BadBadNotGood Hits Vancouver With a Jazz-Infused Spectacle: Canadian Concerts of the Week

Toronto's busiest jazz collective comes to the West Coast this week, as BadBadNotGood boasts a lone show at Vancouver’s Malkin Bowl.

Plus, alternative darlings TOPS and rap-rockers Down With Webster spend time in Western Canada, while sister trio Haim performs in Toronto, and Australian singer-songwriter Hazlett hits Montreal in his first band tour.

Concert of the Week

BadBadNotGood, Malkin Bowl, Vancouver — September 6

Toronto's busiest jazz-centered collective is continuing a string of shows across the country. After performing at Calgary Folk Fest and Ottawa Bluesfest — and their Glastonbury debut across the pond — the Grammy-award-winning group will light up the West Coast at the outdoor amphitheatre, with hits like “Time Moves Slow” and “Running Away.”

Known for their collaborations with Tyler, the Creator, Charlotte Day Wilson and Daniel Ceasar, the quartet has developed a signature blend of whimsical energy and technicality. At the show, BadBadNotGood is set to perform songs off their 2024 EP, Slow Burn, a collaboration with American singer-songwriter and tour mate, Baby Rose. A few months later, the acclaimed project was followed by their solo album, Mid Spiral, which peaked at No. 3 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.

Fronted by bassist Chester Hansen, keyboardist Matthew Tavares and drummer Alexander Sowinski, the experimental trio’s music spans hip-hop, jazz, rock and R&B — boasting a distinct discography that captivates listeners.

Tickets are available here.

More Canadian Concerts of the Week

TOPS, Vogue Theatre, Vancouver — September 4

This year, the Montreal dream pop darlings returned with Bury the Key, their first new album since 2020. Self-produced in guitarist David Carriere's studio, the album addresses themes of addiction, infidelity, existential crises and "the chaos and emotional intensity of being on the road,” an apt description as they embark on tour.

Tickets are available here.

HAIM, Scotiabank Arena, Toronto — September 6

In support of their album, I Quit – which peaked at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums chart, the sibling trio is bringing their charming lyrics and pop-rock anthems across the border. They’re set to perform at Scotiabank Arena, a substantial upgrade from the now-defunct Echo Beach, their previous Toronto venue three years ago.

Tickets are available here.

Down With Webster, Midway Music Hall, Edmonton — September 6

The Canadian rap-rockers are on a cross-country tour, performing their biggest songs, including “Your Man” and the Mark Carney-approved “Whoa Is Me,” to fans nationwide. Known for their high-energy shows and nostalgic hits, the quintet has maintained a spot in Canadian music, releasing their first single in five years, "Okae," to critical acclaim.

Tickets are available here.

Hazlett, Théâtre Beanfield, Montreal — September 8

Embarking on his first-ever band tour, the Australian indie singer-songwriter is leading “Hazlett and Company” to North America, which includes two Canadian stops. “I’ve always dreamed of putting a band together and bringing these songs to life for you. I never thought it was possible… until now,” he shared on his website.

Tickets are available here.