A lighter-than-usual tour schedule led Old Dominion to “really fun” idea to play surprise pop-up shows

If you've been following Old Dominion on social media, you might have noticed that the band is trying something different this year. While on the road as openers for Kenny Chesney's Here and Now Tour, they've been making some surprise stops at small venues.

Those pop-up shows were the result of a brainstorming session on how to make the summer even more fun, the group's Matthew Ramsey explains.

It's been fun for the fans, too, although the bandmates can't resist making a crack at the running joke they have about being mistaken for duo Brothers Osborne on social media.

"They are a little let down when they get in there and realize that the Brothers Osborne aren't playing," band member Brad Tursi says dryly, leading the whole band to break into laughter.