Adam Scotti

Hollerado’s worked hard to get the recognition they’ve received in the Canadian music scene, but on Friday night the band showed that hard work can be fun. The four-piece group from Manotick, Ontario played two Pop Montreal shows, the first at Cabaret Just for Laughs at 9 p.m. and the second at Le Divan Orange at midnight. In between, the boys held their annual Nacho House, a loft party for all their fans, complete with live music and, of course, nachos.

Although the police made an unwelcome visit to the Nacho House, the Divan Orange show went off without a hitch, with favourites such as “Juliette” and “Got to Lose” getting the crowd hopping. Regular sprays of confetti flew at sweaty fans who sang along, while lead singer Menno Versteeg showed everyone what a good rock band should be. The highlight of the night might not have been the music though: Hollerado capped off their event-filled evening by having the audience paint their new tour van, supplying paint and brushes for drunk music-lovers. The result was a colourful mess on St. Laurent, and a great night for fans.