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Photo highlights: The Strumbellas with special guest The Zolas

Photography by Craig Fleisch

The Commodore Ballroom played host to local musicians The Zolas playing beside their Ontarian brethren The Strumbellas. The Strumbellas are currently on the Canadian leg of their international tour promoting their latest album Hope. There are still a few more Canadian cities before they head down south to the States. Both bands are have a great vibe, great musicians and full of energy. An evening filled with dancing and great music, what more can you ask for.

Evening Setlist:

The Zolas

1. Molotov
2. Dark
3. NY
4. Ancient
5. Strange
6. Frieda
7. Escape / Changes
8. Invis
9. CV Jam
10. Swooner

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The Strumbellas

1. Wars
2. Young & Wild
3. End of an Era
4. We Don't Know
5. Long Road
6. Rhinstone
7. The Fire
8. Sheriff
9. Shovels & Dirt
10. Hired Band
11. Night Will Save Us
12. In This Life
13. Wild Sun
14. Spirits

Encore:
15. Home Sweet Home
16. Sailing
17. Ride On / Pistol

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