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Our Last Night at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
Our Last Night brought their farewell run, fittingly named The Final Tour, to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver on August 18, and the night felt less like a goodbye and more like a celebration. The New Hampshire band, who formed back in 2004 when brothers Trevor and Matt Wentworth were just kids, has spent two decades building a devoted global following. Now, as husbands and fathers, they’re closing the touring chapter of their story to focus on home life, but not before one last round with their fans.
Joined by Grayscale and Wind Walkers as support acts, Our Last Night hit the stage with an energy that suggested they weren’t quite ready to let go. Their setlist was a mix of originals and the viral covers that turned them into YouTube mainstays. From their take on Gracie Abrams’ “That’s So True” to a soaring version of the Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris,” the night felt like scrolling through the band’s greatest hits playlist come to life. Originals like “Same Old War” and “White Tiger” drew some of the loudest singalongs, while their take on Tove Lo’s “Habits (Stay High)” kept the crowd moving.
Trevor addressed the audience more than once, reflecting on the band’s history and thanking fans for sticking with them since their basement days. There was a bittersweet edge to the night. Everyone knew this was the last time OLN would storm a Vancouver stage. But when the encore rolled out with “Sunrise,” it felt hopeful rather than heavy, like a promise that their story isn’t over.
For a band whose career started as kids dreaming big, ending with a packed theatre singing along to every word was a fitting sendoff.
Upcoming tour dates:
08/19 Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
08/20 Portland, OR @ Roseland Ballroom
08/22 Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
08/23 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues Anaheim
08/24 Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
08/25 Albuquerque, NM @ Revel Entertainment Center
08/27 Oklahoma City, OK @ Tower Theatre
08/28 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues Dallas
08/29 Austin, TX @ Emo’s Austin
08/30 Houston, TX @ House of Blues Houston
09/05 Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live
09/06 Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live Orlando
09/07 Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern
09/09 Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte
09/10 Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
09/11 Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
09/12 Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater
09/13 Boston, MA @ Roadrunner
09/15 Québec City, QC @ Théâtre Capitole
09/16 Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
09/17 Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
09/19 Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
09/20 Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre and Ballroom
09/21 Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Hall
09/23 Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center
09/24 Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
09/25 Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
09/26 Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
More information on their website.
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OUR LAST NIGHT
GRAYSCALE
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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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