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Max McNown at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
There was an easy warmth running through the Commodore Ballroom on October 15, when Oregon singer-songwriter Max McNown brought his Forever Isn’t Long Enough Tour to Vancouver for the first of two nights in the city.
Jack Wharff opened the night with a solo set that leaned into rootsy rock and grit. His voice carried a lived-in charm, and tracks like “Ole Virginia” and “Picture Perfect” showed why he’s one to keep an eye on. A surprise highlight came when he covered Pink Floyd’s “Time,” turning the classic into a soulful, acoustic moment that drew loud cheers. By the end of his set, the audience was warmed up and ready for more stories set to melody.
When McNown stepped into the light, BC Lions jersey on his back, and strummed the first notes of “Forever Ain’t Long Enough,” the room stilled. His voice, steady and slightly rough around the edges, filled every corner of the venue. Songs like “Hotel Bible” and “Turned Into Missing You” hit with emotional clarity, the kind that makes you stop talking and just listen. He spoke often between songs, cracking jokes and thanking fans for showing up, his humility landing as easily as his lyrics.
The night’s peak came during “Marley,” where McNown slipped into a quick cover of “Three Little Birds.” The crowd sang it back, smiling. He closed with “Better Me For You (Brown Eyes),” a soft finish.
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MAX MCNOWN
JACK WHARFF
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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
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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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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