On Friday, March 6, Goldie Boutilier brought The King of Possibilities Tour to New York City’s Irving Plaza. Cinematically broken into three acts, Boutilier commanded the attention of the sold-out crowd from the second she waltzed on stage.
Exploring her musical journey through the lens of a western heist, the singer-songwriter’s stage presence was similar to that of a 1950s’ leading lady. Goldie Boutilier’s penchant for storytelling shined through lyrical trials of bad decisions, broken dreams, and survival tactics.
Opener Syd Taylor released her first album, After the Fact, last summer. Between singing, songwriting, and producing her own music in her Los Angeles apartment, Taylor balances a new feeling – becoming her own individual artist.
After being a member of pop-rock duo Stereo Jane with her twin sister for over ten years, Taylor is transitioning into the world of solo performance. Her versatile vocals, similar to that of Olivia Rodrigo, Holly Humberstone, Olivia Dean, and Sarah Kinsley, cement her in the running for an up-and-coming indie-pop superstar.
Goldie Boutilier has lived many lives since starting her music career in 2011. Originally discovered by Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, Boutilier signed with Interscope under the moniker My Name Is Kay. Re-emerging under the alias Goldilox in 2015 after splitting with her label, Boutilier spent time DJing and modeling throughout Paris, France. By 2019, the artist finally landed on using Goldie Boutilier as both her stage and legal name, combining her given name with the “Goldie” identity she’d previously crafted. Merging her familial history and storytelling capabilities, Boutilier discovered her timeless sound and released her third and fourth EPs in the span of two years. Her third studio album, Goldie Boutilier Presents… Goldie Montana was released in September 2025.
Leading fans on a journey of transformation and bad decisions with a dozen red roses in hand, Boutilier emerged from a cloud of fog to set-starter “At the End of The War.” A tale of woe and war, the singer took center stage to reflect on trauma through the slow ballad. “Snake Eyes” shifted the somber mood to a disco-esque dark tale of revenge. Told from the point of view of a high-paid escort, envisioned as a “heist in a sequin mini dress,” the singer creatively described the juxtaposition of privileged greed and opportunistic desires.
Western-ballad “Penthouse in the Sky” opened Act Two of the show. Complete with an outfit change, Goldie re-emerged with a purse in one hand, and a carefully balanced microphone and cigarette in the other. The song described a relationship with a rich and powerful man that ended in murder. Looking seductively glamorous, Boutilier burst into a monologue mid-song, stating, “I gave him a glass of poison instead of Japanese whiskey. Dragging his body down the stairs, I realized I’d make it, because I had the penthouse now.” Very reminiscent of “Cell Block Tango” from Chicago, Goldie’s character felt no regrets – just pride and power.
On her newest album, Boutilier reinvented herself as Goldie Montana, a Wild West enigma with a troubled, elusive past. A musical adaptation of film noir, the album and tour visuals heavily conveyed themes of both glamour and struggle. In interviews, Boutilier described Goldie Montana as her “alter-ego.” During Act Three, the femme fatale took listeners on a trip through her toxic relationships and exploitation. Deriving power from pain, the character of Goldie Montana turned difficulty into possibility in hit single “King of Possibilities.” Featured as the theme song of Netflix’s “The Hunting Wives,” – a drama about Southern socialite housewives hiding deadly secrets – “King of Possibilities” is Boutilier’s most well-known track.
Between acts, pre-recorded voiceovers from Boutilier spoke of cowboys, gangsters, and politicians. Describing the world as “the Wild Wild West,” Boutilier explained open-endedly, “I did what I had to do to get here.” Whether that be the dangerous endeavors of character Goldie Montana or the real choices Boutilier’s made during her music career, one thing is clear: storytelling plays a key role in The King of Possibilities Tour.
Boutilier’s visionary lyricism, unique voice, and character-like stage presentation kept the sold-out crowd on their toes. “One thing I’ve noticed about New Yorkers,” she said, “is that you ain’t quiet and that’s for sure! But that’s okay, ‘cause neither am I.” Hailing from Cape Breton, the singer-songwriter explained that there are commonalities between the small island off of Nova Scotia and New York City. “Everyone in New York is a character. Everyone in New York has a story.”
Being in a room full of strangers – all with their own stories, personas, and inner turmoils – proves Boutilier’s point to be true. In a way, we are all characters, choosing what others perceive to be true. Goldie Boutilier controls her narrative through both lyrical prowess and her innate ability to perform. The King of Possibilities Tour continues until April 4. Tickets are available for purchase on goldieenterprises.com.
Goldie Boutilier – Irving Plaza – March 6, 2026
Setlist: At the End of the War, The Angel and The Saint, Snake Eyes, Body Heat, Terrible Things, Favorite Fear, Penthouse in the Sky, King of Possibilities, Pretending, I Am the Rich Man, The Actress, The Ways I Punish Myself, Neon Nuptials, Cowboy Gangster Politician
Encore: K-Town, Goldie Montana
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