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Noah Reid at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
On Friday night, Noah Reid brought his Live Again Tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver, and crowd got far more than a “hey, that’s the guy from Schitt’s Creek” moment. Sure, plenty of fans know him as Patrick Brewer, but onstage Reid made it clear he’s not an actor dabbling in music. He’s a songwriter through and through.
The set opened with a short snippet of “Runaway” before sliding into “Left Behind” and “Rivers Underground,” two of his most moving pieces. Reid’s voice carried warmth and clarity, with the kind of lived-in honesty that makes even a theatre feel like a living room. His 2-man band elevated the night, filling songs like “Got You” and “American Roads” with a textured sound that pushed them beyond their recorded versions.
Reid leaned into storytelling as much as songcraft. Between tracks, he joked with the crowd, shared anecdotes about writing in Toronto, and made space for reflective moments that matched the intimacy of songs like “False Alarms” and “Germantown.” The eight-minute sprawl of “Everything’s Fine” closed the main set with a fiery crescendo, leaving the room buzzing.
For the encore, he stripped it all back. Sitting at the piano, Reid offered a heartfelt cover of Joni Mitchell’s “A Case of You,” a nod to another Canadian great and a fitting way to end the night. It was a moment of quiet awe, the kind that lingers long after the lights come up.
Noah Reid may have first entered the cultural spotlight on television, but Friday proved his music stands firmly on its own. At the Vogue, he was simply an artist, and one well worth seeing.
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Upcoming Live Again Tour Dates:
9.21 – Victoria, BC – McPherson Playhouse Theatre
9.22 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theater
9.23 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
9.25 – Monterey, CA – Golden State Theater
9.26 – Modesto, CA – Gallo Center for the Arts
9.27 – Thousand Oaks, CA – Kavli Theater
9.29 – Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theater
10.1 – Santa Fe, NM – Meow Wolf
10.2 – Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater
10.4 – Lawrence, KS – Liberty Hall
10.6 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theater
10.7 – Dallas, TX – Moody Performance Hall
10.9 – Memphis, TN – Graceland Soundstage
10.10 – Franklin, TN – Franklin Theater
10.11 – Chattanooga, TN – Walker Theater
10.13 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
10.14 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater
10.17 – Charleston, SC – Riviera Theater 10.18 – Charlotte, NC – Carolina Theater
10.19 – Durham, NC – Carolina Theater
10.21 – Hopewell, VA – Beacon Theater
10.22 – Alexandria, VA – The Birchmere
10.23 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center for the Arts
10.25 – Phoenixville, PA – The Colonial Theater
10.26 – Northampton, MA – Academy of Music
More info on his website.
NOAH REID
SISTER RAY
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Alabama Shakes Bring the Soul Back to Vancouver
After nearly a decade away, Alabama Shakes returned to Vancouver on June 26 for a night that was both a reunion and a revival. Performing at the new Freedom Mobile Arch, the Alabama band wasted little time reminding the crowd why their blend of blues, rock, soul, and gospel made such an impact in the first place.
The band opened shortly after 8p.m. with immediate force, locking into the familiar rhythms that have defined their sound since their 2012 debut, Boys & Girls. As the daylight decreased, “Another Life” brought a warm shift to the rainy evening, with the crowd swaying together before “Hang Loose” kept the mood loose and upbeat.
At the centre of it all was Brittany Howard, whose voice remains as commanding as ever. Her ability to move from a delicate falsetto on “Future People” to a full-throated roar gave the songs a fresh edge without losing what made them special. “I Found You” brought out the band’s gospel and blues roots, while “Hold On” turned the venue into one massive singalong.
The set’s emotional high point came with “Gimme All Your Love,” as Howard and the band leaned into every groove. “Don’t Wanna Fight” followed with equal parts tension and release before the band left the stage.
Alabama Shakes‘ return showed that, after all these years, this band can still make a crowd rise.
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ALABAMA SHAKES
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Of Monsters and Men Bring ‘The Mouse Parade’ Tour to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver
Of Monsters and Men returned to Vancouver on June 25 with a packed show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, bringing their mix of indie folk, rock and cinematic pop to a crowd that was more than ready to welcome them back. After years away from the live stage, the Icelandic band showed no signs of rust, delivering a performance that moved easily between quiet, atmospheric moments and full-room singalongs.
The evening opened with American indie folk singer-songwriter, August Ponthier, who shared songs from their debut album Everywhere Isn’t Texas, as well as new unreleased material.
At 9p.m., the lights dropped and Of Monsters And Men emerged from the shadows, surrounded by haze and an eerie wash of light that matched the darker mood of their newer material.
The set leaned heavily on songs from their latest album, All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade, giving fans a chance to hear how the band’s sound has developed since their breakthrough. Tracks like “The Actor” and “Ordinary Creature” brought a more layered, reflective side of the group, yet they fit comfortably alongside older favourites.
Of course, the biggest reactions came when the band reached back into their catalogue. Both “King and Lionheart” and “Dirty Paws” had the audience singing along. Then came “Little Talks,” still one of the band’s biggest hits and an undeniable highlight of the night. The familiar opening instantly brought the room together, with the crowd handling a lot of the vocals.
At the centre of it all were Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar Þórhallsson, whose voices remain the band’s greatest strength. Their harmonies, paired with the group’s dynamic musicianship, made the long-awaited return feel completely worth the wait.
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OF MONSTERS AND MEN
AUGUST PONTHIER
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