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High Valley Bring ‘Paradise & Hurricanes Tour’ to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
The Commodore Ballroom leaned fully into country mode on March 27 as High Valley ended their Paradise & Hurricanes Tour in Vancouver. The room filled early, a mix of denim, boots, and fans ready to sing every word.
Opening the night was Kelowna singer Dawson Gray, a rising name who’s been carving his own lane in country. Known for his songwriting and easy stage presence, Gray brought a confident, no-frills set that clicked right away with the early crowd. He performed recent releases like “Chevy Back,” as well as his new 2026 single “When We Die,” hinting at a shift in sound. The highlight was his Canadian Medley that included Avril lavigne. His set felt polished but still loose enough to keep things personal, setting a strong tone for the night ahead.
When High Valley hit the stage, the energy spiked fast. Frontman Brad Rempel led the charge with a mix of polish and pure enthusiasm. From the first song, the band leaned into their signature blend of pop-country hooks and bluegrass roots. Tracks like “She’s With Me” and “Make You Mine” had the floor bouncing, while newer material kept things fresh. Rempel even mentioned how Vancouver got going right away instead of having to ease the crowd into the night.
Midway through, the set took a turn. The band pulled things back for a stripped-down segment that felt closer to a campfire jam than a packed ballroom. Requests came flying in, and High Valley played along, delivering older fan favourites with tight harmonies and a loose, personal feel. It was a smart shift that gave the night some breathing room.
Rempel stayed in constant motion, even stepping into the crowd to high-five fans and grab a few quick selfies without missing a line.
They closed the night the same way they opened it, with high energy and big singalongs. The balance between full-throttle country and quieter moments held up all night.
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HIGH VALLEY
DAWSON GRAY
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Goose Brings their ‘Summer Tour’ to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Goose brought their 2026 Summer Tour to Vancouver on Tuesday night, turning the Commodore Ballroom into a sweaty, late-night dance party that stretched well past 11 p.m.
The Connecticut-based quartet — Rick Mitarotonda, Peter Anspach, Trevor Weekz and drummer Cotter Ellis — has built a reputation for letting songs breathe onstage, and Vancouver got the full treatment. The band played two sets and an encore, giving the crowd plenty of room to settle into the grooves and watch the songs take unexpected turns.
The first set opened with “Yeti” before moving through “All I Need,” “Turbulence & The Night Rays” and “Time to Flee.” “Everything Must Go” kept things moving before “Hungersite” closed the set with one of the night’s bigger stretches of improvisation.
After a break, Goose returned and launched into “Electric Avenue,” a crowd-pleasing choice that had the Commodore singing along.
There was little interest in rushing through the evening. Goose gave each section space, moving from tight grooves to loose instrumental passages without making the show feel like a collection of extended solos.
For a band coming off a European run and heading into some of its biggest U.S. shows, Vancouver felt like another strong stop on the way. The Commodore may be a much smaller room than Madison Square Garden or SPAC, but Goose seemed perfectly happy to stretch out inside it.
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GOOSE
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Chance The Rapper Brings ‘Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour’ to Montreal at MTelus
After 10 years since its release, Chance the Rapper is back on tour to celebrate his album Coloring Book! With Montreal being the 4th stop on the tour, many fans packed into Montreal’s MTELUS on August 15th, 2026, with no idea of what to expect.
First, the audience was thrilled by an energetic and upbeat performance by opener La Reezy. His quick lyrics and heavy instrumentals had no trouble in setting the tone for the night, specifically during “Gold Chains,” and with stellar crowd engagement during “We Live.”
Then, Chance the Rapper took the stage! With Coloring Book being such a staple in 2016, especially in the rap community, it is a daunting task to bring that nostalgic energy back on stage. But, with a 24-song setlist, Chance does just that. Unsurprisingly, half the setlist features songs from Coloring Book, with the set opening with “All We Got,” and closing with “Same Drugs,” featuring a confetti-filled performance of “No Problem” in the middle. However, Chance doesn’t shy away from performing a few hits from his other albums as well, such as “Link Me In The Future” from STAR LINE, and some older work in Acid Rap.
Overall, there is something powerful about hearing these songs a decade later. The themes stay the same, yet as both the artist and audience grow, there’s new meanings and emotions to be found in the lyrics. The anniversary show felt like a reunion for those who grew up with Coloring Book, and that’s what ultimately makes this tour a success.
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CHANCE THE RAPPER
LA REEZY
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