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Cymande at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Cymande’s July 27 stop at the Commodore Ballroom felt like a celebration of history, rhythm, and rare groove royalty finally getting their due. The British funk legends, whose early-‘70s catalog became essential crate-digger gold and a backbone for countless hip-hop tracks, delivered a performance that was both deeply nostalgic and fiercely alive for their first time in Vancouver.
Original members Patrick Patterson (guitar) and Steve Scipio (bass) led the nine-piece band with the kind of calm authority that comes from five decades of doing this. No flashy entrance, just straight into the music. Judging by the crowd, which ranged from older vinyl heads to younger fans lured in by samples and documentaries, a lot of people enjoyed getting right into it.
The set pulled heavily from their 1972 debut, including “Dove,” “Bra,” and “The Message,” each groove unfolding slowly, backed by a tight rhythm section and horn lines that punched through the haze. Newer tracks from their 2025 album Renascence held their own, especially “Sweden” and “Chasing an Empty Dream,” which slotted in perfectly next to the classics.
Between solos, smiles, and soul, the band made a strong case for Cymande not just as a “revival act,” but as living legends still evolving. It was mellow. It was funky. And it was a beautiful reminder that sometimes, the message really is the music.
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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Goose Brings their ‘Summer Tour’ to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Goose brought their 2026 Summer Tour to Vancouver on Tuesday night, turning the Commodore Ballroom into a sweaty, late-night dance party that stretched well past 11 p.m.
The Connecticut-based quartet — Rick Mitarotonda, Peter Anspach, Trevor Weekz and drummer Cotter Ellis — has built a reputation for letting songs breathe onstage, and Vancouver got the full treatment. The band played two sets and an encore, giving the crowd plenty of room to settle into the grooves and watch the songs take unexpected turns.
The first set opened with “Yeti” before moving through “All I Need,” “Turbulence & The Night Rays” and “Time to Flee.” “Everything Must Go” kept things moving before “Hungersite” closed the set with one of the night’s bigger stretches of improvisation.
After a break, Goose returned and launched into “Electric Avenue,” a crowd-pleasing choice that had the Commodore singing along.
There was little interest in rushing through the evening. Goose gave each section space, moving from tight grooves to loose instrumental passages without making the show feel like a collection of extended solos.
For a band coming off a European run and heading into some of its biggest U.S. shows, Vancouver felt like another strong stop on the way. The Commodore may be a much smaller room than Madison Square Garden or SPAC, but Goose seemed perfectly happy to stretch out inside it.
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GOOSE
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Chance The Rapper Brings ‘Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour’ to Montreal at MTelus
After 10 years since its release, Chance the Rapper is back on tour to celebrate his album Coloring Book! With Montreal being the 4th stop on the tour, many fans packed into Montreal’s MTELUS on August 15th, 2026, with no idea of what to expect.
First, the audience was thrilled by an energetic and upbeat performance by opener La Reezy. His quick lyrics and heavy instrumentals had no trouble in setting the tone for the night, specifically during “Gold Chains,” and with stellar crowd engagement during “We Live.”
Then, Chance the Rapper took the stage! With Coloring Book being such a staple in 2016, especially in the rap community, it is a daunting task to bring that nostalgic energy back on stage. But, with a 24-song setlist, Chance does just that. Unsurprisingly, half the setlist features songs from Coloring Book, with the set opening with “All We Got,” and closing with “Same Drugs,” featuring a confetti-filled performance of “No Problem” in the middle. However, Chance doesn’t shy away from performing a few hits from his other albums as well, such as “Link Me In The Future” from STAR LINE, and some older work in Acid Rap.
Overall, there is something powerful about hearing these songs a decade later. The themes stay the same, yet as both the artist and audience grow, there’s new meanings and emotions to be found in the lyrics. The anniversary show felt like a reunion for those who grew up with Coloring Book, and that’s what ultimately makes this tour a success.
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CHANCE THE RAPPER
LA REEZY
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