2019 was packed full of fantastic shows – as we enter a new year (and decade) we wanted to take some time to remember some of the best shows of 2019 with our list of the Top 19 Photos of 2019!
19. Wu-Tang Clan @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre – TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival – Jun 23 2019
The legendary Wu-Tang Clan were an interesting choice for one of the Vancouver Jazz Festival headliners but we sure weren’t complaining! Click here for the full gallery.
18. The Black Keys @ Rogers Arena – Nov 24 2019
The Black Keys have always put on a killer rock n’ roll show, and this time they brought with them a dazzling light show too, making them an absolute joy to take photos of! Click here for the full gallery.
17. Common @ Commodore Ballroom – Jul 19 2019
Sometimes the most simple shots are the most powerful – and Common’s performance at the Commodore Ballroom this year was a powerful experience indeed – he really knows how to pose for a photo too! Click here for the full gallery.
16. Deerhunter @ Rickshaw Theatre – Jul 22 2019
In our humble opinion, Bradford Cox is one of the decade’s best front-men, and it’s always a treat to see Deerhunter perform in Vancouver – this show at the Rickshaw Theatre was no exception! Click here for the full gallery.
15. King Diamond @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Nov 27 2019
King Diamond finally made his way to Vancouver, and it was worth the wait! This show was such a fantastic spectacle it was practically impossible to take a bad photo! Click here for the full gallery.
14. Moon Duo @ VENUE – Nov 27 2019
Moon Duo was such a visual treat it made it very hard to pick just one photo from this show – so check out the rest of the photos too! Click here for the full gallery.
13. The Black Lips @ Wise Hall – Oct 15 2019
With their lead guitarist Cole Alexander arrested (again) at the US/Canada border right before the show, The Black Lips had to perform their first-ever show without him – but they didn’t let that slow them down one bit! Click here for the full gallery.
12. The National @ Deer Lake Park – Aug 28 2019
One of our favourite bands made their triumphant return to Vancouver (well, Burnaby) this year – and by the size of the massive crowd in attendance at Deer Lake Park, these guys will be welcomed back anytime! Click here for the full gallery.
11. Willow Smith @ Rio Theatre – Sep 8 2019
Willow Smith has proved herself to be an amazingly talented performer, we enjoyed every second of her fun-filled show at the Rio Theatre this year and eagerly anticipate her return to Vancouver! Click here for the full gallery.
10. Bones UK @ Commodore Ballroom – Nov 7 2019
Bones UK opened for Tom Morello at the Commodore Ballroom and ended up being one of our favourite surprises of 2019 – keep an eye on this group – their Grammy nomination for “Best Rock Performance” was very well deserved as their energy on stage was basically unparalleled this year! Click here for the full gallery.
09. Tom Morello @ Commodore Ballroom – Nov 7 2019
We weren’t sure what to expect when going into this one – would it be a mostly acoustic show like his Nightwatchman shows, or a full-on rock n’ roll concert? Well it was a bit of everything, and what an amazing experience to see this legendary Rage Against The Machine guitarist rock one of our favourite venues! Click here for the full gallery.
08. The Heavy @ Commodore Ballroom – Jun 13 2019
The Heavy had everyone eating out of the palmS of their hands when they rocked the Commodore Ballroom this year. These were also some of the best crowd-interactions we captured all year! How’d you like me now, Vancouver?! Click here for the full gallery.
07. Lights @ Vogue Theatre – Aug 16 2019
Lights stunned us yet again with her wonderful acoustic show this year at The Vogue Theatre. Click here for the full gallery.
06. FKA Twigs @ Vogue Theatre – Nov 3 2019
Where do we even start with FKA Twigs? She is a truly gifted performer and delivered the best show(s) of the year when she brought her Magdalene tour to the Vogue Theatre for 2 nights of breathtaking performances. Please come back next year! Click here for the full gallery.
05. Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers @ Vogue Theatre – Oct 10 2019
This was by far the most excited crowd that we saw this year, with everyone in attendance smiling and screaming along to every single word of every song! Click here for the full gallery.
04. JPEGMAFIA @ Fortune Sound Club – Oct 19 2019
This photo pretty much sums up that whole “a picture is worth 1000 words” saying you often hear. JPEGMAFIA has such chaotic energy and the crowd was absolutely eating it up! Click here for the full gallery.
03. Black Pumas @ Rickshaw Theatre – Oct 16 2019
We love the Rickshaw Theatre and it was a real privilege to see these recently Grammy Nominated artists play their sold-out show there. Black Pumas are headed straight to the big time! Click here for the full gallery.
02. SonReal @ Commodore Ballroom – Jul 11 2019
There is something other-worldly about this shot of Vancouver native, SonReal – we can’t stop looking at it! Click here for the full gallery.
01. Walk Off The Earth @ Orpheum Theatre – Aug 3 2019
It was very hard to pick just one photo to feature from this show but we felt this one needed to be crowned best photo of 2019. Click here to see the full gallery of must-see photos!
Honorable Mentions
Ok, so we had a tough time keeping the list to just 19 pictures, after shooting almost 100 shows in 2019… Here are 9 more honorable mentions we felt we needed to include!
HM 01. Knife Knights @ Fortune Sound Club – Apr 27 2019
Could it be possible for Ishmael Butler to create something more surreal than Shabazz Palaces? Well, he did, and they are called, Knife Knights. Click here for the full gallery.
HM 02. Nick Murphy fka Chet Faker @ Commodore Ballroom – Jun 8 2019
Nick Murphy (formerly known as Chet Faker) put on a fantastic performance at the Commodore Ballroom with one of the best light shows we saw all year. Click here for the full gallery.
HM 03. Beacon @ Commodore Ballroom – Jun 8 2019
This show was dark, I mean, really dark, with very few moments of actual light hitting the stage – but the shots we managed to capture sum up the performance nicely! Click here for the full gallery.
HM 04. Joey Bada$$ & Flatbush ZOMBiES @ PNE Forum – Jul 25 2019
How many times have you seen rapper fly through the air like something out of Cirque Du Soleil? Well if you were at the Joey Bada$$ & Flatbush ZOMBiES concert @ PNE Forum, that is exactly what you saw! Click here for the full gallery.
HM 05. Rick Ross @ Harbour Events Centre – Sep 23 2019
Rick Ross seems to have somewhat faded from the lime-light a bit in recent years, but his fans are as devoted to him as ever! Click here for the full gallery.
HM 06. Too Many Zooz @ Commodore Ballroom – TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival – Jun 21 2019
This was a bucket-list show for us this year – If you love to dance then Too Many Zooz are not to be missed next time they roll through town! Click here for the full gallery.
HM 07. Black Pistol Fire @ Commodore Ballroom – Jun 28 2019
This show was pure rock n’ roll – Black Pistol Fire put on a show that is not to be missed! Click here for the full gallery.
HM 08. Five Alarm Funk @ Commodore Ballroom – TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival – Jun 21 2019
We love Vancouver’s Five Alarm Funk and their outrageously fun live shows – we couldn’t dream of not including them on our year end list! Click here for the full gallery.
HM 09. Chromeo @ Malkin Bowl – Jun 7 2019
We honestly don’t know what is more infectious, Chromeo’s music, or Dave 1’s smile! Thank you 2019 for all the amazing concerts, we are very much looking forward to seeing what 2020 brings! Click here for the full gallery.