Our Lady Peace In Vancouver

Our Lady Peace In Vancouver Celebrates 30 Years

Our Lady Peace In Vancouver was one of the standout shows of the year. Having seen them not once, but twice within a nine month span, this performance still managed to feel special in its own way. Their previous stop was a near sold out night at the now Rogers Forum in Abbotsford. A show which carried a massive arena energy. However, this time, the band delivered two sold out nights at the River Rock and Great Canadian Casino in Coquitlam. Being in the room for the Coquitlam show felt like something truly unique. While it didn’t carry the same large-scale production as earlier in the year. The stripped back approach created a far more personal and intimate connection between the band and the crowd.

 

Since 1992, the group has led the charge in shaping Canadian rock, creating classics that resonated far beyond our borders. From chart topping hits to becoming a true household name. They’ve earned their place on the Canadian rock Mount Rushmore alongside The Tragically Hip, Rush, and Nickelback. Now, more than 30 years after their debut, there felt like no better way to celebrate that legacy than with a tour. One which focused entirely on what made them icons in the first place, themselves.

Coquitlam Shows Out For Icons

While we didn’t catch opener Greylin James Rue, the energy in the room made it clear her performance was well received. The casino theater halls were buzzing from corner to corner as fans filled the space. Merch lines stretched on with concertgoers eager to grab shirts and hoodies, but no one seemed to mind the wait. The conversations all circled back to one thing, memories. People shared stories of driving around in the 90s with Our Lady Peace playing on the radio. Laughing about introducing the band to their kids. All while reminiscing about their first Our Lady Peace In Vancouver experience.

Once the clock struck 9, it was time to “Sound The Alarm.” As Raine, Steve, Duncan, and Jason took the stage to a roaring reaction. The night kicked off with their latest hit, released in September 2024 as part of the OLP 30 EP project, and it immediately set the tone. The track wastes no time pulling you in, with Steve Mazur’s guitar lines instantly lodging themselves in your head. Blended seamlessly alongside staples like “Superman’s Dead,” “4am,” and “Clumsy,” the song felt timeless. As though it could’ve released during the Clumsy era in 1997 and still become a massive hit.

Setlist

A 16 track set built around some of the band’s greatest work made up Our Lady Peace In Vancouver. From the moment “Sound The Alarm” ended, it was a full on rush of hits. When Clumsy opener “Superman’s Dead” kicked in, the crowd sprang to life. Surging toward the front of the pit and singing every word back to Raine. It sparked a fun exchange, with Maida clearly thrilled to see no one planning to stay seated for the night. From there, favorites like “Innocent,” “Naveed,” and “Is Anybody Home?” kept the momentum rolling. This didn’t feel like a typical concert. It felt closer to a Commodore Ballroom experience. Where the only thing separating the band and the audience was a single barrier.

The energy on stage never let up, with constant movement and high octane vocals coming from Duncan Coutts and Steve Mazur. One moment Coutts was jumping between bass and keys, the next he was throwing high kicks without missing a beat. And it’s impossible to talk about that high energy without highlighting Jason Pierce. Watching him behind the kit was electric. From the way he swung his sticks to his almost cartoonishly animated facial expressions. He embodies everything an iconic drummer should be, and more than once, was on the verge of stealing the show. As for ring leader Raine Maida, despite being under the weather, the crowd’s involvement clearly lifted his spirits. Through the tougher moments, he pushed through every note with conviction. Whatever he was battling that night, he still sounded remarkably close to studio perfect.

In Closing

Earlier I mentioned another iconic band from our country, The Tragically Hip. Our Lady Peace In Vancouver took a moment to give those legends their flowers. The band slipped in a heartfelt cover of “Locked In The Trunk of a Car.” Creating one of the most moving moments of the night. Voices throughout the room joined together in perfect sync. Turning the song into a shared experience that highlighted the power of music and togetherness. That sense of unity is exactly what Our Lady Peace has built over the past 30 years. A community formed through songs that continue to reach straight to the soul.

The final stretch of the night brought out “Somewhere Out There,” “Clumsy,” and an encore that closed with “Starseed.” In those moments, Vancouver truly moved as one, turning the room into something spectacular. By the time the last note rang, the city was swirling with emotion, and all that remained was gratitude. Gratitude not just for the performance we’d just witnessed, but for the past three decades that shaped so many lives. It felt like a long journey reaching that final song, yet everyone in the room wanted it to keep going. Our Lady Peace In Vancouver became a celebration of everything the band has given to Canadian music. As fans headed back to their cars, there was a shared agreement. There was no better way to spend the night than with Our Lady Peace In Vancouver.

I’d like to thank Our Lady Peace for their incredible performance. Also their team for allowing us to experience and capture the night. If you’d like to catch a future date of their tour, please visit here: OLP Website
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