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Nelly at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa
On April 14, Nelly brought the heat with his Where The Party At tour to the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON.
With special guests and DJ’s aplenty, the party never stopped. Seats were barely used as the music and dancing continued in between each performance.
Opening for Nelly, Ja Rule arrived on stage a bit unconventionally. In bed. Appearing out from the covers was a half nude Ja Rule, beginning his set with getting dressed. Donning a Run DMC cap, he then proceeded to give an outstanding performance. Up and down the stage, the New York rapper produced the swag of a seasoned entertainer.
At 9:30 the stage was transformed into a nightclub for the headlining event. Dancers entered the stage followed by eight VIP guests, lucky enough to be on stage during Nelly’s set. Then out of the curtains ran out Nelly, wasting no time keeping the party going. To begin the night, Nelly wore an Ottawa Senators hockey jersey. Brady Tkachuk, the captain of the Senators, signed the jersey “To Nelly, making STL proud!” A great gesture by Tkachuk and the Senators organization.
Nelly’s high energy performance was intoxicating for the arena, with everyone out of their seats dancing along. With hits such as “Dillema”, “Air Force Ones” & of course “Hot in Herre”, the crowd was taken back to the early 2000s and they were loving every second of it. Nelly too looked like he was having the time of his life, smiling, dancing and waving to the crowd.
If you’re wondering Where The Party At, it’s wherever Nelly goes.
Upcoming Canadian tour dates:
-April 15 Montreal, QC
-April 18 Winnipeg, MB
-April 20 Saskatoon, SK
-April 21 Edmonton, AB
-April 22 Calgary, AB
-April 24 Vancouver BC
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NELLY
JA RULE
All Photo Credit: Kieran Delport
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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.
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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.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
JOYCE MANOR
All Photo Credit: Hunter Soo