VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 4, 2026 - Megan Moroney has become one of country music's most talked-about young songwriters, thanks to direct, funny and sometimes bruising songs like "Tennessee Orange." The Georgia native's rise has been built on writing that sounds like a conversation, and fans who find her tend to stay.
Vancouver has a strong country audience, and many of the genre's rising acts first play the city on the sprung dance floor of the Commodore Ballroom.
Ninety-plus years on Granville Street
The Commodore at 868 Granville Street opened in 1929. It holds about 1,000 people, and its famous sprung floor, built on layers of horsehair and tires, gives the room a bounce that bands talk about for years. It is one of the most respected mid-sized concert halls in Canada.
Country nights are part of that story. Scene in the Dark recently reviewed a rowdy, heartfelt Owen Riegling show at the Commodore, and Julia Jacklin's recent visit drew strong reviews.
The current calendar lists 43 dated nights. SYML plays November 5, 2026, The Tallest Man on Earth November 6, and Houndmouth November 12. Matt Hansen arrives December 1 and The Funk Hunters December 18. The new year includes Kim Mitchell on January 25, The Sheepdogs on January 29, Blue October on February 25 and The Mavericks on February 27. Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls play March 10, Wheeler Walker Jr. March 27, Ruby Waters April 7 and The Wombats May 17. Hazlett closes the run on May 26, 2027.
Why the Commodore matters to rising artists
For a songwriter on the way up, a sold-out Commodore is a milestone. The room is large enough to feel like an event and small enough that the crowd can hear every line, which is exactly what a writer like Megan Moroney depends on.
About the Commodore Ballroom
The Commodore Ballroom is a historic concert hall in Vancouver's Granville Entertainment District, near Granville SkyTrain station. Dates and tickets are on the Commodore Ballroom concerts page.