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The Strumbellas Bring ‘Into Dust Tour’ to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
The Strumbellas wrapped their 2025 run of the Into Dust Tour at the Commodore Ballroom on December 7.
The Honest Heart Collective opened with grit and heart, easing the crowd in with “11/17.” Their new tracks, “’96 Sunfire” and “Namesake,” hinted at a band about to level up. They got the room ready for the headliner.
The Strumbellas arrived to that energy and pushed it further. “Hanging Out In My Head” and “Salvation” set the tone. Jimmy Chauveau reminded the crowd to leave the outside world behind, and the audience took him up on it. The stage backdrop, wavy white lines and a glowing circular screen, gave the room a dreamy feel, like the band was playing under a shifting sun.
The set blended fan favourites with newer tracks from Burning Bridges Into Dust. Songs like “Hold Me,” “Maybe It’s Me,” and “Sailing” felt bigger live, while stompers like “Shovels & Dirt” and “Greatest Enemy” rattled the old floors.
There were laughs, tenderness in stories shared from the stage, and chants for more violin. The night closed with “We Don’t Know” and their biggest hit “Spirits,” the whole room singing.
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Upcoming Tour Dates:
February 18, 2026 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur
February 19, 2026 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge
February 20, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
February 21, 2026 – Washington, DC – Lincoln Theater
February 24, 2026 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft at Center Stage
February 25, 2026 – Nashville, TN – 3rd & Lindsley
February 27, 2026 – Dallas, TX – The Kessler Theater
February 28, 2026 – Austin, TX – Scoot Inn
March 2, 2026 – Santa Fe, NM – The Lensic
March 3, 2026 – Phoenix, AZ – Van Buren
March 5, 2026 – San Diego, CA – Music Box
March 6, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent
March 7, 2026 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
March 9, 2026 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater
March 10, 2026 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
March 12, 2026 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
March 13, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
March 14, 2026 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theater
March 15, 2026 – Fort Collins, CO – The Aggie Theater
March 18, 2026 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
March 19, 2026 – Madison, WI – The Majestic
March 20, 2026 – Chicago, IL – HOB Chicago
March 21, 2026 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
More information here.
THE STRUMBELLAS
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Alabama Shakes Bring the Soul Back to Vancouver
After nearly a decade away, Alabama Shakes returned to Vancouver on June 26 for a night that was both a reunion and a revival. Performing at the new Freedom Mobile Arch, the Alabama band wasted little time reminding the crowd why their blend of blues, rock, soul, and gospel made such an impact in the first place.
The band opened shortly after 8p.m. with immediate force, locking into the familiar rhythms that have defined their sound since their 2012 debut, Boys & Girls. As the daylight decreased, “Another Life” brought a warm shift to the rainy evening, with the crowd swaying together before “Hang Loose” kept the mood loose and upbeat.
At the centre of it all was Brittany Howard, whose voice remains as commanding as ever. Her ability to move from a delicate falsetto on “Future People” to a full-throated roar gave the songs a fresh edge without losing what made them special. “I Found You” brought out the band’s gospel and blues roots, while “Hold On” turned the venue into one massive singalong.
The set’s emotional high point came with “Gimme All Your Love,” as Howard and the band leaned into every groove. “Don’t Wanna Fight” followed with equal parts tension and release before the band left the stage.
Alabama Shakes‘ return showed that, after all these years, this band can still make a crowd rise.
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ALABAMA SHAKES
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Of Monsters and Men Bring ‘The Mouse Parade’ Tour to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver
Of Monsters and Men returned to Vancouver on June 25 with a packed show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, bringing their mix of indie folk, rock and cinematic pop to a crowd that was more than ready to welcome them back. After years away from the live stage, the Icelandic band showed no signs of rust, delivering a performance that moved easily between quiet, atmospheric moments and full-room singalongs.
The evening opened with American indie folk singer-songwriter, August Ponthier, who shared songs from their debut album Everywhere Isn’t Texas, as well as new unreleased material.
At 9p.m., the lights dropped and Of Monsters And Men emerged from the shadows, surrounded by haze and an eerie wash of light that matched the darker mood of their newer material.
The set leaned heavily on songs from their latest album, All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade, giving fans a chance to hear how the band’s sound has developed since their breakthrough. Tracks like “The Actor” and “Ordinary Creature” brought a more layered, reflective side of the group, yet they fit comfortably alongside older favourites.
Of course, the biggest reactions came when the band reached back into their catalogue. Both “King and Lionheart” and “Dirty Paws” had the audience singing along. Then came “Little Talks,” still one of the band’s biggest hits and an undeniable highlight of the night. The familiar opening instantly brought the room together, with the crowd handling a lot of the vocals.
At the centre of it all were Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar Þórhallsson, whose voices remain the band’s greatest strength. Their harmonies, paired with the group’s dynamic musicianship, made the long-awaited return feel completely worth the wait.
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OF MONSTERS AND MEN
AUGUST PONTHIER
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer