On a warm Saturday night in the heart of London, The Crooks took to the stage at the iconic 100 Club and delivered a set brimming with emotion, power, and that unmistakable northern swagger. With a sold-out crowd packed into the historic venue, this wasn’t just another show, it felt like a defining moment in their journey.
The Crooks kicked off with Dreaming Out Loud an opening track that instantly set the tone for the night: euphoric, urgent, and driven by soaring melodies. It was the kind of opener that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go, and from that moment on, the band had the audience locked in.
From there, the set unfolded like a greatest hits collection — only these songs haven’t hit the mainstream yet. Champagne and Caviar and I Wonder followed, both showcasing The Crooks’ uncanny ability to blend working-class grit with shimmering, widescreen ambition. The band’s chemistry was undeniable tight, confident, and effortlessly in sync, ensuring the crowd swayed, sang, and surged forward with every riff throughout the 14 song set.
Nevermind and What You Know hit with the force of instant classics, full of swirling guitars and arena-sized hooks. But the night also gave room for introspective gems like She Walks Alone and Carry On that showcases the band’s ability to move seamlessly between soaring anthems and heartfelt melancholy.
As the set headed into its final stretch, The Crooks showed no signs of slowing down. Frankie and What You Know, brought the energy roaring back, turning the 100 Club into a sea of raised arms and shouted choruses. These were anthems-in-waiting, and the fans knew every word. The feeling in the room was one of belief belief that this band is going places.
Better Days say frontman Jako perform solo and provided the kind of sing-along moments that make your spine tingle, before being the band rejoined to deliver rousing performances of In Time and In The Meantime a finale that cements their place as a band destined for much larger stages. It felt triumphant, not just for the band, but for everyone lucky enough to be there witnessing it.
This show was a reminder of what live music is all about: connection, passion, and moments that linger long after the last note has faded.
The Crooks didn’t just play The 100 Club. They owned it, and proved they are more than ready for the next level.
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