Concerts Photos
Bright Eyes at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
Bright Eyes returned to Vancouver Friday night, filling the Vogue Theatre with a mix of nostalgia, fire, and fresh energy on their Five Dice, All Threes tour. Opening band Saintseneca set the tone with a sharp, folky set that warmed up the crowd before Conor Oberst and company took over.
Walking out without fanfare, Bright Eyes jumped straight into “Bells and Whistles” and “El Capitan,” both off their latest record. The songs landed like instant classics, woven seamlessly between staples like “Method Acting,” “We Are Nowhere and It’s Now,” and fan-favourite “Poison Oak.” Oberst’s voice, still ragged in all the right ways, carried the weight of old wounds while somehow sounding revitalized.
The band (Oberst, Mike Mogis, Nate Walcott, along with touring members MiWi La Lupa, Alex Levine, and Conor Elmes) kept the stage buzzing. Walcott’s trumpet and La Lupa’s flugelhorn gave surprising brightness to even the darker corners of the set. By the time Oberst broke into “Mariana Trench,” dancing across the stage and climbing onto the drum riser, the mood had shifted from brooding to cathartic.
True to form, Oberst used the platform to speak his mind, tying songs to today’s politics, urging the crowd to stay engaged, and customizing his guitar with tape spelling “Unmask I.C.E.”
The encore drove it home: “Land Locked Blue,” and”1st World Blues,” followed by a celebratory “Let’s Not Shit Ourselves (To Love and to Be Loved).” It was messy and heartfelt, exactly what a Bright Eyes show should be.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
08/30 – Seattle, WA @ Bumbershoot 2025
09/01 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
09/02 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
09/03 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues Las Vegas
More information on their website.
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BRIGHT EYES
SAINTSENECA
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Epik High Turns Vancouver’s Orpheum Into a Hip-Hop Party
Epik High brought its 3.0 Tour 2026 to Vancouver’s Orpheum on October 20, delivering a night of sharp lyricism, ridiculous humour and plenty of crowd interaction. With BOBO.XX opening the show, the Korean hip-hop trio proved that more than two decades into their career, they still know how to make a concert feel like a party among friends.
BOBO.XX, a musician and photographer who works on Epik High’s video and content, warmed up the audience with a taste of his own sound before handing the stage over to the headliners. Anticipation grew during the break, and the theatre erupted when Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz appeared for “High Technology,” followed by “One.”
The group’s chemistry was clear to everyone. Their introductions quickly turned into a comedy routine, complete with DJ Tukutz’s sound effects and playful jabs at one another. Tablo might be the trio’s longtime leader, but Tukutz had recently claimed the title through a band competition, giving the three plenty of material to work with.
That humour carried through the night. Fan-submitted Post-it challenges put the members on the spot, leading to dance covers, awkwardly adorable aegyo and plenty of laughter. The challenges often involved bending the rules, with multiple notes taped together and presented as a single request. The trio’s willingness to make fools of themselves made the audience feel like part of the show rather than spectators.
The music never took a back seat. Tracks such as “ANTIHERO,” “Rosario” and “BURJ KHALIFA” kept the room moving, with the group’s tight delivery matched by DJ Tukutz’s work behind the turntables. The mood shifted for more emotional performances, including “1 Minute, 1 Second” and Mithra Jin’s solo “Will I Be Okay?,” showing a more vulnerable side to the performers.
The most meaningful moment came when Tablo spoke about the group’s long journey. His message was simple: if Epik High could keep pushing forward after 22 years, fans could overcome their own obstacles, too. It gave “Born Hater” an extra punch.
The trio closed with an encore of “EPIKISM” and “Don’t Hate Me,” sending the crowd home smiling. Epik High’s strength lies in the balance between serious musicianship and complete silliness. They can deliver an emotional message one minute and turn a fan-requested dance challenge into a comedy show the next. At the Orpheum, that combination made for a concert that felt personal, unpredictable and a whole lot of fun.
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EPIK HIGH
BOBO.XX
All Photo Credit: Chaehyun Lim
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Buffalo Traffic Jam at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto
There is something magical about voices matching the season. The excitement of walking up to the Danforth Music Hall on the perfect autumn night, only to be engulfed in raw, emotive rasp.
Lydia Maes really pulled me in. There’s such an emotional quality to her voice. The way she incorporates the saxophone and the way she hypnotizes the crowd. She played a beautiful set and then later came out with her fiddle, to join Buffalo Traffic Jam.
Colin Lynch completely caught me off guard, with a voice that sounds like he sells out stadiums. He’s young, but that soulful, raspy, depth speaks to every age.
Then came the one and only Buffalo Traffic Jam. Gritty, earthy harmonies took over the Danforth and the crowd was electrified. There’s something about their sound that feels both stripped down and warm at the same time, and the moment they started, we were all at their mercy.
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BUFFALO TRAFFIC JAM
COLIN LYNCH
LYDIA MAES
All Photo Credit: Bailey Morgan