The Beaches at Wayhome for the Holidays at The Phoenix Concert Theatre - Concert Pictures

The fine folks who give us such a great summer highlight in Wayhome Festival want to make sure we get through the cold winter months with dreams of next year's summer fest. They did so by putting on Wayhome for the Holidays at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last Wednesday night.

First up on stage were one of my favourite bands, The Beaches. They came out in their holiday best to rock the growing crowd. I love seeing this band live and I enjoy them more every time I see them. I think they get better each time and have more fun every time, too. Go see them next time you have the chance.

Their short set was filled with tunes both new and old. Highlights for me were their new single "Give It Up", the first Beaches song I ever heard "Loner" - I love the live power of that tune - and the one-two punch of closing tunes "Boy Wonder" and "Late Show". Fantastic!

Photos by B. Hartling.

Check out some of The Beaches' music:

"Give It Up"

"Loner"

"Boy Wonder" and "Late Show"