Something about tours in the summer just hit differently. Both Cold Fame and Shale would probably agree with me, as their BC tour has officially wrapped up and it looks like they had a lot of fun. No BC tour is complete without a stop in our Garden City. On September 1st, 2023, the tour made its way to Lucky Bar and was joined by Victoria’s next big group, Posh Coat. A night of electric guitar, lights, and passion as all bands gave the crowd a show they would not forget.
The night began with Posh Coat, who are quickly making a name for themselves in our city. The three-piece band played a great opening set, but it felt quick.This may have worked in their favor though, because now I want to hear them again for their set at Capital Ballroom coming up on September 22nd. The lead singer’s voice matched with the backup vocals of the bassist made for a really put together sound. Fans of indie rock can rejoice as Posh Coat looks like they will only continue to grow.
Next up, we had the alternative sounds of Shale. What first caught my eye was the stage setup and just how big it was. Their setup does make sense though, as they are a five-member group (six, if you count the plush tiger with a top hat). Shale came out and performed a very polished set. Songs like Get Lost felt really smooth and well-rehearsed. Their latest single, Shake, just released this past June. I would definitely look out for new music soon and also check out their next live performance because they are a treat to watch.
Earlier this year, Cold Fame made their debut as an opening act at Lucky Bar. Fast-forward to the summer of the same year and Cold Fame are headlining the same stage for the first time. This is a well-deserved next step since Cold Fame have been working extremely hard over those months. From new music to an incredible tour with Shale, Cold Fame is sounding great. The set previewed some unreleased music, including an incredible track called Sucker. The band even had some fun and did a cover of Blink-182’s All The Small Things. What really stood out was the chemistry on that stage, as you can tell each member has a lot of fun playing those tracks together. Excited to hear and see what’s next for these rockers.
Moments like these remind me how incredible Victoria is for up-and-coming talent. What’s also nice is the support from band to band. It’s a tight-knit community and, with places like Lucky Bar supporting this local vision, it truly makes for a healthy scene.
