The Empire Rises: Crown The Empire in Lexington, Kentucky

Words & Photos by Aaron Payne | View the full concert gallery here

July 14, 2023 — Crown The Empire brought their tour to Manchester Music Hall in Lexington, KY and it was an absolute riot. The crowd was electric from the moment the opening act, Indigo Storm & Retribution, took the stage. By the time Crown The Empire hit the stage, the crowd was ready to rock!

The band wasted no time getting the party started, opening with their song "DOGMA." Letting Angst and Rock fill the room where the energy was palpable. The band continued to play their biggest hits, including "Blurry" and "What I Am”, which set off a frenzy of crowd surfing. The band fed off of their energy taking shots from fans as they made their way up to the stage!

In between songs, the band members frequently checked in on their fans and making sure a fan who passed out was okay. The lead singer, Andy Leo, knows how to keep a crowd moving but most importantly cares about his audience.

The band played for over an hour, and by the time they were finished, the crowd was exhausted but satisfied.

Overall, it was an incredible show, and Crown The Empire put on a performance that will be hard to forget. If you have the chance to see them live, I highly recommend it!