There’s something electric about seeing a rock show in a venue like the Egyptian Room. The lights, the history, and the energy of a crowd packed in tight on a weeknight all built the perfect setting for a night of full-throttle rock and roll. From the very start, this one felt like a celebration of everything loud, fun, and unapologetically over-the-top about rock music.

Mark Daly opened the night with a solid and soulful set that hit harder than most openers manage to. His voice carried grit and heart, soaring over a band that knew exactly how to set the tone. Daly’s mix of anthemic choruses and emotionally honest lyrics landed well with the crowd; by the end of the set, people were fully locked in. It’s clear he’s a performer who knows how to win over a room. 📸 Check out the full gallery.

Once The Darkness hit the stage, everything kicked into high gear. Justin Hawkins exploded with charisma the second he walked out, and the band wasted no time launching into a set packed with blistering riffs and sky-high falsetto. There’s no pretense with this band; it’s rock and roll turned all the way up and played with both precision and personality. The crowd was singing along, pumping fists, and feeding off every bit of the band's energy. 📸 Check out the full gallery.

The show was a reminder of how much fun live music can be when a band fully commits to the moment. Whether it was Hawkins sprinting across the stage in a jumpsuit or launching into perfectly chaotic solos, every song felt like a performance worth remembering. The Darkness didn’t just play their songs; they lived them in real time with their fans.