Half Moon Run rocks the stage at History

Montreal rockers ‪@HalfMoonRun‬, comprising Devon Portielje, Dylan Phillips and Conner Molander, took the stage at History in Toronto to play a charged set. The band cycled between new songs such as “You Can Let Go” and “Hotel in Memphis” from its new album, Salt, as well as older tracks such as “Narrow Margins.” A lush string ensemble elevated the performance and made songs soar, entrancing the audience. “Do you know how hard it is to whistle while you’re smiling?” Portielje quipped after finishing “Everyone’s Moving Out East” as the crowd cheered. As they played “Call Me in the Afternoon,” people bounced along and yelled out the words as the band rip-roared through the track. The crowd’s palpable enthusiasm remained high all the way through the show, infusing the room with energy.
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00:00 - Intro
01:39 - You Can Let Go
05:08 - Hotel in Memphis
08:53 - Everyone's Moving Out East
13:22 - Narrow Margins
17:53 - 9beat
22:09 - Razorblade
29:25 - Jello on My Mind
33:35 - Gigafire
36:46 - New Truth
39:43 - Call me in the afternoon
43:37 - grow into love
46:33 - Alco (strings)
50:32 - Devil May Care
52:59 - She Wants to Know
57:49 - Full Circle
01:01:18 - End
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[@micheller2537]

Was there for this...how amazing is it that I can relive this night?!❤

[@15Vampirefox]

My family and I were there for this show (front row!) and we came all the way from Florida to watch. They’re great performers, we’d love love to see them again ❤️

[@tonyrandall3146]

Canada's best export since maple syrup.

[@majaalison]

I've seen Half Moon Run 5 times now and it never gets old, every live show is just as amazing as the one before. They have made consistently good music since their first album. Can't wait for their next show.

[@owlmuso]

That drummer / bassist / singer is truly amazing! Although, the whole band is phenomenally talented, and full of multi-instrumentalists apparently. I recently discovered them and am very glad for it

[@simonbaush6200]

They are indeed highly talented, all of them.

[@dprahn02]

@owlmuso Put on a pair of headphones and listen to the Inwards and Onwards EP. Just amazing. I get goosebumps on my head when I listen to 'it's true' haha. But seriously..

[@woolfy02]

Wow. The song "Everyone's Moving Out East" is so amazingly played live! One of my favorites.

[@heleneramos889]

Holding back the years with an extra plus... prêt a porter!

[@superrainbow2893]

That was just stunning... I've been a big fan for a long time, and I have been waiting for a new well recorded live performance to be uploaded for the past 2 years, and it finally arrived. These guys are incredible. Just the three of them doing so much, so well, and the songs are so heart felt. I love HMR, and I will always say they are the most skilled multi instrumentalist band out there. The skills and execution are just unreal, nevermind that they are performing their own songs which they made. I'll say it again, I LOVE HALF MOON RUN!!!!!! Respect from South Africa

[@CarolMunhoz]

this is just PERFECTION! I love seeing how happy they are during this, it makes my heart melt ❤ this is the best trio-band since Muse and the world should know how AWESOME they are!!! oh, and PLEASE COME TO BRAZIL! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@jlozzano6559]

these guys are so talented.

[@leeweinberger]

amazing to see the string section on tour for this one! Wish they came to the others. Loved their shows in Chicago and Detroit last fall!

[@MrZack0412]

Such an amazing show that night!! Love that we can relive it here. Thanks CBC for always giving these guys a platform; they’re such an underrated band!

[@dprahn02]

Was at the London show the night before. Amazing to see the next night was recorded, thanks for this! Salt songs are incredible live.

[@olivierbolton8683]

I'm jealous...these guys are the best troubadours...big fan

[@screwthisnaming]

Please come back to Vienna. I've been at a concert before COVID. Best concert of my life :)

[@CarxV_one]

This was an amazing gig

[@dDikk]

Please don't ever stop making music, you guys are incredible! Seen you live a few times now and listen to everything I can get my ears on. Seriously guys, keep it up!!

[@Ecofashionfreak]

Saw them in Vancouver and would go every single time. Obsessed. These guys are amazing.

[@garthur9260]

My favorite band

[@simonbaush6200]

The best Canadian folk rock band since Harmonium.

[@lawrencecooke8114]

It was awesome seeing you in Nanaimo on this tour. I went on a whim - loved it! Big fan now!

[@dprahn02]

Omg I have watched/listened to this many times but just now saw seeing the tomfoolery during Devil May Care. Amazing! Full tour down and they are still like brothers.

[@user-so6ux1ye7t]

아!!! 멋있어!!!

[@marekgocman2949]

Diese Jungs verdiernen mehr Aufmeksamkeit ,,,,,,echt gute Muke

[@JoshtotheG]

Love this band! Saw them in Vancouver and it's mind boggling how the three of them play multiple instruments and sing at the same time. Not sure if I'm losing my mind but the drums seem out of sync with the audio on this.

[@kylie6243]

No Connor playing harmonica and smacking himself in the face with it while singing together with Devon during Devil May Care? They're doing it wrong.

[@JloJrock420]

I'm from Montreal and saw them in Montreal... It's has to be one of the most underwhelming shows I've ever seen!!!

[@jeffbrown4651]

under???

[@paclassen]

Pretty sure you meant to write overwhelming - I certainly was blown away by this concert - My wife and I were at this concert at History (a great venue) and loved it!