Playful, charming, and a straight up joy to watch, The Struts delivered their final performance of their Remember the Name Tour at The Wiltern on Sunday night.
Formed in 2012, the British rock band came up with their name during an early rehearsal, with lead singer Luke Spiller noting “I was just moving around and somebody was like, ‘you strut around a lot.’ From then on, we knew we had a great name. We couldn’t believe it hadn’t been taken.”
Waiting for the band to take the stage, I began chatting to some dedicated fans who were buzzing with excitement, exclaiming “It’s their last show, it’s being live-streamed, AND we’re front row. This is going to be a good one!”
Living up to their name, their dynamic performance was effortlessly enchanting from the first note, opening with 2014 hit “Dirty Sexy Money.’”Parading (or, rather—strutting,) across the stage, the four-piece band played 17 mesmerizing songs in total from their discography, each showcasing varying elements of their raw talent. Whether it was a shattering guitar solo or a crowd call and response, the audience was undeniably immersed in the production.
“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls… and everything in between… This is your last chance to dance tonight!” Ending their almost two hour performance with an encore of “Strange Days” and No. 1 hit “Could Have Been Me,” the band truly left nothing in the tank, and endless reasons to remember their name.
Previously opening for everyone from Guns ’N Roses to the Foo Fighters to The Rolling Stones, these powerhouse musicians show no signs of slowing down with a number of US dates already planned in 2024—and I can’t recommend highly enough to put on your dancing shoes and witness the magic of The Struts for yourself.
