They kick into Little Renegade from 2024’s Rogue to Redemption, which is in fact their most recent album. They rock much harder live than their records might suggest. They sound on a par with AC/DC, Thin Lizzy and UFO when those bands were in their prime. It’s not just their playing, however; it’s their material too, which is pretty awesome.

Tuk Smith is someone who so far hasn’t the breaks he deserves. His ability to write catchy Punk Pop songs like they don’t make ‘em anymore should have paid more dividends. His authentic Rock ‘n’ Roll personality and coolest demeanour hasn’t always chimed well in a corporate world. However, grey suits and rap-culture cannot rule forever. He is being pursued by labels and promoters and if there’s any justice the universe should be opening doors. The Monsters of Rock Cruise next year will expose him to a lot of people from all over the world who like it retro.

“Let’s have a rock ’n’ roll show,” he says.
That is exactly what follows, with the gig beginning with “Little Renegade”.
“I ain’t looking for trouble,” he sings on “Lookin’ For Love, Ready For War”, over a riff AC/DC would have been proud of. Yet there is always the sense that if trouble was available, Smith would probably know where to find it. He has that dangerous, street-corner swagger about him.

Tuk Smith writes songs that have the power to fill stadiums, with hooks aplenty and choruses to die for. His band look the part and are as tight as their denim strides. ‘Ballad Of A Misspent Youth’ has an urgency live, upbeat and instant, it pounds to a relentless, high-energy beat and has a chorus that begs to be sung loud…and sing we do.