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W.A.S.P. at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
On October 30, W.A.S.P. brought an electric, gritty performance to Vancouver’s Vogue Theatre, treating fans to a full run-through of their debut album for the first time in 40 years. Dubbed the Album ONE Alive tour, this show was a rare throwback to the early days of W.A.S.P., with the first half dedicated to the raw energy of their self-titled record and the second packed with greatest hits that took the crowd on a journey through the band’s lengthy catalog.
Frontman Blackie Lawless led the charge, alongside bassist Mike Duda, guitarist Doug Blair, and drummer Aquiles Priester, proving that time has only sharpened the band’s edge. The stage set-up leaned into horror imagery – complete with skeletons, eerie props, and Lawless’ incredible mic-stand named Elvis – that gave the show a creepy, rock-theatre vibe, right on time for Halloween and the costumed fans. W.A.S.P. didn’t hold back on volume or intensity, with searing riffs and pounding drums that got everyone’s adrenaline up. Lawless brought his signature charisma, holding the crowd’s attention through intense rock anthems, keeping fans engaged with every twist and turn of the setlist.
After a brief intermission, the band returned to the stage for a “best-of” set, covering fan favourites from across their discography, ending with the hit “Blind In Texas.” The mix of heavier tracks and slower songs added a nice balance and let fans experience W.A.S.P.’s range beyond the raw anger of their debut.
For the ultimate experience, fans could snag VIP tickets here, which included a meet-and-greet with Blackie Lawless himself, along with photos, autographs, and a Q&A session. It’s was chance for fans to get up close with the legend and hear stories from the band’s decades-long career.
Last night, W.A.S.P. put on a great show that delivered both musically and theatrically, proving that even after four decades, they still know how to bring a crowd to life.
American heavy-metal band, Armored Saint opened the show. Frontman Josh Bush noted how grateful they were to be back in Vancouver, their last show here being in 1985!
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Catch W.A.S.P. on one of their Album ONE Alive 2024 tour dates:
Oct. 29 – Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre
Oct. 30 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
Nov. 01 – Calgary, AB The Palace Theatre
Nov. 02 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
Nov. 03 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
Nov. 04 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
Nov. 05 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre
Nov. 07 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
Nov. 08 – St Charles, IL @ The Arcada Theatre
Nov. 10 – Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
Nov. 11 – Toronto, ON @ History
Nov. 13 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
Nov. 14 – Quebec City, QC @ Theatre Capitole
Nov. 15 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre
Nov. 16 – New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom At Manhattan Center
Nov. 17 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
Nov. 19 – Cleveland, OH @ The Agora Theater
Nov. 20 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
Nov. 21 – Stroudsburg, PA @ The Sherman Theater
Nov. 22 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
Nov. 23 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
Nov. 24 – Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live
Nov. 26 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
Nov. 27 – Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern
Nov. 29 – Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
Nov. 30 – San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre
Dec. 01 – Dallas, TX @ The Factory in Deep Ellum
Dec. 03 – Little Rock, AR @ The Hall
Dec. 04 – Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion
Dec. 06 – Albuquerque, NM @ REVEL
Dec. 07 – Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee Theatre
Dec. 09 – Tucson, AZ @ The Rialto Theatre
Dec. 10 – San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues
Dec. 11 – Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Dec. 12 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl
Dec. 13 – San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
Dec. 14 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
W.A.S.P.
ARMORED SAINT
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