From the very first notes, Shaboozey set the tone for the show he was about to deliver at Osheaga on Saturday afternoon. Accompanied by banjo music and performing in front of a backdrop reminiscent of a rather clichéd Wild West setting, the new country phenomenon kicked off his song “I’m the Last of My Kind” with the crowd.
Despite a certain monotony, the singer thrilled the diverse audience that had gathered to see him. He lived up to expectations with his catchy choruses and deep voice reminiscent of Zach Bryan or even Dylan Gossett. The moment seemed straight out of a movie credits sequence, as his popular tunes floated in front of the sublime sunset overlooking the stage and the Ferris wheel.
Shaboozey released his first album in 2018, but his music career really took off in 2024 with his song “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which was and continues to be a huge hit. The song broke the record for the most weeks spent at the top of the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, and was nominated for Song of the Year, Best Country Song, and Best Country Solo Performance at the Grammy Awards.
With a few extra minutes at the end of his show, the man nicknamed The Boot Cut Kid took the opportunity to perform this famous song twice in a row. Didn’t he have anything else to offer? We don’t hold it against him too much, since the crowd obviously danced and sang along to the lyrics again with great enthusiasm.
“Thank you all for changing my life. Every day of my life is a blessing,” he shared before the song “Good News.” Quebecers seem to adore him—and they haven’t seen the last of him performing. After appearing at the Quebec City Summer Festival last month, he will also be back at Lasso on August 15.
Crédit photo: Tim Snow
