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Ninja Sex Party at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
For the first time in Vancouver, Ninja Sex Party brought their Pure Elegance Tour to the sold out Commodore Ballroom, alongside Nova Scotia’s own, TWRP!
Dressed in their signature vibrant, futuristic costumes, TWRP’s keyboardist and vocalist Doctor Sung, guitarist Lord Phobos, bassist Commander Meouch, and drummer Havve Hogan served as both the opening act and the backing band for Ninja Sex Party. From hoverboards and keytars to high kicks and splits, and a blend of sci-funk and ’80s fusion tunes, TWRP kicked off the night with a perfect mix of chaotic energy and feel-good vibes.
“Get Ready to Get Ready”, the ‘Couv crowd was ready to take in what Ninja Sex Party was about to bring! Danny Sexbang, aka Dan Avidan, and Ninja Brain, aka Brian Wecht, were prepared to keep the energy and antics at an all-time high for the next 90 minutes. Playing a mixture of funky comedic originals like “Welcome to My Parents’ House” and “Orgy For One”, covers such as “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”, a tribute to Korn, and their collaborative songs with TWRP, playing “The Hit” and “Starlight Brigade”, NSP delivered a theatrical set that effortlessly blended humour and musical precision, keeping the dedicated fanbase of Vancouver engaged from start to finish. One could also say that the highlight of the night was Paul Stanley, via a button on Ninja Brian’s soundboard, as the band’s very own hype man to get the crowd both hysterical and riled up.
Although it took 16 years for Ninja Sex Party to bring their show to Vancouver, it was well worth the wait! TWRP and NSP are a match made in synth heaven, and Vancouverites cannot wait to have them back!
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NINJA SEX PARTY
TWRP
All Photo Credit: Heather Horncastle
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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