Lights, camera, action! As simple as that, Oshawa, Ontario’s very own Dizzy played at the Danforth Music Hall on October 26th, and it was a magical night. Dizzy, lead by Katie Munshaw with band members Charlie, Alex and Mackenzie Spencer, created such a fun and electric atmosphere. 

Dizzy has three albums titled Baby Teeth, The Sun and Her Scorch, and Dizzy. The concert was for their self-titled album Dizzy. This emerging band has been making music for many years and even won a Juno Award in 2019. I first heard about this band through a Youtube ad and became addicted to their sound and music right away. When they announced the tour dates, I was excited to have my hands on a pair of these coveted tickets. It did not disappoint. It was a packed venue with people dancing, bopping their heads and shuffling their feet. 

Most of the songs are light and upbeat tunes. Many are vulnerable and show a sensitive side of the band. The stage was simple, only the instruments and a few spotlights on the band members. The lighting would switch between white, blue, red, purple and orange. There were minimal props, but when performing “Barking Dog,” Katie put on boxing gloves, which are from the music video. The transitions between faster and slower songs were perfect. The energy from the crowd was enjoyable. It was a vibe! At one point Katie needed to restart a song, as she was having difficulty hearing the music, which added a few laughs and cheers from the crowd as she began to sing again. Katie transitioned from song to song, occasionally chatting with the crowd, but she kept the crowd engaged with her beautiful voice. The transitions between songs also had moments of keyboard tunes and fade-to-black moments. She roamed across the stage many times, occasionally skipping, and went by the barricade closer towards the crowd. 

This show was filmed for CBC Music and you can find the concert footage on CBC Music’s Youtube channel. Personally, I have been to many concerts and there are many times where I close my eyes and soak in the sounds of everything around me. I did that many times at this concert and I still think about this show. 

If you are looking for some new music I would recommend Dizzy. My personal favourite songs are “Stupid 4 U,” “Birthmark,” “Close,” “Sunflower,” “The Magician,” “Stars & Moons,” and “Roman Candles.” Overall, this was a lovely time and I cannot wait to see them live again.