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NEEDTOBREATHE at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC – Gallery
On October 9, NEEDTOBREATHE brought their Caves World Tour to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC.
Electrofolk duo Tall Heights opened the night who shared songs from their four full length albums, including 2022 release Juniors, and their new album Softly Softly, out next week.
Then it was time for NEEDTOBREATHE. The band kicked off the show with the driving beats of “Great Night,” led by Josh Lovelace on keys and Randall Harris on drums. Frontman Bear Rinehart’s entrance was met with enthusiastic cheers as the band launched into “State I’m In” and “Don’t Bring That Trouble,” setting the tone for a high-energy evening.
The crowd quickly got involved, singing along and moving to the music, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the packed venue. The energy remained high throughout, but NEEDTOBREATHE also showcased their ability to dial things down with acoustic tracks highlighting their impeccable vocal harmonies.
One of the standout moments was “Wasting Time,” a song that allowed Lovelace to shine on the harmonica, bringing an old-school rock feel. Later, Rinehart’s powerful vocals and slide guitar work on “Washed by the Water” captivated the audience, especially as the band slowly built the song into a grand crescendo.
The main set wrapped up with “The Outsiders,” leaving the audience shouting in unison. The band returned for a rousing encore, closing with “Brother” and an acoustic version of “West Texas Wind,” a touching finale that left the crowd in awe.
NEEDTOBREATHE next dates on the Canadian tour leg:
Oct 11 – Edmonton, AB
Oct 12 – Calgary, AB
Oct 13 – Saskatoon, SK
Oct 14 – Winnipeg, MB
Oct 17 – Ottawa, ON
Oct 18 – Montreal, QC
Oct 19 – Toronto, ON
Oct 20 – Easton, PA *they know it’s not in Canada 😉
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NEEDTOBREATHE
TALL HEIGHTS
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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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
All Photo Credit: Ashley Bellam