On March 16, 2025, Winnipeg’s Park Theatre felt more like a dark, hazy basement than a concert venue—intimate, warm, and buzzing with hometown pride as Goody Grace returned to his home province for the A Nice Place To Visit Tour. The night celebrated not just his latest record, but his evolution as an artist, with a full-album performance followed by throwbacks that left long-time fans grinning ear to ear.
GMH. Photos by Samuel Stevens Photography
Before Goody took the stage, fellow Manitoba talent GMH set the perfect tone for the night. Although his setlist wasn’t fully known to most in the crowd, it didn’t matter—his sincerity shone through. Highlights included a hauntingly beautiful cover of The Tragically Hip’s “Wheat Kings,” a nod to Canadian roots that had the audience swaying in unison. “Ghost” and “Love Song” showcased GMH’s knack for emotional storytelling, while covers like Zach Bryan's “Hey Driver” and Noah Kahan's “Growing Sideways” added unexpected but welcome depth to his set. His mix of originals and carefully chosen covers proved he’s a local artist well worth following. Then came the moment everyone was waiting for: Goody Grace stepping onto the Park Theatre stage, greeted with cheers that could only come from a hometown crowd. Starting with the reflective track “Soliloquy,” he set the scene for a deeply personal performance. The live rendition of A Nice Place To Visit felt both cinematic and vulnerable—“Quarter Life Stagnation” hit especially hard, resonating with a crowd of young adults who understand that sense of restless limbo all too well.
Goody Grace. Photos by Samuel Stevens Photography
Standout moments included “People Are Alike All Over,” where Goody’s signature mix of indie, folk, and alt influences blended seamlessly; and “Eveline,” performed with palpable tenderness. During “Breathe on My Own,” the room felt silent and still—a collective moment of pause before the title track, “A Nice Place to Visit,” wrapped up the album portion of the show with grandeur and gratitude.
But Goody wasn’t done yet. The rest of his set leaned into nostalgia and connection. “On Repeat” and “Grape Swisher” felt like love letters to longtime fans. The medley of “Girls In The Suburbs Singing Smiths Songs” into “Too High” had the crowd singing every word. He closed the night with the perfect one-two punch: “Pretend” and “Scumbag,” with the latter ending on a surprise snippet of his most loved track, “Two Shots,” reminding everyone just how far he’s come—from SoundCloud beginnings to a sold-out hometown show celebrating his most fully realized project to date.
The night was more than just a concert; it was a homecoming, a reflection, and a reminder that while Goody Grace might be touring A Nice Place To Visit, for one night in Winnipeg, he was exactly where he belonged.