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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
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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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
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Sabaton Bring Fire and Fury to Vancouver on North American Tour Finale
After many many years away from Vancouver, Sabaton returned to the PNE Forum on October 8 for a fiery night of heavy metal, military-themed theatrics and massive sing-alongs. The Swedish metal band chose the city to close out its North American tour, and it went out with a bang.
Opening the night was Pop Evil, whose modern hard rock offered a different sound from the headliner’s power metal. Tracks like “Trenches” brought plenty of energy, giving the crowd a reason to get moving before the main event. Their heavier riffs and commanding stage presence made for a solid start to the evening despite the low lighting.
Sabaton wasted little time making its return count. Kicking off with “Ghost Division,” the band delivered a wall of sound backed by pounding drums, sharp guitar riffs and bursts of fire that lit up the Forum. The stage, complete with military-inspired hardware, gave the performance the feel of a full-scale production rather than a standard metal concert.
Frontman Joakim Brodén led the charge with his unmistakable voice and natural sense of showmanship. Songs like “The Last Stand,” “Stormtroopers” and “Night Witches” showcased the band’s knack for turning historical stories into anthems built for thousands of voices. The crowd happily did its part, singing along throughout the night.
The spectacle never distracted from the music. Flames punctuated the band’s heaviest moments, adding extra intensity to “Bismarck,” “Fields of Verdun” and “The Attack of the Dead Men.” For the latter, the band leaned into the song’s subject matter with gas masks, adding another theatrical touch to an already explosive set.
The closing stretch was pure Sabaton. “Swedish Pagans” brought another huge audience sing-along before “Primo Victoria” and “To Hell and Back” sent the Forum into the night at full volume.
After seven years, Sabaton gave Vancouver plenty of reasons to welcome them back. Closing the North American tour with a performance this tight, loud and entertaining was a fitting end to the run. With commanding vocals, memorable choruses and enough pyro to warm the entire Forum, the band left little doubt that its next visit cannot come soon enough.
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SABATON
POP EVIL
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer