In March, British glam imps The Darkness released Dreams on Toast, their eighth studio album via Canary Dwarf and Cooking Vinyl.
The Darkness soon embark on a North American tour in support of the album, and they perform live at the Lincoln Theatre in DC on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Multi-platinum UK rock legends The Darkness consist of singer/guitarist Justin Hawkins, guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain, and drummer Rufus Taylor. The Darkness will ignite stages across North America on their two-part Dreams On Toast Tour kicking off on August 29 in Pryor, Oklahoma, through September 21 that resumes on November 7 in Houston, Texas, and wraps on November 22.
Highly praised by critics and fans, Dreams On Toast flawlessly captures The Darkness at their peak, celebrating their influences and strengthening their sound, while also embarking on avenues never before heard from the band. It’s an indisputably grand display from the inspired and passionate quartet.
Watch the official music video for “Rock and Roll Party Cowboy” by The Darkness on YouTube:
With a back catalogue overflowing with sonic masterpieces and a live reputation that most bands can only dream of, The Darkness have established themselves as one of the most exciting live bands. More than 20 years after The Darkness burst on the scene with their debut confection of rock brilliance, Permission To Land, the band’s cheeky, spandex-clad anthems continue to dazzle and amaze. With Dreams On Toast, The Darkness produced another triumphant collection of solid gold rock bangers and are set to deliver heart exploding concerts that promise to be glorious spectacles of foot-stomping, guitar-wailing, high-octane joy.
Rolling Stone UK gushes that The Darkness have “Incredible live presence,” Music Connection raves, “There really is nothing like a Darkness show, the band is great, the songs are great, and they leave the fans wanting more,” while Live Music News and Review enthuses, “It is a truth universally acknowledged that The Darkness are guaranteed to melt your face during one of their live performances.” Music Existence proclaims, “This band is in a class of their own and shouldn’t be missed if you’re able to see them live,” Music City Magazine shares, “They are truthfully one of the best live acts out there,” Top Shelf Music Magazine lauds, “In terms of pure high-energy rock and roll, nobody has ever rocked harder than The Darkness” and My Global Mind declares, “Their show is EXACTLY what a rock and roll show should be!”
The Darkness
W/ Mark Daly
Lincoln Theatre
Sunday, Sept. 7
Doors @ 6:30pm
$60.85
All ages
