Last night really felt like a full-circle moment. Two artists that we have been supporting for over four years came to Toronto for one night of exquisite vibes. Yes, that sounds cheesy, but it’s an accurate way to describe Laxcity‘s Mini Canadian Tour stop in Toronto, where JKuch served as an opening act. The experience itself was amazing from start to finish, and we thought it would be appropriate to briefly describe the night to inspire our followers to catch a Laxcity or JKuch show whenever they can.
First off, when I saw that Laxcity was coming to Toronto, I immediately copped two tickets. I didn’t ask a friend, or make a plan for the night, but I knew that I had to attend and that I could convince someone to come along for the journey. To my great surprise, tickets were only $10, which is probably the cheapest show I’ve ever attended in Toronto. Amazing.
I then convinced a long-time friend who just happened to be in town this week to come to the show and, after catching up over a couple of drinks before the event, we found our way to the venue with just a couple of minutes to spare before JKuch came on. The venue itself was unlike anything I had ever experienced – it was a small, art studio-like room with an awesome outdoor patio that definitely does not only serve as a concert venue. No backstage, no VIP section… the IN Lifestyle Event Space allowed fans and artists the mingle during the show, and provided a welcome atmosphere to all. JKuch ended up playing just short of two hours, with originals lining the vast majority of his set. At one point, he even said something along the lines of “I’m running out of originals to play,” and the crowd laughed and soon danced along to what followed. The intimacy of the venue allowed the artists to connect with the fans, and allowed the fans to realize how chill and approachable their favourite artists can be.
Shortly after the sunset, Laxcity jumped behind the decks for his official Toronto debut. Despite not being a massive venue, one could tell that every single attendee was there because they were fans of Laxcity and JKuch, and it showed in the energy of crowd. This wasn’t your random Thursday night event where drunk people randomly stumbled upon – it was an intimate gathering of people who liked the artists. This resulted in an incredible energy for the duration of Laxcity’s set, as fans could enjoy the the high-intensity drops just as much as the slower, more melodic interludes. Along with a ton of originals, there was no shortage of Moore Kismet support interlaced within the more lively sections of Laxcity’s set, and the artist was able to captivate the crowd’s attention with ease. From his older material, to unreleased gems, to tracks from his good friends, Laxcity impressed from start to finish, and his entire set felt like a blissful dream.
To top it all off, Laxcity et al. dropped by my place today to deliver a signed poster just to say thanks for attending. This experience single-handedly revived my passion for live music, and writing about it – everyone responsible for this Mini Canadian Tour deserves all the praise in the world. Laxcity, JKuch and their teams curated a night for the books, and the artists further demonstrated why they have earned the respect of so many through their craft. Catch Laxcity in Vancouver Saturday June 25th, or hopefully soon in a city near you.
