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Nate Smith at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver
Nate Smith rolled into Vancouver last night for the second-to-last stop of his Through The Smoke tour, and the Orpheum crowd gave him a full-throttle welcome. With festival season around the corner and just one show left in Victoria, this one felt like a send-off party—and Smith brought the heat.
The night kicked off with Preston James, who wasted no time showing off his mix of country, soul, and gritty Southern charm. A Tennessee native with a powerful voice and easy charisma, he won the crowd over fast. His set included heartfelt originals and a cover or two that had people pulling out their phones. I
Then, just after 9, Smith hit the stage like a man on a mission, wearing an amazing custom Canadian leather jacket adorning the O Canada lyrics on one sleeve. No giant video walls. No crazy lasers. Just a full-throttle country rock show. He tore into “Whiskey on You” early in the set, getting the entire crowd on their feet singing—and honestly, it could’ve ended there and people would’ve left happy.
But he kept it going. New single “Nobody Likes Your Girlfriend” hit hard, and “Sleeve” brought a quieter, emotional moment. He then covered “Chasing Cars” in a way that somehow didn’t feel cheesy. He made a giant theatre feel small for a second.
By the time he closed with “World on Fire” and “I Like It,” phones were up, fists were pumping, and Smith looked like he’d left everything he had on stage. Country fans in BC got a treat last night—and if Victoria’s the finale, it’s going to be a hell of a night.
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NATE SMITH
PRESTON JAMES
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