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G-Eazy at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
G-Eazy brought swagger, sweat, and a stacked setlist to the Vogue Theatre last night, and Vancouver showed up ready.
He’s on his Helium Tour right now, and the show felt like a victory lap mixed with a deep cut appreciation night. From the jump, the energy was loud. The room was full and buzzing well before he hit the stage. Everyone just wanted to be closer to the front.
Goody Grace opened with a stripped-down set, just him, a guitar, and a lot of feeling. It was mellow, maybe a little too mellow for a crowd this amped, but he held his own. Even with some folks talking over him, he powered through with solid vocals and a “thanks for showing up” attitude that made him easy to root for.
Marc E. Bassy was up next, bringing a smoother, R&B-leaning vibe that shifted the mood. His voice was on point, and the crowd warmed up fast, especially during the more familiar tracks. For the last song of his set, G-Eazy popped back out to join him on “Slide,” and the crowd lost it. The chemistry between the two was solid, and it gave the night a nice surprise before the main event.
When G-Eazy finally walked out (shades on, obviously), the place got louder. He opened with “One of Them” and didn’t slow down for the next 90-ish minutes. It was a mix of the bangers (“Me, Myself & I,” “Him & I”), some fan-only gems, and newer stuff like “Lady Killers II” that had the crowd losing their minds. TikTok may have revived that one in 2024, but it hit hard live. He kept yelling, “Do y’all remember this one?” and the screams that followed made it clear. Yes, yes they do.
At one point, bras flew onto the stage. He danced around like he owned the place, and still found a moment to get kind of sentimental. “Best thing in life is love,” he said. G-Eazy sounded good, confident, cool but still present. He asked for energy, and the crowd gave it. Vancouver was into it, G-Eazy was into it. It all worked.
Hopefully we don’t have to wait long for the next one. In the meantime, he will be on tour in North America until mid-May so get your tickets now. More tour info on his website.
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G-EAZY
MARC E. BASSY
GOODY GRACE
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Alabama Shakes Bring the Soul Back to Vancouver
After nearly a decade away, Alabama Shakes returned to Vancouver on June 26 for a night that was both a reunion and a revival. Performing at the new Freedom Mobile Arch, the Alabama band wasted little time reminding the crowd why their blend of blues, rock, soul, and gospel made such an impact in the first place.
The band opened shortly after 8p.m. with immediate force, locking into the familiar rhythms that have defined their sound since their 2012 debut, Boys & Girls. As the daylight decreased, “Another Life” brought a warm shift to the rainy evening, with the crowd swaying together before “Hang Loose” kept the mood loose and upbeat.
At the centre of it all was Brittany Howard, whose voice remains as commanding as ever. Her ability to move from a delicate falsetto on “Future People” to a full-throated roar gave the songs a fresh edge without losing what made them special. “I Found You” brought out the band’s gospel and blues roots, while “Hold On” turned the venue into one massive singalong.
The set’s emotional high point came with “Gimme All Your Love,” as Howard and the band leaned into every groove. “Don’t Wanna Fight” followed with equal parts tension and release before the band left the stage.
Alabama Shakes‘ return showed that, after all these years, this band can still make a crowd rise.
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ALABAMA SHAKES
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Of Monsters and Men Bring ‘The Mouse Parade’ Tour to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver
Of Monsters and Men returned to Vancouver on June 25 with a packed show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, bringing their mix of indie folk, rock and cinematic pop to a crowd that was more than ready to welcome them back. After years away from the live stage, the Icelandic band showed no signs of rust, delivering a performance that moved easily between quiet, atmospheric moments and full-room singalongs.
The evening opened with American indie folk singer-songwriter, August Ponthier, who shared songs from their debut album Everywhere Isn’t Texas, as well as new unreleased material.
At 9p.m., the lights dropped and Of Monsters And Men emerged from the shadows, surrounded by haze and an eerie wash of light that matched the darker mood of their newer material.
The set leaned heavily on songs from their latest album, All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade, giving fans a chance to hear how the band’s sound has developed since their breakthrough. Tracks like “The Actor” and “Ordinary Creature” brought a more layered, reflective side of the group, yet they fit comfortably alongside older favourites.
Of course, the biggest reactions came when the band reached back into their catalogue. Both “King and Lionheart” and “Dirty Paws” had the audience singing along. Then came “Little Talks,” still one of the band’s biggest hits and an undeniable highlight of the night. The familiar opening instantly brought the room together, with the crowd handling a lot of the vocals.
At the centre of it all were Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar Þórhallsson, whose voices remain the band’s greatest strength. Their harmonies, paired with the group’s dynamic musicianship, made the long-awaited return feel completely worth the wait.
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OF MONSTERS AND MEN
AUGUST PONTHIER
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