Dirty Honey quickly shows why they are a great choice to open tonight. They have a great stage presence and put on a high energy performance. Towards the end of their set, they play “When I’m Gone” from their self-titled debut. It’s their most popular song on Spotify with over 25 million streams. The influence of Led Zeppelin is clearly heard on this rocker. They will surely be back in Chicago soon, possibly headlining at the Vic Theatre.
See their full setlist here.
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.
This is the 10th Anniversary tour of their debut album, Everybody Wants. They are playing the entire album. The second song is “Could Have Been Me”. The song sounds strong and fresh and yet still similar to classic rock songs. It’s the sign of a fantastically written track that is timeless. The crowd sings along “Don’t wanna waste one line / I wanna live better days / Never look back and say / Could have been me”.
This is immediately followed by “Kiss This”. This song completely rocks and the audience dances along to Luke singing. “I did all I could / So kiss this one more time / ‘Cause I’m gone for good”.
In their encore, they play the title track from their latest album, Pretty Vicious. This track has a darker and more ominous sound that sounds excellent. It’s a great sign that the band will be able innovate with their new music.
The combination of their over-sized stage presence and excellent songs continues to skyrocket 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: $50
PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Exceptional Value –
Rating Scale: Exceptional Value > Worth It > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother
Quinn Delaney
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