STARS (London Lafayette, 11/12/23-12/12/23)

Two tremendous, celebratory, heart-warming shows from the Canadian indie-rock stalwarts, featuring The Wedding Present’s David Gedge on "Elevator Love Letter" and Canadian music stalwart Murray Lightburn providing bonus Dears content. I’ve said this many times about Stars, but their earnestness is their greatest strength; they may be a bit corny at times but God, they’re a joy to share a room with.