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James Barker Band Ends ‘Buckle Up Tour’ at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver

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December 1, 2025

James Barker Band wrapped their Buckle Up Tour in Vancouver on Sunday night. The Ontario crew has been stacking hits and new singles all year, so closing things out in a packed, rowdy room suited them. With a fresh chart-topper in “You Didn’t Hear It From Me” and their newer track “Somebody I Know” buzzing, they walked in with momentum and played like a band happy to empty the tank.

Alli Walker and Mitch Zorn kicked off the night with warm, rootsy shows that set the tone without stealing the spotlight. Special shout-out to Alli Walker for playing her bagpipe giving her set a special touch. By the time JBB hit with “Caught Me at a Good Time” and “It’s Workin’,” everyone was ready to yell every word. The band kept the pace tight, moving through “On the Water,” “Somebody I Know,” and the still-massive “Chills” before firing up “Blue Lights” and “There’s a Drink for That.”

One of the highlights came mid-set when they stitched together a run of covers from “She Talks to Angels” to “Pink Pony Club,” a weird mix on paper that somehow worked. The crowd didn’t care about logic, they loved it. The band’s own catalogue carried the rest: “Meet Your Mama,” “Love On You,” a fun nod to Jade Eagleson with “Shakin’ In Them Boots,” and the fan-favourite combo of “Wastin’ Whiskey” and “Keep It Simple.”

The encore sealed it with “Living the Dream.” They closed with “Lawn Chair Lazy,” which felt right, both laid-back and catchy.

All night, James Barker Band looked and sounded amazing, and fans were loud. As far as final nights go, this one felt like a proper send-off.

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