The Darkness Put on a Night of Rowdy Birthday Celebrations at York Barbican [Photos]

While every day on the road is a party day for our recent cover story band The Darkness, tonight in York, the evening holds special meaning as frontman Justin Hawkins celebrates his fiftieth birthday with a room full of fans fresh from the release of their new album Dreams On Toast. Supporting the band on this lengthy UK tour are 90s Britrock favourites Ash, who smash through their forty-minute set like they haven’t aged a bit. The Irish trio warmed the crowd up nicely with a gritty, ’90s rock-tinged set, with both Tim Wheeler and bassist Mark Hamilton throwing plenty of impressive rock poses throughout their set. As for the headliners, if they can’t get you in the mood for a good night, then, quite frankly, you’re a lost cause. That being the case, given the significance of the night, Low...

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