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Peach PRC in New York City – Review & Gallery
It’s Pride month in New York City so it was only natural to spend two nights with Australia’s glittering (self-dubbed) Lesbian Popstar Peach PRC.
Every aspect of the stage was curated to Peach’s bubblegum pop Y2k aesthetic— from her full body pink glitter and extravagant makeup and stage outfits to the lighting and visuals. Shoutout to makeup artists Stirling Tull and Linnea Sumner who crafted these glittery looks. Their artwork makes for a striking appearance in the best way. The looks felt like a nod to Peach’s pink and sparkling essence and the aesthetics of drag performers and made both Peach and Chloe on guitar absolutely magnetic and eye-catching. In addition to the makeup looks, Peach continued to sparkle at the center of my attention from the artful lighting by Jackson Sto.
Fans of Peach PRC are incredibly involved and dedicated to the artist, both nights I attended there were fan projects that filled the floor during specific songs. Night one at Warsaw fans held up paper hearts that read “Peach PRC saved me” and on the second night at Irving Plaza they filled the audience with rainbow flags during “God is a Freak.” There was a clear bond between the artist and her fans that was palpable even from the side of the stage, Peach’s smiles to the audience told all. She received many pigeon and pink themed gifts throughout the show from fans. The crowd was so loud and excited and most came for both nights— some fans coming from as far as Canada for the sold out Irving Plaza show.
Peach performed solo with Chloe Dadd on guitar. Peach is a captivating performer and her vocals across these two performances were some of her best. Between the dynamic Chloe and sparkling Peach on stage you’d be hard pressed to choose who to look at. The on-stage chemistry between the pair creates a sense of comfort, allowing them to tap into the emotions of the audience during what Peach dubbed the “sad section of the concert where we’re all gonna cry.” The pair sat on stage and performed Peach’s newest single, “Touchy Subject” to an audience that all certainly had to dab at their eyes. Her songwriting style is raw and vulnerable and they are well-suited to being performed live to a receptive audience who come in ready to feel. During this part of the set the audience sang along, harmonizing at times, captivated by the storytelling.
I think what makes Peach PRC such a compelling artist both on and off the stage is her authenticity to herself. She makes music about the deepest of emotions and puts so much of herself into each song that they take the listener on an emotional journey. Her performance celebrates the highs and lows of life and she is unafraid to be authentic to herself on stage. Her songs about her lesbian identity reflect this and the live show created a space for her concert attendees to also feel celebrated in their sexualities or gender identities. Peach was given a lesbian flag during the Pride flag fan project and the singer danced and proudly held up the flag, waving it for all to see. She also incorporates a stripper pole into the set, an ode to her previous profession. The audience loved the moments where she stepped out in 7 inch clear platforms and did tricks on the pole. She celebrates the journey that brought her to the glittery pop performances she puts on today. It was such a moving show to be at during Pride Month.
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All Photo Credit: Anya Tucker
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CAAMP Keeps Things Intimate at Vancouver’s Freedom Mobile Arch
CAAMP brought its indie folk-rock sound to Vancouver’s Freedom Mobile Arch on August 12, proving that a band built on stripped-back songwriting can still make a large outdoor stage feel personal.
Formed in Ohio in 2013 by Taylor Meier and Evan Westfall, CAAMP has grown considerably from its early days playing smaller rooms. That growth can be tricky for a band whose songs depend on warmth and vulnerability, but the Vancouver show never felt disconnected from those roots.
Meier’s raspy vocals were front and centre from the opening moments, giving the songs a lived-in quality that suited the setting. The band moved comfortably between its folkier material and more upbeat rock moments, with “Peach Fuzz” standing out as one of the evening’s biggest crowd responses. The song, from 2019’s By and By, remains one of CAAMP’s defining tracks.
The group’s chemistry was just as important as the songs themselves. Rather than leaning on a huge production, CAAMP kept the focus on the musicians. Warm lighting and a relatively simple stage setup gave the performance room to breathe, fitting the band’s earthy sound far better than a wall of video screens ever could. The set showed CAAMP’s willingness to step outside its own catalog, too, with covers woven naturally into the night
CAAMP’s latest chapter comes after the release of Copper Changes Color in 2025, followed by a busy touring schedule that has included dates with Zach Bryan and Mumford & Sons. The band is giving back along the way, donating $1 from each ticket sold to its Great Heights Movement, which supports charitable programs in the Columbus, Ohio area and beyond.
By the end of the night, CAAMP had done what it does best: make a big outdoor show feel surprisingly close-up. No excessive production was needed, the songs and the band carried the night.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
August 15 – Calgary, AB – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
August 17 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheatre
August 18 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater
August 21 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
August 22 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
August 24 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
August 26 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
August 29 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
September 24 – Rochester Hills, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
September 25 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
September 29 – Chattanooga, TN – Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
October 4 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Broward Center for the Performing Arts
More information here.
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CAAMP
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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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
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer