#SPOTTED: STEPHEN SANCHEZ IN TORONTO AT OPERA HOUSE

20-year-old Nashville Singer-Songwriter Stephen Sanchez very quickly is winning fans and raves around the world. His sheer talent is undeniable and even if you don’t know his name, surely his smash hit “Until I Found You” in its versions with or without Em Beihold, is instantly recognizable. The Crooner known for his nostalgic songcraft would see the single propelled to double-platinum success in Canada and reaching #23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart. He’s followed-up with that success with the goods as his latest single “Evangeline” is just as visceral and affecting.

Sanchez headlines his first tour, which effectively is a warm-up to his Fall Tour, and Toronto was so lucky to have him at Opera House, an upgraded venue from the more intimate Drake Hotel where he was to play originally. Donning a red velvet suit, he delivered a 14-song set spanning his accomplished and young career, even taking a moment to challenge the audience, speaking from the heart, about fearing love and being seen-through for who he is He also encouraged us to not waste love, even if it is just expressing one’s love for another alone. Though he brought-on the energy early, as the set progressed, it felt growingly intimate, even performing a chilling, minimalistic cover of “Unchained Melody“, bringing the audience to their knees. It was like witnessing a young Elvis before us. He’ll be back again in November at HISTORY and you cannot miss him next time!

We are so thrilled to have met Sanchez. We were actually supposed to see him last Fall however a surgery had him sidelined, but it’s been well worth the wait. He spent most of the day doing the rounds and was presented a 2x-Platinum certification for “Until I Found You” by Universal Music Canada! He’s everything we hoped!

Some Snaps:

A couple highlights from the night:

“Until I Found You”

“Evangeline”

(Photo/video credit: Universal Music/Mr. Will Wong)