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Joy Oladokun at Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
On March 6, American singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun brought her deeply personal and emotional Blackbird Tour to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, delivering a night that felt equal parts intimate and triumphant.
Opening the evening was Luke Tyler Shelton, whose warm stage presence and heartfelt songwriting set the tone for the night. With a voice that carried a quiet strength, Shelton’s performance resonated with the crowd, offering a perfect lead-in to the main event as he shard songs form his latest album Hell of A Ride.
Taking the stage to an enthusiastic welcome, Oladokun kicked off her set with “Am I?” from her latest album, Observations from a Crowded Room. The track’s ‘90s alt-rock energy and raw lyrics immediately pulled the audience into her orbit. Oladokun’s ability to balance vulnerability with humour was on full display throughout the night.
She shared a story about her bandmates getting denied entry into Canada. Despite the setback, she played with a temporary bassist and keyboardist, both of whom fit effortlessly into her sound. She also joked about a team member reminding her to finish her weed before crossing the border to Canada, earning big laughs from the audience.
The setlist was a well-curated mix of old favourites and newer material. “Taking Things for Granted” had the crowd cheering from the first chord, while “We’re All Gonna Die” turned existential dread into a sing-along moment of catharsis. Halfway through her set, she launching into an acoustic set that ended with The Beatles’ “Blackbird.” The emotional peak of the night came with “Flowers”. The room fell into a reverent hush, hanging on every word.
Her show left everyone a little lighter, a little more understood. If you haven’t seen Joy Oladokun live yet, do yourself a favour—her music hits different in a packed room full of love. More tour info on her website.
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JOY OLADOKUN
LUKE TYLER SHELTON
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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
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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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