Cloud Nothings at The Opera House - Concert Photos

I’ve been a fan of Cloud Nothings’ recorded output for a while now. I’ve even seen them live before, when they appeared at Field Trip. Sadly, I only caught a bit of that set, although that moment did feature my favourite Cloud Nothings track at that time.

This show at The Opera House on their latest tour supporting the new album Last Building Burning demonstrated just how different a band can come across when playing a headlining show for their fans versus a daytime, festival set for a wide cross-section of music fans.

This show was intense and cathartic. The mood in the venue, the sound of the band, the stance of the musicians, and the behaviour of the audience all stood in marked contrast from that daytime festival show. And it was incredibly good.

Cloud Nothings' set consisted of the band's latest album Last Building Burning played in its entirety and a handful of great tracks from previous albums, plus encore.

Cloud Nothings drummer Jayson Gerycz is absolutely amazing for his intensity and stamina. He's got a frantic energy and rhythmic diversity that is a highlight in all the band's music. Singer Dylan Baldi has crazy vocal intensity and comes across as almost unhinged at times.

The set's intensity dialled back a bit during the noisy and engrossing interlude in the middle of "Dissolution" before they amped up the intensity again as the set continued.

I loved this show and look forward to the next time I can experience Cloud Nothings’ live show.

Here are some tunes from the band's setlist:



"Pattern Walks"

"Stay Useless"

"I'm Not Part of Me"

"Wasted Days"

Field Trip 2017: Day 1 - Concert Photos

Another Field Trip has come to an end and what an amazing festival it was. These are my photos from Day 1. Click here to check out my pics from Day 2.

Broken Social Scene headlined the first day of this year's Field Trip with an awesome set featuring so many of my favourites, "Cause=Time", "7/4 Shoreline", "Ibi Dreams Of Pavement (A Better Day)", "Superconnected" and set closer "KC Accidental". Of course, the stage was littered with special guests including Feist, Emily Haines, Torquil Campbell, Amy Millan, and James Shaw. Always a heartwarming, uplifting and joyful experience!

I love the music of Cloud Nothings so I loved hearing a bit of their set including "I'm Not Part of Me".

Portugal. The Man started off with some of "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and continued with a heavier live sound than I would have expected. They successfully rode the line of danceable and rock and delivered a very impressive set.

Tei Shi brought an energetic set of danceable fun tunes.

Matt Mays is a definite favourite with his hard rocking power pop tunes. I love his music, especially hits like "Indio" and "Take It On Faith".

Royal Canoe delivered their unique and intricate soundscapes.

Joseph played high energy, countrified and slide guitar infused tunes highlighting the vocal melodic and harmonious talents of the three sisters/singers from Portland Oregon.

Bernice played soothing and ethereal tunes.

Overcoats had great harmonies and strong melodies.

Yoke Lore have a big sound and tunes with big catchy choruses perfect for shouting along.

Harrison dealt out his cool vibes and Walrus from Halifax got things going with powerful but melodic songs.

Broken Social Scene:

A Tribe Called Red:

Cloud Nothings:

Portugal. The Man:

Tei Shi 

Matt Mays:

Royal Canoe:

Joseph:

Bernice:

Overcoats:

Yoke Lore:

Harrison:

Walrus:

From around the festival: