Des Rocs Lights Up The Palladium Upstairs with High-Energy Set
Des Rocs has energy that by looking at the room at The Palladium Upstairs, you wouldn’t have known it was a Tuesday night. Joined by long time touring friends, Danny Rocco only amplifies his seemingly endless energy dancing his way around the stage all night long.
Since starting this tour in March, Des Rocs has announced his next album, To Hell and Back, and debuted the newest single from that album, “Fall Together”, in Chicago a few weeks ago. The song has quickly been loved and learned by fans who are excited to sing along with the band.
Playing songs from across his discography, the set had something for everyone. Known for theatrical songs that pack a punch, they made the room come alive. Fans danced, sang, and even drummed along all night. One young fan spent the show locked in on touring drummer William Tully, air drumming along with him all night. And Tully took notice, making sure to chat with the fan after the show and send him home with a drumstick.
Despite the band’s primarily high energy discography, they still brought the full range of energy and emotion to the set. Bringing it down for “Suicide Romantics”, and breaking out the acoustic guitar in the encore for “Maybe, I.” My personal highlight was hearing “This Is Our Life”, the song that introduced me to Des Rocs, live. There is something so special about hearing a favorite song in a room of others who love it too.
THE STONE NOBLES
While Des Rocs had the crowd moving all night, the energy started two sets earlier with Rhode Island rock band The Stone Nobles. Their head banging jams brought the crowd to life, and set the tone for the evening. Their six song set featured several of their recent singles, including their most recent release, “Doves in Manhattan - Punk Version.” My personal favorite was their closer, an unreleased track called “Crucify Me,” that I hope they release soon.
ROMES
Keeping the energy going, but changing up the style, Romes took over with some electronic influenced jams to keep the party going. Armed with a bass, a midi board, and a drum kit, the Toronto based brothers create a full sound. Treating their set as one continuous performance, they blended songs into each other, making for a unique opening set that flew by.
