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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
All Photo Credit: Hunter Soo
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Calum Scott Brings His ‘Avenoir Tour’ to the Wiltern in Los Angeles
Calum Scott took the Wiltern stage in Los Angeles on April 3rd, 2026, for his Avenoir Tour.
Calum Scott is a British singer-songwriter who first gained attention on Britain’s Got Talent in 2015, where his emotional cover of “Dancing On My Own” by Robyn became a global hit. Known for his powerful vocals and deeply personal songwriting, Scott blends pop with raw, heartfelt storytelling. His music often explores themes of love, identity, and self-acceptance, earning him a dedicated global fanbase and chart success with songs like “You Are The Reason.”
The theatre filled, and by 9 o’clock everyone was ready to dance, laugh, and cry together. The sense of community was in the air as many of the fans related to the vulnerability in Scott‘s music.
He performed a variety of songs from his discography: some new songs and his hits. My favorite moment was his stripped-back set, when he sang “No Matter What,” a song about him coming to terms with who he was. Tears began to fall throughout the crowd. What a meaningful night for music in Los Angeles.
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Upcoming Tour Dates:
04/06 Salt Lake City, UT – The Union
04/08 Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
04/10 Dallas, TX House of Blues
04/11 Houston, TX – House of Blues
04/12 Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
04/14 Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
04/16 Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
04/17 Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
04/18 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
04/21 Washington, D.C. – The Anthem
04/22 Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
04/23 New York, NY – Terminal 5
04/25 Boston, MA – Orpheum Theatre
04/26 Montreal, QC – MTELUS
04/28 Montreal, QC – MTELUS
04/29 Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
05/01 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
05/02 Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
05/03 Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
More information on Calum Scott’s website.
CALUM SCOTT
All Photo Credit: Colin Hancock
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Syd Taylor at The Belasco in Los Angeles
On Tuesday, March 31st, The Belasco in Downtown LA was packed with fans from both near and far. Syd Taylor, an indie-rock artist from Michigan, supported Goldie Boutilier on her North American tour, The King of Possibilities. From February 24th to April 4th, Syd opened for Boutilier at sixteen sold-out shows.
As Syd’s bandmates stepped onto the stage, the crowd erupted with cheers and chants of “Syd, Syd, Syd!” Soon after, Syd Taylor confidently walked across the stage in her stylish outfit, smiling brightly. She kicked off her set with songs from her new album, “After the Fact,” starting with “Love of Your Life,” then “Time to Go,” and “Leave Me Out of It.”
After parting ways with Stereo Jane, a band heavily inspired by ’90s rock—formed by Syd and her twin sister Emilia, known as Mia—Syd felt a strong desire to find her own artistic and personal identity.
Inspired by bands like Fleetwood Mac and The Beatles, Syd finally broke free from external expectations—no longer told which genre to pursue, whom to share her demo with, or how to present herself on stage. As her own producer, songwriter, and guitarist, she spent three months drawing inspiration from her Los Angeles apartment and charting her own creative path. This ultimately led to her releasing her debut album “After the Fact.”
Syd once said that, during the process of making this album, she felt this was “the first time that [she had] been able to sit down and create something for [herself].” Syd had previously felt like she was prioritizing others and wanted to get as far away from that mindset as possible.
To create an album as raw and reflective as “After the Fact,” Syd needed to discover her artistic style. This led her to find confidence in this new era of her career.
Head to Syd‘s website for more information on upcoming tour dates.
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SYD TAYLOR
All Photo Credit: Taylor Blazer