Incredible event
by Logan on 2024-06-17Parc Olympique - MontrealRating: 5 out of 5Had an amazing time, such a wonderful array of artists. Very fun and well organized event.
Half Moon Run on Tour
Since the release of their 2012 debut album, Dark Eyes, Montreal indie-rock quartet Half Moon Run have developed a reputation as one of Canada's most mesmerizing live bands. Not only does the group feature four equally versatile multi-instrumentalists — resulting in copious onstage role-swapping — each member is blessed with an angelic voice that contributes to their spine-tingling, church-worthy harmonies. Half Moon Run are the sort of singular band that possess the wiry intensity to rock a small club, the anthemic grandeur to captivate festival crowds and the sophisticated arrangements to enhance the soft-seater theater experience. And to properly recreate their signature songs in a live setting, the band employ two drum sets, ensuring that each show builds into a heart-racing, percussion-pounding spectacle.
Half Moon Run in Concert
Formed in Montreal in 2010, Half Moon Run quickly sprinted to the frontlines of that city's fabled indie-rock scene. On their arresting debut single, "Full Circle," the group effortlessly forged a sound that was both rustic and grandiose, incorporating the forest-squatting harmonies of Fleet Foxes, the emotional intensity of Bon Iver and the disquieting atmospherics of Radiohead into its widescreen expanse. That song would help propel their first record, 2012's Dark Days, to platinum status in Canada, and into the charts in several European countries. After touring with indie heavyweights like Mumford & Sons, Of Monsters and Men, and City and Colour, the group returned with 2015's Sun Leads Me On, which entered the Top 5 on the Canadian Billboard albums chart, earning them a Juno nomination for Breakthrough Group of the Year. (And thanks to anthemic singles like "Turn Your Love," the band also made significant inroads into the U.S., with the album cracking the Top 10 on Billboard Heatseekers chart.) But with their third album, A Blemish in the Great Light, Half Moon Run pivot away from their roots-rock foundation to bring their artier instincts to the fore.
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Had an amazing time, such a wonderful array of artists. Very fun and well organized event.
Que vous soyez un fan inconditionnel ou simplement en quête d'une soirée inoubliable, Half Moon Run promet une expérience musicale épique que vous n'oublierez pas de sitôt.
Great energy on stage and great vocals too. Sounds the same as the songs. Drummer is a legend :) Best show hands down
The line up was AMAZING, and HMR was SPECTACULAR!!! Hopefully this is gonna be a yearly event! Memorable experience and well organized
Le show et l’oragnisation était parfait! L’ambiance était relax on a adoré! En plus avec l’invitée spéciale WOW! On en veut plus et c’est tout!
absolutely incredible show, in the heart of Montreal, c'ant beat that
Son très mauvais: beaucoup trop de volume et de low end. C’est comme si il y avait eu 50 000 personnes mais c’était loin d’être le cas…
I have been following this band since 2010. They are talented and gifted musicians. Together they create beautiful music, and they have an engaging presence on stage that compares to none. I highly recommend this band. And I take every opportunity to see them. I have seen them 19 times and counting. I must qualify as a super fan by now! If you have the opportunity to see this band, don't miss out. You will not regret it. They are the best 💕
Excellent show! It was my first time seeing them live. I had a lot of fun :)
Had a super nice evening with my daughter. The crowd was very cool with people from all ages. I Really liked Men I Trust and CRi. Note that we never found the second stage… Half Moon Run is just an amazing band. You could see that they were having a real good time. Nice encore with Fix You with Charlotte Cardin.