Foo Fighters perform surprise, 17-song gig in Washington DC

Foo Fighters have been reportedly recording their brand new studio album in studios across the globe, but the band came together on Monday night (5 May, 2014) for a secret show at Washington's 9:30 Club.

The band performed at a birthday party for Go-Go legend 'Big Tony' at the venue, where they reportedly smashed out a two-hour, 17 song set of greatest hits from their back catalogue. They did not play any new music. Stateside reports also reveal that Grohl climbed onto the bar during the band's secret show, continuing to play the guitar while knocking back a shot of Jaeger. The band's Washington gig was so comprehensive a show, it also included a three-track encore, so this was anything but impromptu.

See the band's full setlist from their secret show at Washington's 9:30 Club below

Times Like These
White Limo
My Hero
Learn to Fly
Rope
Arlandria
Generator
These Days
Cold Day in the Sun
Monkey Wrench
Best of You
This Is a Call
All My Life

Encore:
Aurora
Dear Rosemary
Skin and Bones
Everlong

Foo Fighters recently revealed photos from their current album recording sessions, but to be honest, they were mostly pictures of the band dicking around with beer and guns. Which sets expectations high for their upcoming, 2014 release.