Sometimes the final dates of a tour carry a different kind of energy. Knowing it’s one of the last opportunities before a band steps away for a while gives both the crowd and the performers a little something extra, and that feeling was hard to miss when The Struts took the stage at Archer Music Hall on June 28.
Although the evening started earlier than expected, it didn’t take long for Archer Music Hall to come alive once The Struts hit the stage. The room quickly turned into a sea of voices, with fans singing nearly every song back to the band from beginning to end.
One thing that immediately stood out wasn’t just the music, it was how much fun the band looked like they were having. Every member brought an incredible amount of energy to the stage, constantly moving, feeding off one another, and making the performance feel alive rather than rehearsed. There was never a moment where the momentum slowed. Instead, the excitement seemed to grow with every song as the audience matched that same enthusiasm.
It didn’t take long before the entire room found its voice. “Primadonna Like Me,” “Body Talks,” and “Dirty Sexy Money” had the crowd singing at full volume, making it hard at times to tell where the band ended and the audience began. During “Dirty Sexy Money,” the band took a moment to dedicate the song to a fan attending his 101st Struts show, earning one of the night’s biggest cheers.
The Struts have always blended modern rock with a glam-inspired swagger, and that personality translates effortlessly in a live setting. Rather than relying on elaborate production, the band lets its stage presence do the work. Whether it was frontman Luke Spiller commanding the room or the rest of the band locking into every song with confidence, the performance never felt forced. It simply felt like four musicians enjoying exactly where they were.
That connection carried into the audience as well. Fans weren’t standing still waiting for the next hit, they were involved the entire night. Choruses echoed throughout Archer Music Hall, hands stayed in the air, and it became obvious that many people in attendance weren’t simply watching a concert; they were part of it.
Knowing this marked one of the final stops of the band’s current tour before taking a break only added to the atmosphere. There was an appreciation shared between the stage and the crowd that made the night feel a little more meaningful than just another date on the calendar.
The Struts have built a reputation as a band that’s best experienced live, and their stop in Allentown was another reminder why. Strong musicianship, genuine chemistry, and a crowd that gave every bit of energy back created the kind of night that leaves people already looking forward to the next tour.
The Struts Tour
