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Gallery – The Black Crowes at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC
On April 16th, legendary rock band The Black Crowes brought their ‘Happiness Bastards Tour’ to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC, in support of their latest album Happiness Bastards, their first studio album since 2009.
21-year-old rocker Billy Tibballs opened the night with tracks from his debut album Stay Tennage. His energy on stage was contagious and warmed up the crowd perfectly for the main act.
Around 9pm, The Black Crowes appeared on stage and kicked things into high gear right away. They started the show with “Bedside Manners”, the opening track of Happiness Bastards. Frontman Chris Robinson commanded the stage as he moved all over the stage, while his brother Rich enjoyed his time on side of the stage delivering incredible guitar solos.
The Black Crowes has made sure to entertain their fans on this tour by performing a different setlist every night. Yesterday, the audience got treated to the classic hits like “Hard To Handle” “She Talks To Angels”, new songs from Happiness Bastards like “Wanting And Waiting” and “Wilted Rose”, as well as a few surprise tracks like “She Gave Good Sunflower” and “Paint an 8”.
For the encore, the band played “God’s Got It”, a Reverend Charlie Jackson’s cover. The band put on an amazing show for an hour and half. It was great to see the Robinson Brothers having fun and getting along.
You can still catch a Black Crowes show before they end their North American run in Philadelphia on May 7 at The Met Philadelphia, before flying to Europe. All the info is on the band’s website. Also, make sure to check out their merch stand, they have some of the best merch designs i have seen this year!
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THE BLACK CROWES
BILLY TIBBALLS
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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
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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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
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer