MTELUS hosted a massive night of Canadian rock as Matthew Good and I Mother Earth took the stage for their double headlining tour. Both acts delivered energetic, crowd-pleasing sets that showcased why they’ve remained staples in Canada’s music scene for decades. From psychedelic rock jams to Juno-winning alt-rock anthems, the night was a celebration of musicianship, nostalgia, and electric live performance.
I Mother Earth kicked off the night with the unmistakable sound that made them a defining band of the 90s Canadian rock era. Known for their fun, high-energy rock infused with psychedelic touches, the band showed no signs of slowing down since returning from their hiatus in 2016.
he crowd erupted during their biggest songs, feeding off the chemistry between the guitarist and bassist as they glared each other down and jammed intensely. The vocalist kept things light, joking about coming to Montréal strictly for the smoked meat while also expressing genuine love for performing at MTELUS.
They closed their set with a standout cover of Rare Earth’s “Celebrate”, sending the room into an electric sing-along.
Matthew Good followed with a dynamic performance that reminded the Montreal audience why he remains one of the country’s most respected rock artists. With multiple Juno Awards and decades of hits, Good delivered a set blending classics from the Matthew Good Band with his solo material.
His energetic band kept the momentum high as he played fan favourites like “Hello Time Bomb” and “Born Loser.”Touring across Canada with several sold-out dates, Good made sure to shout out Montreal’s hockey pride, declaring the city home to “the greatest hockey team in the world.”
One of the night’s most memorable moments came when he invited a fan named Meg onstage to perform his new song “Smoke” — a track they’ve only played live in Montreal so far.
