The Struts closed out their current “Remember the Name” US tour in Philadelphia, PA this past Saturday. The British rock band drew a sold-out crowd at the Fillmore Philadelphia, a lively venue within the heart of Philly’s entertainment district. With support from Mac Saturn, The Struts put on a show that will truly leave us remembering their name.
Mac Saturn kicked off the night. Their retro influence mixed with a high-energy pop-rock performance made them a joy to watch on stage.
The Struts made their way to the stage at 9:15 pm. Their stage presence is just as bombastic as their music–bright, energetic, and assertive. The band opened with Dirty Sexy Money, then went right into Body Talks and Fallin’ With Me.
The Struts consists of lead frontman Luke Spiller, drummer Gethin Davies, guitarist Adam Slack, and bassist Jed Elliott. The band got their start 12 years ago in Derby, England. Since then, they’ve been bringing their blended 70s glam rock and modern pop sound to the masses.
The Struts have taken the world by storm, mesmerizing crowds with their charm and talent. The sold-out crowd was buzzing with excitement as they waved their LED bracelet-covered arms and screamed their hearts out. Songs like Primadonna Like Me and Kiss This are fan favorites, and the crowd sang so loud that they rivaled Spiller’s own vocals. A night like this is music in its purest form; golden, vibrant, and unifying.
Towards the end of the set, Spiller revealed the name of their next album: Pretty Vicious, which is set to release in November of 2023. The band played the title track, and if it’s any indication of how the new album will be, there is no doubt that this will be some of their best music yet. They also performed Fallin’ With Me and Too Good at Raising Hell, two other tracks from the new album.
The finale of the show was by far my favorite part of the night. After the “last” song, Put Your Money on Me, some audience members began to shuffle out of the packed hall. But six simple piano notes stopped everyone in their tracks. The next thing we knew, Luke Spiller was sitting at his piano, playing Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. The crowd went crazy, and everyone joined together to sing one of the most iconic songs of all time. Spiller sang the first verse only, before seamlessly transitioning into a stripped-down version of their own song Fire, which is a personal favorite of mine.
The Struts ended their whole set with Could Have Been Me, a fan favorite from their first album. With a final flourish of confetti and fanfare, the show was over, and I was once again left in awe by the Struts.
The Struts will be embarking on the second leg of their US “Remember the Name” tour beginning in November. You can find tickets and tour dates here.
