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Silverstein Hits Winnipeg on the ’25 Years of Noise Tour’
Silverstein’s 25 Years of Noise Tour hit Winnipeg’s Burton Cummings Theatre on November 23, delivering a multi-generational lineup that felt like a reminder of how loud, messy, and emotionally loaded this scene still is. With Bloom, Free Throw, and Thursday setting up the night, the show moved with the urgency of a band refusing to slow down, even after a quarter-century.
Australia’s Bloom opened with the confidence of a band quickly climbing the hardcore ladder. Their set leaned into fan favourites like “Forget Me Not” and “Out of Reach,” instantly locking the crowd into high gear. If anyone walked into the venue tired, Bloom shook that out within the first five minutes.
Free Throw followed with their trademark blend of self-aware chaos and catharsis. By the time “Two Beers In” dropped, the entire room was singing like it had been waiting all week for that one moment. “Tongue Tied” carried the same emotional weight, a reminder that Free Throw’s appeal lies in turning vulnerability into something loud and communal
Thursday, one of the most influential post-hardcore bands of the early 2000s, stepped up next. “Understanding in a Car Crash” and “Standing on the Edge of Summer” sounded as sharp as they did two decades ago, proof that Geoff Rickly’s voice still knows exactly where to land. When the band finished, a good chunk of the crowd immediately demanded “once more,” which tells you everything about the grip Thursday still has.
Then came the main event. Before Silverstein even touched their instruments, the theatre went dark as a montage rolled through the band’s 25-year history, grainy tour footage, cramped vans, early recordings, and flashes of the band aging alongside the scene they helped shape. It wasn’t subtle, but it didn’t need to be. It worked.
Silverstein opened hard, with “Negative Space”. “You Gotta Stay Positive” turned into a breakout moment despite its brevity. The band played like they had something to prove. Not in desperation, but with the energy of a group that still enjoys being loud together.
The encore sealed it: “My Heroine,” “Smashed Into Pieces,” and “Bleed No More.” The crowd belted every word, creating one of those closing moments that feels less like a sing-along and more like a collective release.
Twenty-five years in, Silverstein isn’t coasting on nostalgia. They’re staging a reminder to Winnipeg and everyone else that the noise still matters.
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Upcoming Tour Dates:
Nov. 26 – Edmonton, AB @ Midway
Nov. 28 – Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue
Nov. 29 – Portland, OR @ Roseland
Nov. 30 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
Dec. 02 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
Dec. 03 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
Dec. 05 – Riverside, CA @ RMA
Dec. 06 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
Dec. 07 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
Dec. 10 – Austin, TX @ RADIO/EAST
Dec. 12 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
Dec. 13 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
Dec. 14 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
Dec. 16 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
Dec. 17 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
Dec. 19 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
Dec. 20 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
More information on the band’s website.
SILVERSTEIN
THURSDAY
FREE THROW
BLOOM
All Photo Credit: Nischal Karki
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The Charlatans at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
There is something special about watching a band that has been doing this for decades step onstage and look like they are having just as much fun as the people watching them. That was The Charlatans at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver on September 11.
Frontman Tim Burgess remains one of the most naturally charismatic figures in British alternative rock. From the opening moments, he was constantly connecting with the crowd, arms raised, dancing across the stage and soaking in every response. There was no sense of going through the motions. The joy looked genuine.
The set balanced the band’s latest album, We Are Love, with a deep run through their back catalogue. “We Are Love,” “Deeper and Deeper” and “For the Girls” sat comfortably beside classics like “North Country Boy,” “Weirdo,” “Tellin’ Stories,” “One to Another” and “Just When You’re Thinkin’ Things Over.”
Tony Rogers’ Hammond organ remained one of the band’s secret weapons, adding that unmistakable swirl to the songs, while Mark Collins’ guitar and Martin Blunt’s bass gave the set its groove. The chemistry between the musicians was just as enjoyable as the songs themselves. At times, it felt less like watching a tightly scripted rock show and more like being invited into a really good studio jam.
“North Country Boy” and “One to Another” produced some of the biggest reactions of the night, but “The Only One I Know” was the obvious crowd-pleaser. They closed the encore with “Sproston Green.”
More than 30 years into their career, The Charlatans are not simply selling nostalgia. They are still making new music, still taking chances onstage and, perhaps most importantly, still look like they genuinely love playing together. Vancouver got a reminder that some bands age, but the Charlatans just keep playing.
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THE CHARLATANS
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Kaleo Brings Icelandic Fire to History Ottawa
Icelandic blues rock band Kaleo played History Ottawa on Tuesday night, headlining a bill that also introduced the city to opening act the Pernikoff Brothers in the duo’s first-ever Ottawa performance.
Pernikoff Brothers Open with Storytelling Performance
The Pernikoff Brothers took the stage first, tasked with winning over a crowd that had never seen them play live in the city. The band built its set around a strong narrative thread, framing songs with between-song storytelling.
A highlight of the night came from their drummer, whose solos punctuated the show and drew some of the loudest reactions of the opening slot.
Kaleo Headlines with Focus on Music Over Spectacle
When Kaleo walked out, there was no need for spectacle, the band let the music do essentially all of the talking. Just a tight, focused set built around the thing that’s made them a global name: those vocals.
Guitar work added a bluesy edge throughout, and the band’s dynamic range, moving between restrained verses and full-band choruses, kept the audience engaged without relying on elaborate production or extended stage talk.
The Icelandic band will finish their Canadian leg of the tour in Prince Edward Island September 11th, before continuing their international tour into 2027.
New Venue
The show also served as an early test for History, Ottawa’s newest live music venue. The room handled both acts well, supporting the Pernikoff Brothers‘ more stripped-down sound as well as Kaleo‘s fuller electric set. Based on this performance, the venue appears well-positioned to become a regular stop for touring acts.
Tuesday’s show paired a promising Ottawa debut from the Pernikoff Brothers with a focused, vocal-driven headline set from Kaleo, all inside a new venue that proved itself capable of hosting both.
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KALEO
PERNIKOFF BROTHERS
All Photo Credit: Kieran Delport