The Sheepdogs @ Badaboum, Paris - November 27th, 2024

The Sheepdogs sure can draw a crowd, and on this chilly November evening, the Badaboum club was packed to the gills by a Parisian audience buzzing with anticipation for one of the hottest acts in the New Wave of Classic Rock. Fresh off their previous triumph opening for Larkin Poe at the Olympia, the Canadian rockers proved their reputation as a must-see band remains firmly intact.

Across 105 minutes of blistering rock 'n' roll, the band treated fans to a hearty mix of tracks from their recent EPs, Hell Together and Paradise Alone, alongside back-catalog gems, including this reviewer’s favorite, Changing Colours. From the first note, their Southern rock-inspired grooves pulled the crowd into a sweaty, exuberant celebration of classic sounds reimagined.

The music poured out thick and heavy, steeped in blues and Southern rock swagger, yet unmistakably their own. Ewan Currie and Ricky Paquette’s guitars danced and collided—Paquette’s fluid, fiery runs meeting Currie’s raw, gutsy leads. When they locked into harmonies, the sound soared, wrapping the crowd in a wave of warmth and power.

Guitarist Ricky Paquette delivered fiery solos with the perfect balance of flash and restraint, always serving the song. When his leads intertwined with singer Ewan Currie’s, it felt like Southern Rock heaven had descended on Paris. The vocal harmonies were pitch-perfect, giving the songs an extra lift. Shamus Currie was the band’s not-so-secret weapon, sliding seamlessly between keys, guitar, and even pulling off a cheeky, high-voltage keytar solo that got the crowd roaring.

By the time the final crescendo hit, the audience was roaring, the walls dripping with energy. The Sheepdogs delivered a masterclass in tradition-steeped, feel-good rock. Don’t miss them if they come your way—they’re simply one of the best bands out there.

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