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