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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
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Buffalo Traffic Jam at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto
There is something magical about voices matching the season. The excitement of walking up to the Danforth Music Hall on the perfect autumn night, only to be engulfed in raw, emotive rasp.
Lydia Maes really pulled me in. There’s such an emotional quality to her voice. The way she incorporates the saxophone and the way she hypnotizes the crowd. She played a beautiful set and then later came out with her fiddle, to join Buffalo Traffic Jam.
Colin Lynch completely caught me off guard, with a voice that sounds like he sells out stadiums. He’s young, but that soulful, raspy, depth speaks to every age.
Then came the one and only Buffalo Traffic Jam. Gritty, earthy harmonies took over the Danforth and the crowd was electrified. There’s something about their sound that feels both stripped down and warm at the same time, and the moment they started, we were all at their mercy.
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BUFFALO TRAFFIC JAM
COLIN LYNCH
LYDIA MAES
All Photo Credit: Bailey Morgan
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Sabaton Bring Fire and Fury to Vancouver on North American Tour Finale
After many many years away from Vancouver, Sabaton returned to the PNE Forum on October 8 for a fiery night of heavy metal, military-themed theatrics and massive sing-alongs. The Swedish metal band chose the city to close out its North American tour, and it went out with a bang.
Opening the night was Pop Evil, whose modern hard rock offered a different sound from the headliner’s power metal. Tracks like “Trenches” brought plenty of energy, giving the crowd a reason to get moving before the main event. Their heavier riffs and commanding stage presence made for a solid start to the evening despite the low lighting.
Sabaton wasted little time making its return count. Kicking off with “Ghost Division,” the band delivered a wall of sound backed by pounding drums, sharp guitar riffs and bursts of fire that lit up the Forum. The stage, complete with military-inspired hardware, gave the performance the feel of a full-scale production rather than a standard metal concert.
Frontman Joakim Brodén led the charge with his unmistakable voice and natural sense of showmanship. Songs like “The Last Stand,” “Stormtroopers” and “Night Witches” showcased the band’s knack for turning historical stories into anthems built for thousands of voices. The crowd happily did its part, singing along throughout the night.
The spectacle never distracted from the music. Flames punctuated the band’s heaviest moments, adding extra intensity to “Bismarck,” “Fields of Verdun” and “The Attack of the Dead Men.” For the latter, the band leaned into the song’s subject matter with gas masks, adding another theatrical touch to an already explosive set.
The closing stretch was pure Sabaton. “Swedish Pagans” brought another huge audience sing-along before “Primo Victoria” and “To Hell and Back” sent the Forum into the night at full volume.
After seven years, Sabaton gave Vancouver plenty of reasons to welcome them back. Closing the North American tour with a performance this tight, loud and entertaining was a fitting end to the run. With commanding vocals, memorable choruses and enough pyro to warm the entire Forum, the band left little doubt that its next visit cannot come soon enough.
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SABATON
POP EVIL
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer