by Mike Lisching
Friday, bathed in soft red light and the velvet hush of Café du Nord, Goldie Boutilier didn’t just take the stage — she claimed it like a screen siren stepping into her spotlight. The room leaned in, instantly spellbound.
From the first note, it was clear we weren’t watching a performance — we were witnessing a slow burn. Goldie moved like a memory you’re not sure you had, her stage presence both intimate and untouchable. Every glance over her shoulder, every flick of the wrist, felt like a detail from a film reel you couldn’t rewind fast enough.
The story unfolded in three acts, each with a recorded narrative lead in giving her time to change between stunning outfits. Backed by drummer Zoë McMillan and guitarist Dan Kanter, the energy radiating from the stage consumed the crowd. Between songs, you heard shouts of “I’m obsessed”, and “yes queen”, only to dive back into the sing-along after Goldie introduced the next song.
The show shimmered with contrast — hushed moments that held their breath and louder ones that let loose. Goldie cast a spell in “The Rhinestone Ceiling,” her voice a whisper behind a veil of reverie, while a haunting cover of “Bang Bang” closed the second act like a curtain slowly falling. Then came the ignition: the pulse of “Neon Nuptials” and the swagger of “Body Heat” surged to life, revealing the kinetic spark between Goldie and guitarist Dan Kanter. Their chemistry lit up the stage, a dance of glances and riffs that pulled the crowd closer with every note.
The night concluded with fans coming to the stage for Goldie to sign autographs on vinyl and other souvenirs. Tour continues this weekend at Bottle Rock and Bonnaroo in June! Get out and be put under her spell.
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