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Dan Mangan Brings his Natural Light Tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
On October 3rd, Canadian musician Dan Mangan brought his Natural Light Tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver for a special hometown show. Fans, friends and family packed the sold out venue for a night of music, stories and special moments. Mangan is touring in support of his newest album, Natural Light, which he performed front to back, plus the “hits”.
The Vancouver native has brought meaningful lyricism and innovation to the indie/folk scene and has garnered a deep connection with his passionate fan base. He has toured extensively through North America, Europe and Australia, and released 5 studio albums. He has cemented himself in the Canadian music scene, winning two JUNO Awards and being a three-time Polaris Music Prize nominee.
At 9:00 pm, Mangan and his band took to the stage. He gave a brief overview of Natural Light, which was recorded over the course of six days, in a cabin in southern Ontario with long-time bandmates Jason Haberman, Mike O’Brien and Don Kerr. The cabin was brought to the audience as the stage was dressed with vintage lamps, rugs, and a cozy fireplace.
Mangan opened a curtain to reveal a screen with a beautiful picture of a river — the view that the band got to see every day while recording the album. He started the night out with the opening track, ‘It Might Be Raining’, which had the whole venue go silent as Mangan’s soft vocals and beautiful instrumentation from the band warmed up the audience.
Though maybe too warm, as just after halfway through the album, a member of the audience fainted during the start of ‘Soapbox’, which he stopped the show and called for security and if anyone in the audience was a doctor. After everything was sorted, he started into the song again, and a second person across the venue fainted. Once everyone was attended to, Mangan joked with the audience, asking whether he should even perform the song and that he thought it was “cursed”. After the last note rang out, the audience cheered, and he let out a big sigh of relief.
The songwriter shared mementos throughout the night about living in Vancouver and his humble beginnings. The very Epiphone acoustic guitar that he used most of the night was gifted to him in 1990, which his brother and sister also received. There was a level of intimacy where he talked so casually between songs to the audience, which showed why hometown shows are his “favourite”.
After ‘Hit The Wall’, Natural Light came to a close with a thunderous applause from the sold-out audience. Mangan then shifted to “the hits” playing ‘Basket’, Pine for Cedars’, ‘Fool for Waiting’ solo, before the band entered back in on ‘In Your Corner (For Scott Hutchison)’.
Before heading into ‘Post-War Blues,’ he touched on the severity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, bringing attention to where our tax dollars are going and the bombs being dropped, killing and displacing innocent families. The song was released in 2013, and is definitely seeing a new meaning in 2025.
Nearing the end of the night, the singer performed his signature ‘Robots’ with the opener Bells Larsen taking to the stage and helping him on guitar. Mangan got up and personal as he walked through the crowd and had fans help him sing the choruses.
Dan Mangan has cemented himself in the Canadian music scene and garnered passionate fans around the world — but something is just so special about hometown shows. The singer cracked jokes throughout the night, seamlessly connected with the audience, and most importantly, performed a set of great music.
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DAN MANGAN
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The Midnight Bring ‘Time Machines’ Tour to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver
The Midnight turned the Queen Elizabeth Theatre into a glowing neon escape on May 10 as part of their Time Machines tour. Backed by sweeping synths and plenty of saxophone solos, the duo delivered a warm cinematic show.
By the time The Midnight hit the stage at 8pm, the Quennie was packed with fans spanning multiple generations. What stood out right away was how present everyone seemed. Phones stayed mostly down as the crowd soaked in every synth line, beat drop, and saxophone run.
Tyler Lyle was calm and conversational throughout the night, often encouraging singalongs that the audience happily delivered. The setlist balanced older fan favourites with newer tracks from 2025’s Syndicate. Songs like “Friction,” “Jason” performed with Harlee Case of New Constellations, and “Change Your Heart or Die” gave the show an energetic pulse, while “Los Angeles” and “Vampires” brought out the emotional core that has made the band so beloved in the synthwave world.
Visually, the show leaned into rich blues, purples, and neon pinks without going overboard. The production never distracted from the music itself. Instead, it amplified the feeling that The Midnight creates so well: nostalgia for a place that maybe never existed at all.
By the encore, the crowd was singing every word back as the band closed out a night that felt heartfelt and immersive.
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THE MIDNIGHT
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Fit For A King Brings ‘Lonely God’ Tour to Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Texas metalcore veterans Fit For A King turned the Commodore Ballroom into absolute chaos on May 8, bringing their Lonely God tour through Vancouver with support from Invent Animate, TEN56, and Acres. From the first breakdown of the night to the final crowdsurfer during “Witness The End,” the packed ballroom barely had a second to breathe.
Acres kicked things off. The UK group managed to pull the crowd in almost immediately. Tracks from their latest album The Host landed well, especially during the massive singalong sections that had even casual listeners joining in. By the end of their set, the first wave of crowdsurfers was already moving toward the barricade.
TEN56 followed with one of the heaviest sets of the night. The Paris band delivered punishing breakdowns and thick bass lines that rattled the Commodore floor. The pit only grew more chaotic with every song.
Invent Animate brought a completely different energy, leaning into atmosphere, but without sacrificing heaviness. The band sounded incredibly tight live, creating huge walls of sound that filled every corner of the room.
Then came Fit For A King. Opening with “Begin The Sacrifice,” the Texas band wasted no time sending the crowd into chaos. Frontman Ryan Kirby commanded the stage with nonstop energy, while bassist Ryan O’Leary drew huge reactions with his wild stage presence. Songs like “No Tomorrow,” “Breaking The Mirror,” and “When Everything Means Nothing” triggered deafening singalongs, while “God of Fire” and “Backbreaker” kept the pit spinning.
By the time Fit For A King closed with “Witness The End,” the Commodore looked exhausted but completely satisfied. Heavy metal music in Vancouver is alive and well.
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Upcoming Tour Dates:
05/10 Billings, MT @ Pub Station
05/12 Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
05/13 Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion
05/15 Little Rock, AR @ The Hall
05/16 Huntsville, AL @ Mars Music Hall
05/17 North Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
05/19 Knoxville, TN @ The Mill & Mine
05/20 Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
05/22 Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
05/23 Albany, NY @ Empire Live
05/24 Quebec City, QC @ Theatre Capitole
05/26 Ottawa, ON @ The Bronson
05/27 London, ON @ London Music Hall
05/29 Rochester, NY @ Anthology
05/30 Harrisburg, PA @ Capitol City Music Hall
05/31 Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall
More information on the band’s website.
FIT FOR A KING
INVENT ANIMATE
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer