Barns Courtney and his band kick things off with a bang on “Fun Never Ends” from his 2019 album, 404. It’s a full throttle rock song with a driving beat and he keeps his foot on the gas pedal for the entire set.
Later on they play “Supernatural”, their 2022 single. This one is a fantastic rock ballad similar to the alternative rock style of Welshly Arms.
Next up is “Glitter & Gold”, which is his top track on Spotify with over 188 million streams. This one is a real rocker and it’s no surprise that it is a massive hit with it’s great sound.
To close out the night, he plays “Fire”. Everyone sings together “Oh give me that fire / Burn, burn, burn” as he launches his body into the crowd. Yes, you too, can stand in the splash zone and hoist his sweaty body above the crowd. In this engaging and interactive performance, he also clings onto the second level railing and stabilizes himself with the hands of supportive fans. It’s a fantastic closer that had just as much energy and passion as the opener. It definitely left the audience wanting more.
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As soon as The Struts take the stage, it’s clear this is no ordinary band. It’s a full on glam rock band in the vein of The Darkness about to put on one hell of a show.
Luke Spiller, the lead singer, comes down into the crowd and instructs everyone to make a gap down the middle. He pits the left side against the right side in a loudness competition followed by a call and response segment where everyone sings what he just sang. It’s the same style that is used in Put Your Money on Me. Oh yeah! This highly interactive environment is maintained for the entire show.
To end their set they play Could Have Been Me as the crowd dances and sings along. The song sounds strong and fresh and yet still similar to classic rock songs. It’s the sign of a fantastically written song that is timeless.
The combination of their over-sized stage presence and excellent songs is skyrocketing their well deserved popularity. Catch them on tour now in middle sized venues now while you still can!
See their full setlist here.
Cost of a ticket: $52
PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Worth It +
Rating Scale: Exceptional Value > Worth It > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother
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