Dermot Kennedy made his way to the Canadian Tire Centre during The Sonder Tour on Friday night. Kennedy’s powerful and emotive vocals resonated through the arena, capturing the hearts of fans who have been waiting for a headlining show in Ottawa for some time. His intricate blend of soulful ballads and energetic anthems had the crowd singing along all night long. Backed by his dynamic band, Kennedy’s passionate stage presence illuminated the venue, making every song a captivating journey of raw emotion and intensity. Dermot Kennedy undoubtedly proved himself a rising star with an undeniable ability to craft a soul-stirring performance.
Opening the night was Martin Kerr, who was full of wit and charm as he played through songs from his latest EP, Don’t Listen to Me. Toronto’s own indie-pop rising stars Valley were up next on the bill. The energetic four-piece group have been touring their new Lost in Translation album for the past few months, headlining the Bronson Centre earlier this year.
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