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Set It Off at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
On November 11, American rock band Set It Off brought their tour to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC in support of their Self-Titled album.
After three high-octane openers (Autumn Kings, Vana, and Fame on Fire) you’d think the crowd might’ve been running out of gas. Not a chance. The room buzzed with anticipation as a voice over the speakers counted down from 30 seconds. Then, in a flash of lights and smoke, Set It Off stormed the stage and kicked into “Rotten.”
Frontman Cody Carson wasted no time commanding the audience like a ringmaster in his own twisted carnival. Between leaping across the stage, pumping his fist in time with the crowd, and somehow still hitting every note, Carson’s energy was relentless. Guitarist Zach DeWall’s bright riffs gave the band’s darker material a pop-rock shimmer, while drummer Maxx Danzinger, framed by an elaborate light display, played with wild precision that made it impossible to look away.
Early in the set, Vana’s Romy Flores joined Carson for a fiery duet on “Partners in Crime,” making the fan-favourite track feel fresh and unpredictable. Later, Danzinger swapped places with Carson to take over vocals on “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead,” a chaotic and charming highlight.
By the time the encore rolled around, the crowd still had plenty left to give and “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing [REBORN]” closed the night with explosive energy.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Nov 12 – Seattle @ Showbox SoDO
Nov 14 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
Nov 16 – Los Angeles @ The Regent Theater
Nov 17 – Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory OC
Nov 18 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
Nov 20 – Houston @ House Of Blues
Nov 21 – Dallas @ South Side Music Hall
Nov 23 – Orlando @ House of Blues
Nov 25 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
Nov 26 – Detroit @ St. Andrew’s Hall
Nov 28 – Indianapolis @ Egyptian Room At Old National Centre
Nov 30 – Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo RiverWorks
Dec 1 – Toronto @ Danforth Music Hall
Dec 2 – Boston @ Paradise Rock Club
Dec 5 – New York City @ Irving Plaza
Dec 6 – Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall
Dec 7 – Philadelphia @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
Dec 9 – Baltimore @ Nevermore Hall
Dec 10 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
More information here.
SET IT OFF
FAME ON FIRE
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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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.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
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