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The Damned at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC – Gallery
On May 14, British punk band The Damned brought their North American tour to a sold-out Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC.
Fronted by Penelope Houston, American punk rock band The Avengers kicked off the evening.
For this tour, The Damned brought back its ’80s lineup back together with the return of Rat Scabies for the first time in America in 35 years. David Vanian (vocals), Captain Sensible (guitar), Rat Scabies (drum) and Paul Gray (bass) played together for the first time since 1989, with the addition of Monty Oxymoron (keys).
Vanian performed in a striking raven black suit and Ray-Bans. Captain Sensible wore his signature red beret and striped shirt with “Neat Neat Neat,” while Rat Scabies drummed in a perspex booth. Paul Gray sported aviators and a black beret, and Monty Oxymoron dazzled in skull-themed trousers with shinny boots at the keyboard. The Damned showcased their influence on both goth rock and hardcore punk, with fans dressed in elaborate costumes, high mohawks, leather suits, berets, and battle vests.
Kicking off the stage with “Ignite,” the band unleashes raw talent and relentless energy, swiftly followed by the catchy “Wait for the Blackout” from The Black Album. As such, the band revisited the music from its 1980s lineup, with songs from Machine Gun Etiquette, The Black Album and Strawberries, as well as The Damned fan-favourite tracks like “Neat Neat Neat”, “New Rose” and more: 22 songs in total!
Although this tour is billed as their final one, no one was ready to bid farewell. They were here to savor every moment, appreciating their greatness and extensive setlist, aware this might be the last concert with these legends…
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THE DAMNED
THE AVENGERS
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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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
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Chance The Rapper Brings ‘Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour’ to Montreal at MTelus
After 10 years since its release, Chance the Rapper is back on tour to celebrate his album Coloring Book! With Montreal being the 4th stop on the tour, many fans packed into Montreal’s MTELUS on August 15th, 2026, with no idea of what to expect.
First, the audience was thrilled by an energetic and upbeat performance by opener La Reezy. His quick lyrics and heavy instrumentals had no trouble in setting the tone for the night, specifically during “Gold Chains,” and with stellar crowd engagement during “We Live.”
Then, Chance the Rapper took the stage! With Coloring Book being such a staple in 2016, especially in the rap community, it is a daunting task to bring that nostalgic energy back on stage. But, with a 24-song setlist, Chance does just that. Unsurprisingly, half the setlist features songs from Coloring Book, with the set opening with “All We Got,” and closing with “Same Drugs,” featuring a confetti-filled performance of “No Problem” in the middle. However, Chance doesn’t shy away from performing a few hits from his other albums as well, such as “Link Me In The Future” from STAR LINE, and some older work in Acid Rap.
Overall, there is something powerful about hearing these songs a decade later. The themes stay the same, yet as both the artist and audience grow, there’s new meanings and emotions to be found in the lyrics. The anniversary show felt like a reunion for those who grew up with Coloring Book, and that’s what ultimately makes this tour a success.
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CHANCE THE RAPPER
LA REEZY
All Photo Credit: Ashley Bellam