Review & Photos: The Struts in Cleveland, Ohio

By David Desin, OOTB Publications

Tuesday night, The Struts delivered an electrifying spectacle in downtown Cleveland, tearing up the House Of Blues’ stage with whiplash speed and glam-rock bravado.

The night marked a highlight of their Everybody Wants 10‑Year Anniversary Tour, a nod to the album that launched their meteoric rise.

Frontman Luke Spiller transformed the venue into a rock opera. His boundless charisma—think Bowie’s flair meets Jagger’s swagger—held the crowd in the palm of his hand. The classic Struts showmanship.

The Cleveland audience was nothing short of rabid—screaming every lyric, dancing until they dropped, and matching the band’s high-octane poise every step of the way.

A lot of fans were saying it’s “absolutely the best concert I have ever been to,” noting how the band “controlled the audience” with electric charisma.

The energy of the night made acoustics feel negligible. Everyone packed the floor and balcony, feeding off the band’s theatrics and the tightly wound live vibe.

The crowd’s roar and the band’s drive created probably one of the best sounding shows at the House Of Blues this year.

• The Struts brought full-throttle glam‑rock theatrics to Cleveland, matching their high-production showmanship with a fanatical crowd response.

• Luke Spiller was magnetic—commanding, playful, unpredictable—and the audience ate it up.

• The band’s blend of sing‑alongs, dancing, guitar works, and stage theatrics delivered a two‑hour party where even casual fans left converted.

• This show was more than a performance—it was a celebration of the band’s rise, their decade‑old debut album and the unabashed joy of rock and roll.

If you came for the raw energy, the community vibe, or the nostalgic wings of glam‑rock revival—you got it all. They didn’t just rock the USA—they owned Cleveland on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Set List

1. PUT YOUR HANDS UP

2. PRIMADONNA

3. ROLL UP

4. COULD HAVE BEEN ME

5. KISS THIS

6. PUT YOUR MONEY ON ME

7. MARY GO ROUND

8. DIRTY SEXY MONEY

9. THE OL SWITCHAROO

10. SHE MAKES ME FEEL LIKE

11. YOUNG STARS