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Jessie Reyez Brings ‘Paid In Memories’ Tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
Jessie Reyez kicked off the first of two sold-out nights of her Paid In Memories Tour at the Vogue Theatre on Friday, and the place felt charged before she even walked out.
Toronto R&B artist, Raahiim, warmed up the room with a smooth and short set that reminded us strongly of The Weeknd in the early days.
Shortly after 9pm, Jessie strolled out in oversized shades and a grin that said she was ready to tear the place up. She opened with “I NEVER SAID I WAS SANE,” rolling right into “Beggin 4 Luv.” For “Goliath”, she even brought her father on stage to dance with her. Her voice has that scratchy punch that hits you straight in the chest, and live, it somehow feels even bigger.
Early on, she laid out her three rules for the night: no shame, lose your voice, leave feeling better than you came. Simple, but she delivered on them with wild confidence. She chatted with the crowd like she was hosting the world’s most chaotic group therapy session, remembering names, tossing back jokes, and turning random moments into running bits. That level of connection is rare, and the room love it.
The set leaned heavy on the new album, but older staples like “Shutter Island,” “Figures,” and “Great One” drew some of the loudest reactions. “Figures,” played with just her guitar, brought the place to a hush. Minutes later, bras were flying onstage during “Jeans,” which she calmly hung on her mic stand like it was part of the set design.
She closed her main set with “CUDN’T B ME,” sending everyone out into the cold feeling lighter and a little wrecked in the best way.
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Upcoming Jessie Reyez Tour Dates:
Mon Nov 24 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre
Tue Nov 25 – Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall
Thu Nov 27 – Saskatoon, SK – Coors Event Centre
Fri Nov 28 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings
Tue Dec 02 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
Fri Dec 05 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
More information here.
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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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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
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Good Kid Bring ‘Can We Hang Out?’ Tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
On May 10th, Canadian indie rock band Good Kid brought their Can We Hang Out? Tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver. The Toronto-born group, known for their high-energy performances and catchy melodies, kept the Vancouver crowd going all night long with their quirky personalities and interactions with the crowd.
The band is touring in support of their first full-length studio album, Can We Hang Out Sometime? — A bright, energetic indie rock record about the importance of staying connected when life feels chaotic.
Good Kid took to the stage around 9:00 pm, previewing the fresh sounds of Can We Hang Out Sometime? Opening with the catchy “Wall”. Instantly, the band had the crowd at their fingertips, singing along to every single lyric and getting the whole venue jumping up and down.
The Toronto group have built one of the strongest artist–fan relationships in modern indie rock by making their audience feel like an active part of the band’s world rather than just consumers of their music. There is an official Good Kid discord server, and they regularly engage with their fans on social media. They’ve also tapped into the gaming/streaming space, letting people use their music without aggressive copyright enforcement and have made a name for themselves in the Fortnite community.
Through the night, the band ran through their hits like “From the Start”, Mimi’s Delivery Service”, “Cicada”, “Summer” and “Bubbly.”
The show was full of antics with a wall of death, playing basketball with a giant beach ball and hula hoops, and even lead singer Nick Frosst at one point joining the moshpit. With a show of hands, it was about half of the venue’s first concert experience, and Good Kid definitely made it one to remember.
One thing is for sure — anytime Good Kid rolls into town, Vancouver is always down to hang out sometime.
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GOOD KID
All Photo Credit: Good Kid