The Bay Area was in for an electrifying evening as the Fashion Art Rock Band, Palaye Royale, made its last stop on its Death Or Glory tour in San Francisco. This show was sold out three months in advance, and the massive line ran down the side of San Francisco's beautiful venue, The Great American Music Hall. I was initially attracted to shooting this band just based on their appearance. If modern-day teenage heartthrobs are your drug of choice, these guys are them.

Palaye Royale is an American rock band from Las Vegas formed by three brothers and core members: Remington Leith, Sebastian Danzig, and Emerson Barrett. I was so intrigued to see this band of luxuriously dressed brothers, reminiscent of the 1970s-era rock stars like Jeff Beck, The Faces, and Tom Petty. Packed with fashion sense and lots of dirty glamour, they bring just the right amount of sleaze to their polished look. That, coupled with their musical ability, makes for an exciting evening ahead for the sold-out crowd tonight.

The lights dimmed, and the Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It That Way” came over the speakers; the venue erupted in a sing-along. It was a clever way to see and feel the vibe of what's to come. Palaye Royale is known for their deep appreciation for their fans, and they show it through passionate audience engagement. Whether it be holding hands and singing to the fans in the front row or climbing the venue balcony, frontman and lead singer Remington Leith always shows his commitment to their fans. The set began with the single “Death Or Glory.” The crowd was electrified by the energy emitting from vocalist Remington Leith. I must admit this is a super catchy song off their 2024 release of the same name. More catchy punk-pop tunes followed, like “Little Bastard,” “You'll Be Fine,” and “No Love In LA.” I was especially impressed with lefty guitarist Sebastian Danzig’s Chet Atkins Gretsch hollow body; it looked and sounded spectacular. Sebastian emotes some clean, big fat tones with a hint of distortion from this beast of a guitar. Sebastian and the gang's sound is hard to classify or slap a genre label on; I hear sounds of 80s pop, 70s glam rock, emo, twang, and good old-fashioned rock and roll. Palaye Royale has something for everyone. The band's Top 40 single, “Addicted To The Wicked and Twisted,” was up next; it was nothing short of electrifying. The haunting tones of Sebastian’s hollow body were perfectly matched for this song.

Giant plastic balls were tossed around the venue as the sounds of an amazing rock band rang through. The stage set was vibrant, and the neon letters “Death Or Glory” lit up the stage along with flashing white lights, giving the production a retro vibe. Next up was “Fever Dream,” a heartfelt song dedicated to the brothers' late mother, who died from cancer last year. It was a genuinely emotional song; I suspiciously noticed that one of the brothers and core member, Emerson Barrett, was missing behind the drum set. I wasn't sure who was filling in for Emerson, but whoever it was kept the time correct and made all the songs come to life with the beats and rhythm. Palaye Royale rolled on with a few more songs; the anthem “Dead To Me” is angst-filled and emotionally charged. Remington sure knows how to deliver a song to the fans. I am super impressed with his vocal ability after 140 shows in just 10 months. The band closed out the show with “Mr. Doctor Man.” This band gave everything and more and left it all on the stage for the fans. What a magical experience and a treat to find a band that doesn't sound like any band ever before. They call Palaye Royale “Fashion Rock.” I get that assessment from their slick, voguesque appearance. But that name seems kind of weak for them. “Luxury Punk”—now that sounds more fitting to me. This tour has garnered Palaye Royale widespread acclaim and Top 40 hits. They will continue to captivate and thrill fans across the globe. Beware the next tour; I am certain these guys will be playing bigger venues.

Look for Palaye Royale to blast through your town; don't miss it!