since forming in 2010, Low Cut Connie has earned a devoted fanbase that includes President Barack Obama, Sir Elton John and Bruce Springsteen.

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In 2024, Weiner released the award-winning documentary film Art Dealers. He has received acclaim from The New Yorker ("Pandemic Person of the Year"), Rolling Stone, NPR's Fresh Air and appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's #PlayAtHome Series and PBS Newshour. His writing has been published in SPIN, Billboard, and Talkhouse.

Adam recently kicked off his "Livin in the USA" solo tour which will make upcoming stops in St. Paul, Nashville, New York City, and more.

Upcoming Low Cut Connie Tour Dates:

3/20 – Pittsburgh, PA – City Winery *

3/21 – Elkton, MD – Elkton Music Hall *

3/27 – Northampton, MA – Back Porch Festival

4/3-7 – Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise

4/10 – Plymouth, MA – Spire Center for the Arts *

4/11 – Portsmouth, NH – The Press Room *

4/12 – New York, NY – City Winery *

4/17 – Lancaster, PA – West Art *

4/18 – Atlantic City, NJ – Anchor Rock Club *

4/30 – Baltimore, MD – Third Space @ Shaarei Tfiloh