LIVE: NOTHING MORE – Winnipeg, MB, CAN – March 4, 2026

Venue: Burton Cummings Theatre

City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Date: March 4, 2026

Review and Photographs by: Alejandro Penner (https://www.alejandropenner.ca/)

I have been waiting a while to see Nothing More in concert. After all, the last time they came to Winnipeg was back in 2018, and I had missed them. Let me tell you—the wait was absolutely worth it. It was March 4th and they were in town, ready to blow the roof off the Burton Cummings Theatre. But they weren’t alone—they brought an army of bands with them: Doobie, Archers, and Catch Your Breath. Doobie got things started and warmed the crowd up. I honestly didn’t know what to expect, but to my surprise he absolutely killed it. It was a mix of metal, rock, and rap, but somehow it all worked. Archers were up next, a Wisconsin-based metalcore band that brought serious heat to the stage. With three opening bands on the bill, Catch Your Breath closed out the opener slot—and honestly they could easily be co-headlining this tour or even headlining their own. The Austin-based metalcore / post-hardcore band delivered an incredible set. With three bands kicking things off, it was a great way to open the night—after all, the more live music you get, the better.

Finally, the stage for Nothing More began to take shape. A plethora of vertical LED lights were set up across the stage, the drum riser revealed on stage right, and another platform on stage left housed their famous “Scorpion Tail” — a contraption that contains drums, levers, and sensors that act as an effects controller, as Jonny explained on the Jesea Lee Podcast. However, it looked slightly different from what I had seen online, which made me even more excited to see how it would be used. I’m pretty sure what we witnessed was the Scorpion Tail 2.0. The set kicked off with “House on Sand,” an absolute banger from their latest album CARNAL, which ended up making up a large portion of the setlist. “Angel Song,” “FREEFALL,” “If It Doesn’t Hurt,” and “Stuck” were also played throughout the night, with Nathanael from Archers joining Jonny for “Freefall,” covering Chris Daughtry’s part—and absolutely nailing it. The Stories We Tell Ourselves got the second most love of the night with four songs: “Don’t Stop,” “Fade In / Fade Out,” “Go to War,” and “Let ’Em Burn,” which is probably my favourite record by them — though honestly, I love all their stuff. After that we got three tracks from their self-titled album: “Jenny,” “Ocean Floor,” and “This Is the Time (Ballast).” Finally, Spirits made an appearance with the song “Spirits,” which came from a cool interactive moment where the audience got to choose the next song. The options were a Nine Inch Nails cover, “Mr. MTV,” or “Spirits.” Honestly, I would’ve been happy with any of them.

We were also treated to a signature Nothing More instrumental moment, and this is where the Scorpion Tail 2.0 came into play. The bass was attached to it, and a keyboard was set up beside it where Jonny was triggering keys and effects. At one point it looked like they might have been dealing with some minor technical difficulties, but it didn’t really affect the performance. At the end of the solo, Daniel (bass), Mark (guitar), and Jonny were all playing the same bass at the same time—a pretty wild and impressive moment to witness live. Sound-wise, Nothing More is one of the top-tier live acts I’ve experienced. Jonny’s vocals are simply unmatched, with an insane range—from the aggressive screams in “Let ’Em Burn” to the soaring clean vocals in “Freefall.” He is an absolute powerhouse of a frontman. Daniel Oliver’s bass work added a massive foundation to the entire set. His tone was thick, punchy, and impossible to ignore, often driving the groove of the songs while still cutting clearly through the mix. Whether he was locking in with the drums or adding subtle melodic runs underneath the guitars, the bass gave the music a weight that you could physically feel throughout the theatre. Mark Vollelunga’s guitar work brought the perfect blend of heaviness and atmosphere that Nothing More is known for. The riffs hit hard and carried serious bite, but he also layered in ambient textures and effects that helped fill out the band’s massive sound. Songs like “Go to War” and “House on Sand” really showcased that balance between crushing rhythm parts and those cinematic soundscapes that give Nothing More their unique identity. Behind it all, Ben Anderson’s drumming kept the entire machine moving. His playing was tight, powerful, and incredibly dynamic, shifting effortlessly between explosive sections and more restrained, emotional moments. The drums had a huge presence in the mix, giving the songs their pulse while elevating the intensity of the performance.

By the time the night came to an end, it was clear that Nothing More had delivered something special. Between the energy on stage, the creativity of their performance, and the sheer power of their sound, this wasn’t just another stop on a tour — it was a full experience. From the opening notes to the final moments of the set, the band had the entire Burton Cummings Theatre locked in. After waiting since 2018 to finally see them live, I can confidently say the wait was more than worth it. If Nothing More rolls through your city, do yourself a favour and go see them—you won’t leave disappointed.

SETLIST: House on Sand, Angel Song, Let ‘em Burn, If it Doesn’t Hurt, Don’t Stop, Go to War, Freefall, Spirits, Jenny, Stuck, Fade In / Fade Out, Ocean Floor, This Is the Time (Ballast)

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