The Factory in Chesterfield was packed wall-to-wall for Dirty Honey and The Struts, with the balcony closed and the entire venue converted to general admission. The setup created a raw energy on the floor, the kind that makes every shout, every guitar riff, and every light cue feel magnified.
Dirty Honey opened the night, but they carried themselves with headliner confidence. Their gritty, blues-soaked sound filled the room, and Marc LaBelle’s vocals cut through with the kind of swagger you expect from a band on the rise. The highlight of their set came when LaBelle climbed into the crowd and was held aloft by fans, singing an entire song while surfing the sea of hands. It was one of those classic live-show moments that blurred the line between performer and audience and sent the energy in the room into overdrive. Musically and stylistically, they brought a vibe that felt like Guns N’ Roses in their early days—dangerous, exciting, and impossible to ignore.
Adding to their charm, Dirty Honey stuck around after their set for a casual meet and greet, taking selfies, signing autographs, and chatting with fans. That accessibility made the connection even stronger—proof that they’re a band that not only rocks hard but also knows how to build a loyal following one handshake and smile at a time.
Dirty Honey Setlist
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Gypsy
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California Dreamin’
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Heartbreaker
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Too Good at Being Bad
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Another Last Time
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The Wire
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Don’t Put Out the Fire
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Guitar Solo
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When I’m Gone
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Won’t Take Me Alive
When The Struts took the stage, the atmosphere shifted from grit to glam. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut album Everybody Wants, they ran through the record front to back with the kind of showmanship and stamina that defines them. For two straight hours, Luke Spiller commanded the stage with flamboyant precision, strutting, twirling, and pulling the crowd into every moment while the band kept the energy high. The encore only pushed things further, leaving the audience buzzing and breathless.
The Struts Setlist
Everybody Wants (performed in its entirety):
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Roll Up
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Could Have Been Me
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Kiss This
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Put Your Money on Me
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She Makes Me Feel Like
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My Machine
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You & I
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Dirty Sexy Money
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Let’s Make This Happen Tonight
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Black Swan
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Where Did She Go Additional Tracks:
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Pretty Vicious
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How Can I Love You? (Without Breaking Your Heart)
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Heaven’s Got Nothing On You Encore:
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Primadonna Like Me
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Fire (Part 1)
By the end of the night, The Factory had proven itself the ideal stage for this pairing. Dirty Honey brought the sweat and swagger, The Struts brought two hours of glitter-soaked energy and celebration, and together they delivered a performance that left no doubt rock and roll is alive and thriving in St. Louis.
Upcoming Tour Dates for The Struts and Dirty Honey
The Struts’ Everybody Wants 10th Anniversary Tour, with Dirty Honey as special guests for most dates, continues through October 2025. Below are the remaining confirmed dates:
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September 12, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV – Bel-Aire Backyard
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September 13, 2025 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
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September 14, 2025 – Stateline, NV – Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
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September 16, 2025 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
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September 18, 2025 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
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September 19, 2025 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
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September 20, 2025 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House
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September 22, 2025 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
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September 23, 2025 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
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September 25, 2025 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
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September 26, 2025 – Dallas, TX – Echo Lounge & Music Hall
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September 27, 2025 – San Antonio, TX – Stable Hall (Pistols At Dawn replacing Dirty Honey)
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September 28, 2025 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
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September 30, 2025 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel
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October 4, 2025 – Umatilla, OR – Rock the Locks Music Festival (Dirty Honey only)
Melissa O’Rourke aka WickedWitchofSTL is a jack of all trades. By day she’s an established tattooist and piercer, by night a mother to her amazing son (who is a hell of a guitarist). Melissa has a musical background and can often be found at a local karaoke joint, or a concert when she’s not driving across the country for an adventure. This social butterfly always welcomes conversation so come say hi! See y’all at the next gig!
