SPILL LIVE REVIEW: COLLECTIVE SOUL w/ JADE ELEPHANT @ GREY EAGLE RESORT AND CASINO, TSUUT’INA NATION, CALGARY (AB)

COLLECTIVE SOUL w/ JADE ELEPHANT

@ GREY EAGLE RESORT AND CASINO, TSUUT’INA NATION, CALGARY (AB)

JULY 30, 2026

The Grey Eagle Resort and Casino in Tsuut’ina Nation on July 30 was packed to see iconic ‘90s alternative rock band Collective Soul. This is my second time seeing Collective Soul live, and both times they have knocked it out of the park, delivering highly memorable shows with excellent musicianship, frontman Ed Roland’s strong, captivating stage presence, and massive crowd sing-alongs.

Calgary rock n’ roll power trio Jade Elephant opened the night off strong. With a lively, hard-rocking energy, dynamic vocals, gnarly guitar riffs and solos, great bass lines, and wild, frantic drumming, Jade Elephant delivered an impressive set. “Anymore” and “Bad Thing” were highlight songs from their set.

As soon as Collective Soul walked on stage, they were ready to rock. They performed their biggest hits, all of which sounded fantastic. Throughout the whole night, fans were ecstatically singing along to these hits. It was abundantly clear that the audience loved Collective Soul and that the songs connected deeply with them. “December” (which is my favourite Collective Soul song) provided the most memorable moment of the night. For “December,” Collective Soul brought a fan and his kid on stage. This very sweet moment received a huge crowd reaction. The fan played the acoustic guitar for the song and nailed it! The kid stood beside Roland for the majority of the song and seemed to have a very enjoyable time. Of course, “Shine” was also one of the biggest highlights of the night. Roland’s vocals were terrific, the guitar solos were awesome, and there are just so many irresistibly catchy moments in that song. Also, it was wonderful to hear the crowd in unison singing their heart on to every word in the song, with my personal favourite being when everyone happily chants ‘Yeah.’

“The World I Know” was mesmerizingly beautiful. The gorgeously soaring cathartic chorus, excellent songwriting, the triumphantly uplifting atmosphere, Roland’s passionate vocals, and the comforting yet melancholic acoustic guitar make this song so powerful. Alternatively, the heavy, gritty guitar riffs and intense raw energy of “Where The River Flows” hit hard. The fast, punchy, high-energy nature of “Gel” is super entertaining and got tons of people moving. Plus, the chorus and guitar riffs are just so fun to listen to. “Heavy” was an explosive rocker of a song with the anthemic chorus and awesome opening guitar riff really standing out. “Run,” the last song of the night, was another big highlight. This fan-favourite song is a perfect closer. Near the end of the song, the band leave their instruments, except Roland, who is still strumming the acoustic guitar, while the crowd sings the rest of the song. The band also got together in a big huddle and swayed back and forth while Roland played the acoustic guitar and the crowd sang. It is a super intimate, raw, and introspective ballad that definitely leaves a lasting impression on the audience.

Collective Soul also played material from their 2024 album, Here To Eternity, including the heartfelt acoustic tune “Not The Same” (which Collective Soul dedicated to Tom Petty, who was a huge influence on the band) and “Keep It On Track,” which has just as brilliant hooks and choruses as some of their most well-known hits.

Another huge standout from the concert was the live debut of the catchy The Cars-like synth-rock tune “Eye On You” from their new album Touch And Go, which was released shortly after the show. Collective Soul performed this song twice and got some footage for an upcoming music video they plan to release soon.

Roland has such a natural charisma on stage. His singing is top-notch. He consistently interacts with fans and has such a warm demeanour. He never stands still; usually he is either roaming around the stage or dancing to the songs. Roland is just a great frontman with loads of energy.

Overall, Collective Soul brought their A-game and put on an electrifying show at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino.

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