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On Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Park Olympic in Montreal, the L’appel Montréal festival headlined by Montreal’s own Half Moon Run took place, filling the evening with Indie Rock.

Avril Lavigne’s ‘Greatest Hit Tour’ debut at Rogers Arena in Vancouver was a spectacular display of the singer’s enduring talent and captivating presence.

As a seasoned concertgoer who had previously witnessed Avril on her ‘Best Damn Thing’ tour, it was evident that she has not only maintained her exceptional performance quality but has perfected it over the last two decades.

The evening was a nostalgic journey for fans, as Avril revisited her roots with anecdotes about her early days performing in Vancouver and the anniversary of her debut album, ‘Let Go’.

The 15-song setlist blended her playful chart-topping hits, with the emotionally resonant ballads to create a cathartic experience for all in attendance.

The stage design reflected the various eras of Avril’s career, adding another dimension to the show. Her flawless vocals and infectious sass kept the screaming fans, adorned in striped neckties and cargo pants, out of their seats the entire performance.

All Time Low opened the show, setting the perfect tone for the night. Their hit covered setlist, combined with infectious stage presence, led into Avril’s electrifying performance with seamless energy and enthusiasm.

To sum it up, Avril Lavigne’s ‘Greatest Hit Tour’ debut was a testament to her continued relevance and artistry in the music industry.  As a long-time fan who has witnessed her growth, it is clear that Avril remains just as determined, outspoken and rambunctious as ever.

As the crowd started filling MTelus, a local theatre located in Downtown Montreal, on May 15 2024, you knew it was going to be a good night. The place was packed with fans who enjoyed metal but with a twist: the headliner Our Last Night is mostly known for their heavy covers of pop songs!

Cole Swindell’s Win The Night Tour was undeniably the greatest concert for a warm Saturday night, with rowdy crowds and energic performances from all three country artists.

Saturday night treated hip-hop fans to everything they could have hoped for as Ice Cube’s Straight Into Canada Tour stormed into TD Place in Ottawa.

It appeared to be a family night out in Ottawa Saturday (May 4th) as an all ages crowd including many kids descended upon Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre to see Walk Off the Earth and opener MICO.

The Metal Crushes All Tour descended upon the PNE Forum in Vancouver like a berserker raid, leaving no eardrum unscathed. Amon Amarth, Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, and Frozen Soul forged an unholy alliance of metal mastery, transforming the venue into a cathedral of headbanging worship.

From the moment the doors swung open, the air crackled with anticipation, and the crowd surged forward with rabid energy. Eager metalheads from all walks of life mingled in anticipation, ready to sacrifice their comfort to pay homage to their musical overlords.

As Frozen Soul took the stage, the icy grip of their glacial riffs shook the entire venue sending shivers down spines and setting the tone for the night.

Obviously excited to return back to one of their favourite Canadian scenes, the band encouraged mayhem and feasted off their fans energy.  The pit erupted into chaos, with over 300 bodies colliding in a whirlwind of limbs and one of the biggest circle pits I have ever seen.

Obituary followed suit, delivering a masterclass in old-school brutality. Their relentless assault of crushing riffs and grueling vocals ignited a frenzy of moshing madness.

Several mosh pits opened like gaping maws, devouring anyone foolish enough to stray too close to the edge.

But, to the surprise of no one, it was Cannibal Corpse who truly brought the carnage to the forefront. With a ferocity unmatched, they unleashed a barrage of sonic ruthlessness that left no skull uncrushed.

The crowd, caught in the grip of their gore-stricken metal fury, responded with an intensity that bordered on madness. Bodies soared overhead as crowd surfers rode the waves of chaos, while the audience lovingly berated each other grinning from ear to ear.

And then came the Viking horde known as Amon Amarth, whose melodic death metal anthems struck like thunderbolts from the gods.

Horns raised in salutations, the floor opened up to welcome a hoard of rowing fans, singing at the top of their lungs. Everywhere you looked, you would see someone adorning ruins, fake swords or chainmail, a true testament to the unity forged by the power of this iconic band.

In the end, as the final chords faded into the night, the Metal Crushes All Tour had left its mark on Vancouver, and for those lucky enough to bear witness, it was a night that would be remembered with reverence and awe for years to come.

The North American leg of Jonathan Roy’s Nice to Meet You Tour culminated in the capital this weekend, and fans crowded Ottawa’s Bronson Centre on Friday night to take in the catchy, contemplative sounds of the Montreal-born alt pop artist.

“And I say hey…” That’s how far lead singer Sam Harris got into “Renegade” before the audience took over. Starting a show in the middle of your biggest hit is an unusual choice, but the effect on the room was electric.

Rock returned to Canadian Tire Center on Friday evening as Seattle’s Queens of The Stone Age brought their End is Nero tour to Ottawa with special guests The Struts.