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Skillet at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC – Gallery
On May 12, American Christian rock band Skillet brough their Day of Destiny Tour to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC.
Fellow American band Adelitas Way kicked off the night. Frontman Rick DeJesus has an engaging personality that radiates on stage, making you feel as if you were the only one in the room at times as the band performs their hits.
A roar erupts as Skillet took the stage, the anticipation palpable among the eager crowd. The band launched into “Invincible,” an anthemic banger that immediately ignites the room. Fans clapped and sang along, their voices merging with the band’s in unity.
Frontman John Cooper directed the audience with ease, prompting them to shout “Rise!” in perfect sync during the band’s second number, “Rise.” The smoke machine worked overtime during “Surviving the Game,” with smoke billowing from arm-mounted cannons on Cooper’s arms, creating a dramatic, immersive experience that engulfs both band and crowd.
Skillet, consisting of John Cooper (voice), Jen Ledger (drums), Korey Cooper (guitar) and Seth Morrison (guitar), knows how to put on a show, seamlessly blending classic hits like “Monster” with fresh tracks from their latest album, Dominion. Their performance was a testament to their versatility and staying power in the rock scene.
The lighting and live effects were spectacular, turning the Commodore Ballroom into a visual and auditory playground. The stunning venue transformed into a giant karaoke session at times, with fans singing every word back to the stage, arms swaying in unison. The connection between Skillet and their audience is undeniable.
Skillet‘s Day of Destiny Tour is a masterclass in rock performance. Their energy is infectious, their music powerful, and their stage presence captivating. Skillet brings the rock to the roll, ensuring that every fan leaves with a smile and a heart full of unforgettable memories. If you ever have the chance to see Skillet live, go for it! More info on upcoming tour dates on their website.
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SKILLET
ADELITAS WAY
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Wave To Earth Bring ‘the pieces tour’ to Vancouver
By the time Wave to Earth took the stage at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Arena on September 4, Vancouver was already buzzing. A lineup stretched around the block as fans waited to see the South Korean indie-rock trio kick off the first date of their the pieces tour in the city.
The band’s stage setup immediately set the tone, arranged to look like a cozy living room, complete with windows that opened onto a constantly changing view of the world outside. The clever screens showed footage filmed just outside the arena, creating the illusion that the stage was looking out onto the neighbourhood. Periodically, TransLink buses could be seen passing by, an unexpectedly Vancouver specific detail that made the arena feel intimate.
That sense of intimacy carried into the band’s entrance, with lead singer Daniel Kim stepping onto the stage wearing a UBC Arts cap, a small but memorable nod to the city and its university community.
From the opening notes, Wave to Earth leaned into the warm, laid-back atmosphere that has made their music resonate with fans around the world. The contrast between the arena’s size and the deliberately homey stage design made the show feel like being invited into the band’s living room.
As the opening night of the pieces tour, the Vancouver show set the tone for what promises to be a visually thoughtful and atmospheric run of dates.
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WAVE TO EARTH
All Photo Credit: Kelli Rothwell
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Goose Brings their ‘Summer Tour’ to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Goose brought their 2026 Summer Tour to Vancouver on Tuesday night, turning the Commodore Ballroom into a sweaty, late-night dance party that stretched well past 11 p.m.
The Connecticut-based quartet — Rick Mitarotonda, Peter Anspach, Trevor Weekz and drummer Cotter Ellis — has built a reputation for letting songs breathe onstage, and Vancouver got the full treatment. The band played two sets and an encore, giving the crowd plenty of room to settle into the grooves and watch the songs take unexpected turns.
The first set opened with “Yeti” before moving through “All I Need,” “Turbulence & The Night Rays” and “Time to Flee.” “Everything Must Go” kept things moving before “Hungersite” closed the set with one of the night’s bigger stretches of improvisation.
After a break, Goose returned and launched into “Electric Avenue,” a crowd-pleasing choice that had the Commodore singing along.
There was little interest in rushing through the evening. Goose gave each section space, moving from tight grooves to loose instrumental passages without making the show feel like a collection of extended solos.
For a band coming off a European run and heading into some of its biggest U.S. shows, Vancouver felt like another strong stop on the way. The Commodore may be a much smaller room than Madison Square Garden or SPAC, but Goose seemed perfectly happy to stretch out inside it.
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GOOSE
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer