Katie Tupper Plays a Sold-Out Show in Vancouver: Canadian Concerts of the Week
Plus, Rochelle Jordan bops into Toronto, Goo Goo Dolls bring their nostalgic hits to Western Canada and more.
Katie Tupper
This week, Katie Tupper is set to play a sold-out show in Vancouver. Hot on the heels of her debut album, Greyhound, the Saskatoon-based neo-soul singer is flexing her captivating on-stage presence to listeners as she embarks on a full run-through of her latest release.
Additionally, Jamaican-Canadian singer Rochelle Jordan brings her shape-shifting, R&B, alt-dance-pop soundscapes to Toronto, while rock band Goo Goo Dolls plays two nights in Western Canada. Then, Swedish pop princess Zara Larsson heads to the 6ix for a sold-out night of decade-spanning pop bangers.
Concert of the Week
Katie Tupper, Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver — March 19
Katie Tupper is calling in the hounds.
The Saskatoon-born neo-soul singer is gearing up to take the stage in Vancouver, in support of her debut album, Greyhound. Tupper’s smoky alto voice wraps together soul, indie and alternative R&B with just a touch of folky twang. In many ways, it’s a homecoming — a return to her roots with years of new experience.
“This batch of songwriting discusses difficult things but from a lens of maturity,” Tupper shares. “I want listeners to feel like they're not alone when challenging things come up. I want there to be a sense of calm and an opportunity to slow down while listening.”
Next month, Tupper will embark on a headline world tour, but managed to squeeze in a one-off show on the Canadian west coast.
Vancouver was initially omitted from Tupper’s slate of shows, but was added on, per the request of her listeners. “I heard you loud and clear!!” she shared on social media when announcing the date. She’ll be joined by frequent collaborator Benjamin Millman to play the record from top to bottom.
Tupper’s on-stage presence is a dichotomy of intimate, soulful vocals and personable demeanour. Despite her often serious-sounding music, she caps it with humour, always creating an authentic experience. Her forthcoming shows won’t be any different, as she’s alluded to her prep-work ahead of hitting the stage.
“Rehearsing for these shows has been a dream and I’m really excited to bring you my best show yet,” she wrote on Instagram. In May, Tupper will make stops in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.
Tickets are available here.
More Canadian Concerts of the Week
Rochelle Jordan, The Opera House, Toronto — March 20
Rochelle Jordan captured attention in the early 2010s with a trio of mixtapes that put her at the cutting edge of innovative, R&B-infused dance pop. While a label setback saw the U.K.-born, Canadian-based singer take a lengthy hiatus, she returned at the top of the decade, picking up where she left off. Last year, she delivered Through the Wall, a gleaming, late-night masterpiece of sensuous club cuts and luxe vocal hooks that she’s bringing to a lucky Toronto crowd.
Tickets are available here.
Zara Larsson, HISTORY, Toronto — March 24
Less than a year ago, Zara Larsson opened for Tate McRae's global Miss Posessive world tour stop in Toronto. Flexing commanding vocals and colourful ensembles, the Swedish pop singer is headlining her own sold-out show, bringing her decade-spanning moments to the stage. Recently, Larsson has scored multiple charting hits. Following a viral TikTok dance, 2016's "Lush Life" scored new listeners, peaking at No. 14 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, while "Midnight Sun," the title track to her most recent album, hit No. 39. Not to mention, her feature on PinkPantheress' "Stateside" peaked at No. 6.
Tickets are available here.
Goo Goo Dolls, Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary — March 23; Rogers Place, Edmonton — March 26
Contrary to what the lyrics to "Iris" claim, Goo Goo Dolls do want the world to see them. This week, the rock band are playing two gigs in Alberta, bringing their three-decade-spanning discography to the arena stage. While it’s been a decade since their last charting album in Canada — 2016’s Boxes — the group have cemented their place in the popular music songbook, and are facing a resurgence on TikTok for the '90s era their biggest hit represents.
Tickets are available here.
