The Struts join forces with Dirty Honey at The Fillmore Detroit to celebrate 10 years of Everybody Wants with an electrifying night of pure rock energy.
Dirty Honey opened the night with a firestorm of rock and roll that roared from the first riff of “Gypsy.” Their chemistry was magnetic; tight rhythms, blistering solos, and a swagger that hit like a lightning strike. Marc LaBelle’s voice soared effortlessly over the roar, gritty and soulful, while guitarist John Notto unleashed searing leads that cut straight through the air. Justin Smolian’s thundering bass and Jaydon Bean’s powerhouse drumming kept the pulse pounding like a runaway freight train.
The energy never dipped. During “California Dreamin’” and “Heartbreaker,” LaBelle commanded the crowd, thrusting his mic out to them and letting them roar the words back at him. He leapt onto the barricade more than once, towering above outstretched hands, and during “Don’t Put Out the Fire,” he disappeared into the mass of fans, weaving through the crowd as the band tore the stage apart.
“Won’t Take Me Alive” and “Get a Little High” showcased the band’s tightness and flair, with shredding solos and massive choruses that had fists pumping and voices screaming. “The Wire” shimmered with bluesy swagger, while “When I’m Gone” hit with an emotional punch. Every transition slammed into the next, the band playing like a single unstoppable machine. By the time “Rolling 7s” hit, the room exploded. Everyone was moving, shouting, and the band matched that energy beat for beat.
This was rock and roll at full throttle, delivered by four players locked in total sync with their audience. Dirty Honey played with the crowd’s energy, amplified it, and threw it right back until everyone was riding the same unstoppable wave.
Luke Spiller, in glittering stage attire, commanded every inch of the stage with magnetic charisma and thrilling vocals. His theatrical delivery turned songs like “Roll Up” and “Could Have Been Me” into stadium‑sized anthems, with Adam Slack unleashing sharp, infectious guitar riffs that powered each track forward. Jed Elliott locked into an unshakable groove on bass, his low‑end thump adding depth and drive, while Gethin Davies on drums delivered tight, high‑energy rhythms that kept the entire set pulsing.
“Kiss This” hit with a defiant, anthemic punch, its sing-along chorus echoing off the walls. “The Ol’ Switcheroo” came alive with sly charm and infectious rhythm, a playful gem that had heads nodding in time. The spectacle turned intimate during “Mary Go Round,” when Spiller had the house lights cut and invited the audience to illuminate the room with their phones. Rarely heard treasures surfaced, including “She Makes Me Feel Like,” the band’s most unabashedly pop‑leaning cut. “Young Stars” featured Spiller at the piano, showing a softer, melodic side, while a searing guitar solo from Slack built anticipation before “Black Swan.”
Before “These Times Are Changing,” Spiller led the crowd in a playful, soul‑charged call‑and‑response. “Only Just a Call Away” shimmered with delicate piano notes, providing one of the night’s most heartfelt moments before the roaring “Where Did She Go” closed the album set in triumphant style.
A brief exit only heightened the anticipation. The band returned with a grin before launching into a rousing, high‑velocity “We Will Rock You” that had the entire venue clapping and shouting along. “Body Talks” and “Pretty Vicious” kept the adrenaline surging. Before that last number, Spiller took a moment to thank their crew, giving special recognition to those who have stood beside them for more than a decade. The band then launched into “One Night Only,” serving as a bombastic, heartfelt finale.
The Struts proved once again that their blend of glam rock theatrics, masterful musicianship, and unfiltered joy makes them one of the most exhilarating live acts today. Everybody Wants may be ten years old, but its fire burned as fiercely as the day it was born. The Struts made one thing unmistakably clear: they’re nowhere near finished. This is a band still on the rise, and their fire is only getting hotter.
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