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Lauren Spencer Smith at MTelus in Montreal
On February 24th, 2026, Lauren Spencer Smith’s The Art of Being a Mess tour made its stop in snowy Montreal, Canada, at MTELUS. As fans trickled into the venue, they were treated to a beautiful and fun opening performance by “fairy-princess” Maisy Kay. She wore a beautiful layered and whimsical dress, and sported her iconic butterfly microphone. It was an excellent start to the event, and set a tone of dancing, fun and good energy to the night.
Next up was a second opening performance by Sadie Jean, whose indie pop music easily had fans swaying and dancing along. Her set included songs such as “I Tried”, “Somebody’s Everything”, and “WYD Now?” She took the time to wave and interact with fans, even taking a few gifts such as a bedazzled cowboy hat, and a Quebec flag designed for her.
Finally, fans buzzed in excitement as the main act, Lauren Spencer Smith took the stage. Her stage design was intricate and fun, featuring a telephone booth, a bench and a “Sad Girl on a Bench” tissue box, and various “street signs” that had references to the themes of her music. Her set opened with “IF KARMA DOESN’T GET YOU (I WILL)”, an intensely upbeat song that every fan in the room knew the words to. A few balloons were thrown into the air as the set continued, where “28” was performed on the bench mentioned earlier. Smith’s setlist consisted of 20 songs, and it was truly an emotional rollercoaster between soft and heavy themes, which felt like a perfect reflection of her discography. During the set, she continued the tradition of taking a picture with the crowd, which serves as a wonderful memory for fans to look back on.
Closing with “Fingers Crossed” and “Sticks & Stones”, Lauren Spencer Smith thanked the crowd for the night, and headed off stage to the sound of adoring cheers, and the energy of a great night!
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Upcoming Tour Dates:
February 28—Detroit, MI—The Fillmore
March 2—Indianapolis, IN—Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
March 3—Chicago, IL—Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
March 4—Madison, WI—The Sylvee
March 6—Kansas City, MO—Uptown Theater
March 7—Minneapolis, MN—The Fillmore
March 10—Denver, CO—The Fillmore
March 11—Salt Lake City, UT—The Union
March 13—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren
March 14—Anaheim, CA—House of Blues
March 17—Los Angeles, CA—The Wiltern
March 18—San Francisco, CA—The Masonic
March 19—Sacramento, CA—Ace of Spades
March 21—Portland, OR—Roseland Theatre
March 22—Vancouver, BC—The Orpheum
March 23—Seattle, WA—Moore Theatre
More information on the tour here.
LAUREN SPENCER SMITH
SADIE JEAN
MAISY KAY
All Photo Credit: Ashley Bellam
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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.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
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