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grentperez at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver
On Saturday night, Filipino-Australian singer and songwriter grentperez brought a whole lot of heart and charm to Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre with his Backflips In A Restaurant Tour. The Filipino-Australian singer-songwriter played to a packed house on June 7, with a warm, breezy set that made the big room feel intimate.
Opener Rocco was a pleasant surprise for many. His indie pop sound paired well with his smooth vocals and sweet, romantic energy. “Only Boy” earned the loudest cheers of his set and got everyone out of their seats.
grentperez followed with the same laid-back magnetism that’s made him a rising star online and off. His vocals were soft but strong, wrapping around lyrics. A standout moment came during “Yours to Keep,” when he brought a couple onstage to watch the show from a candlelit dinner table (yes, an actual table was rolled out as part of his “g’s Bar & Grill” stage setup). It was a bit cheesy, but really adorable.
grentperez’s set was warm, honest, and memorable, just like his music.
Grentperez Upcoming Tour Dates:
08/06: Seattle, USA
10/06: San Francisco, USA
11/06: Sacramento, USA
13/06: Los Angeles, USA
14/06: Los Angeles, USA
14/06: Dublin, Ireland
16/09: Manchester, UK
17/09: Glasgow, UK
18/09: Birmingham, UK
20/09: London, UK
22/09: Paris, France
24/09: Cologne, Germany
25/09: Berlin, Germany
26/09: Hamburg, Germany
28/09: Amsterdam, Netherlands
30/09: Brussels, Belgium
More info on his website.
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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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PETRA Celebrated Their 50th Anniversary in Argentina with the “50th Anniversary World Tour”
Approximately two years after their last visit to the country, PETRA returned to Argentina to celebrate their fifty years as a band with a show at Arena Sur in Buenos Aires on May 16th, as part of their 50th Anniversary World Tour.
The tour, which also serves as the presentation of their new album HOPE, has already visited countries such as Costa Rica and Finland, and will continue through Mexico, Switzerland, and the United States.
Considered one of the most important and influential bands in Christian rock history, PETRA has impacted multiple generations throughout its five decades of career. The band has released more than twenty albums, including studio records, live albums, and compilations, sold nearly ten million copies worldwide, and received four Grammy Awards and ten Dove Awards. They also became the first Christian band inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
During this new era, the group is also presenting HOPE, their twenty-first album and first studio record featuring new songs in more than twenty years. The release includes “Deliver Us,” the lead single inspired by Ephesians 6:12-13 and centered around a message of faith and spiritual strength.
The night at Arena Sur began with a performance by La PaezSystem as the opening act, kicking off an evening marked by rock and faith-based music.
After fifty years of career, PETRA continues to keep alive the legacy that turned them into one of the most recognized bands within Christian rock music.
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PETRA
All Photo Credit: Alan Canale
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Joyce Manor Bring I Used To Go To This Bar Tour to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
On May 11th, American punk rock band Joyce Manor brought their I Used To Go To This Bar Tour to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver for a high-energy, jam-packed set.
The punk rock band from Torrance, California, was formed in 2008. Known for their fast, emotionally charged songs and energetic live shows, they became a major influence in modern emo and pop-punk with albums like Never Hungover Again and 40 oz. to Fresno.
Taking the stage at 9:45 pm, Joyce Manor ran through an impressive 24-song set, jumping into hit after hit, with little downtime. The band kept the energy in the room throughout the night, with lots of moshing and crowdsurfing, especially in their hits “Catalina Fight Song”, “Heart Tattoo,” and “Constant Headache.”
Between the mayhem, the band’s songs evoke a deep sense of nostalgia, capturing the feeling of past heartbreak and growing up. Barry Johnson’s emotionally charged vocals, paired with the band’s raw, unfiltered guitar sound, have a way of making you get into your feelings.
The 24-song set allowed Joyce Manor to premiere a lot of their new material from I Used To Go To This Bar, while ripping through some of their biggest hits on cult favourites, Never Hungover Again and Joyce Manor, leaving something for everyone to enjoy.
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JOYCE MANOR
All Photo Credit: Hunter Soo