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Livingston at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
Last night, Livingston, rising pop singer-songwriter from Denton, TX, took over the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver as part of The Story Continues Tour.
Braden Bales opened the night. The Toronto-born indie-pop artist has a knack for making people feel seen, thanks to lyrics that tackle anxiety and heartbreak without sugarcoating it. Highlights included “ME MYSELF AND YOU” and the viral “Chronically Cautious,” which had the crowd shouting every word.
At the start of the set, Bales shared that he’d been interrogated at the Canadian border for four hours and arrived just 15 minutes before his set. With no time for a proper soundcheck, he rolled with a stripped-down setup—two mics and one guitar—and apologized for the change. Honestly, it worked. The rough-around-the-edges vibe gave the set charm, and his banter more than made up for the tech limitations. Bonus laughs came when his guitarist, now dubbed “Jakadia” (not Jake), donned a blonde wig for “that final number.”YOU LIED.”
Livingston kicked off his hour-long show with “Half Life,” instantly setting the tone with strong vocals and a magnetic presence. At just 21, he’s already got the stage command of someone who’s been touring for a while. Songs like “Surprise!” and “Architect” brought the energy up, while “Brainstorm” slowed things down and gave everyone a moment to reflect.
He also got in on the border story fun, joking about being held up for hours because he had CBD in his suitcase—unaware that it’s not allowed in Canada. It was a lighthearted moment that got a big laugh.
He spent some time of the set at the barricade, receiving friendship bracelets, and singing face-to-face with fans, some of whom were clearly seeing their favourite artist live for the first time. There was a family vibe in the room, from groups of teens singing in unison to parents dancing in the back.
After a brief exit, he returned for a two-song encore, ending with the sweeping “Godspeed.” If this tour is any indication, Livingston isn’t just “one to watch,” he’s already here.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
6/6 – Seattle, WA – Showbox
6/7 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
6/9 – Portland, OR – Roseland Ballroom
6/11 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
6/12 – Los Angeles, CA – Fonda Theatre
More info on his website.
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LIVINGSTON
BRADEN BALES
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Peaches Brings Performance Art and Pure Chaos to Vancouver
Despite Peaches, aka Merrill Nisker, being such an iconic figure of my millennial youth, I had somehow never seen her live. After finally catching her at the Commodore Ballroom on September 4, I’m still wondering what took me so long.
Part concert, part performance art and completely unapologetic, Peaches delivered one of the wildest shows I’ve experienced. The night started strong with Pixel Grip, one of the best opening acts I’ve seen in years. By the time Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” came over the speakers before Peaches took the stage, the Commodore was buzzing.
Peaches opened with “Hanging Titties” dressed in an absurd, head-to-toe costume covered in dangling phallic imagery, setting the tone immediately. From there came a parade of outrageous costumes, surreal visuals and choreography that seemed purpose-built to make anyone uncomfortable. There were hairy body parts, fetish-inspired outfits and enough costume changes to give an entire season of RuPaul’s Drag Race a run for its money.
Yet beneath the shock value, there was a clear point. At 59, Peaches continues to challenge expectations around gender, sexuality, beauty and aging. Her show is deliberately confrontational, but it’s just as playful.
The biggest moment came when Peaches stepped into the crowd and was carried across the Commodore, performing as fans passed her overhead.
The encore brought the legendary “Fuck the Pain Away,” followed by “No Lube So Rude,” closing out a night that was equal parts hilarious, chaotic and completely unforgettable.
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PEACHES
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Wave To Earth Bring ‘the pieces tour’ to Vancouver
By the time Wave to Earth took the stage at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Arena on September 4, Vancouver was already buzzing. A lineup stretched around the block as fans waited to see the South Korean indie-rock trio kick off the first date of their the pieces tour in the city.
The band’s stage setup immediately set the tone, arranged to look like a cozy living room, complete with windows that opened onto a constantly changing view of the world outside. The clever screens showed footage filmed just outside the arena, creating the illusion that the stage was looking out onto the neighbourhood. Periodically, TransLink buses could be seen passing by, an unexpectedly Vancouver specific detail that made the arena feel intimate.
That sense of intimacy carried into the band’s entrance, with lead singer Daniel Kim stepping onto the stage wearing a UBC Arts cap, a small but memorable nod to the city and its university community.
From the opening notes, Wave to Earth leaned into the warm, laid-back atmosphere that has made their music resonate with fans around the world. The contrast between the arena’s size and the deliberately homey stage design made the show feel like being invited into the band’s living room.
As the opening night of the pieces tour, the Vancouver show set the tone for what promises to be a visually thoughtful and atmospheric run of dates.
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WAVE TO EARTH
All Photo Credit: Kelli Rothwell