On June 20, 2024 at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec, Canada, Sarah McLachlan celebrated the 30th anniversary of her landmark album Fumbling Towards Ecstasy with a performance that was both intimate and nostalgic. This tour revisits the album that catapulted her to international fame three decades ago. Sarah wrote the album in Montreal and recorded it at the famous Le Studio in Morin Heights, Quebec, in 1993.
Avril Lavigne Rocks Vancouver with ‘Greatest Hit Tour’ Debut
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.
Our Last Night Played A Packed MTELUS Theater In Montreal
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!
Avenged Sevenfold Live In Ottawa
Legendary Rockers Avenge Sevenfold stop by on their Life’s Is But A Dream North American Tour in the Nations Capitol and we were there to rock out!
DON’T BLINK TWICE TORONTO
Blink-182 @ Scotiabank Arena / Photo Elliott Deseure
If you missed your chance to see the world acclaimed band Blink-182 this past Thursday night then don’t fear because they’re coming back to Scotiabank Arena Toronto in a few days on Monday May the 15th. The trio of Travis Barker, Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge stopped in on May 11th for the first of 2 shows to a sold out crowd as you can clearly see above on their “Crappy Punk Rock since 1992” World Tour!
Blink-182 / Travis Barker @ Scotiabank Arena / Photo Elliott Deseure
It has been a few years since the boys have stopped in Toronto, on official business that is and let me tell you it was a night of hits and new music that recently surfaced. This reunion tour has brought a lot of hope for the fans pre tour and now they’re here in full force, talking to many of the fans hearing nothing but love towards their favourite band.
Blink-182 / Tom DeLonge @ Scotiabank Arena / Photo Elliott Deseure
Having 20+ years in the business it’s not hard to see the professionalism on stage but at the same time each personality stays out, often youthfulness within each individual members, especially Tom. This time around a simple diamond shaped stage with lots of theatrics with moving lights and elevating drums, leading to an eye catchy and ear catchy show!
Blink-182 / Mark Hoppus @ Scotiabank Arena / Photo Elliott Deseure
Starting off the nights with “The Anthem Part Two”, “The Rock Show” and “Family Reunion”, then to be followed by another 23 songs in the setlist. Both Mark and Tom sounding amazing with their vocals a playing performances. And of course Barker on the skins sounding 10/10 as always!
Blink-182 @ Scotiabank Arena / Photo Elliott Deseure
Blink-182 @ Scotiabank Arena / Photo Elliott Deseure
Overall if you can manage to grab a ticket still for one of their upcoming shows I highly recommend doing so if you are a fan. The guys sounds amazing, give you your moneys worth for a long setlist of tunes, make a date night out of it, go grab some dinner before the show, maybe a beverage at the show and enjoy yourself. This tour is a must recommend from myself! Check it out at Live Nation if they aren’t sold out yet!
Turnstile’s @ Scotiabank Arena / Photo Elliott Deseure
The Turnstile’s were the second supporting act for the night. Putting on an energy packed performance they the crowd really enjoyed, great light show for an opener which is always great to see. If you’re wanting to see them check out their website as they have a busy year ahead filled full of shows. The band from Baltimore Maryland felt right at home in Toronto having a majority of the fans sing back their songs with them, which is the ultimate compliment.
Turnstile’s @ Scotiabank Arena / Photo Elliott Deseure
Beauty School Dropouts @ Scotiabank Arena / Photo Elliott Deseure
Kicking off the night was the crew of Beauty School Dropouts. They were an interesting band to add to the mix but it worked out fitting into the night, you could see them being a great support for Rage Against The Machine. The band and singer sounded amazing together, Toronto was into it. I can see big things coming from this band in the future, even Mark Hoppus from Blink-182 is featured in some of their music, definitely should check that out.
Beauty School Dropouts @ Scotiabank Arena / Photo Elliott Deseure
Kingston’s Grand Theatre , Something For Everyone in 2022-23 Season
Grand OnStage will be welcoming over 50 diverse and enthralling performances from across Canada and around the world. With an eclectic mix of artists representing dance, theatre, music, comedy, and circus, all of us involved with the Grand OnStage program look forward to seeing you at Kingston Grand this fall.
City of Sound Silent Empire Update
While we mired in Covid restrictions last summer, one demigoddess was fighting her own battle one song at a time as City of Sound’s Silent Empire was released slowly over 2020.
“Car-antined Concert” in Ohio Kills Coronavirus Blues
When Flanagan’s Pub in Blacklick, Ohio announced on their Facebook page they were going to hold a drive-in “Car-antined” Concert on their property, it generated a lot of excitement. A concert? Here in Ohio? How is this possible with all the concerts and festivals that have been cancelled this year? Well, they got creative, came up with a plan and executed it in the space of a couple days.
Dear Rouge Fire Up the Ice Dragon Boat Festival
This past weekend was the 3rd edition of the Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival, a winter spin on their extremely popular summer event. Similar to the summer occurrence, this festival raises money for various local charities while providing a fun experience for all. In tandem with the competitions and charitable endeavour, both seasonal iterations of this festival have become widely popular for the free concert series the public can attend. Through the years, the stage has been headlined by some of the hottest acts in Canadian music. This year’s featured artists were electro-rock energized Dear Rouge and the reggae and ska sensation Bedouin Soundclash. Both are Juno Award winners for Breakthrough Group of the Year in 2016 and 2006, respectively.
Stone Temple Pilots, Seether & Default Rock Budweiser Gardens
A mid-week rock & roll show was just what the crowd at Budweiser Gardens in London needed. Fans of all ages came together for a nostalgic night with Stone Temple Pilots, Seether and Default on November 7th.
