Worship at the altar of Father John Misty at the Danforth Music Hall
When the American folk musician Father John Misty (otherwise known as Josh Tillman) released his debut album, Fear Fun, in 2012, he quickly transformed from an obscure ex–Fleet Foxes drummer into a solo heavy-hitter. His arsenal of psychedelic folk evokes the roots-rock forefathers of the 1960s and ’70s: drawled-out melodies, twangy guitar licks, ubiquitous tambourine. Where Fear Fun found success in tradition, Tillman’s sophomore record, I Love You, Honeybear, finds its groove breaking the rules. The new batch of love songs, which Tillman wrote for his wife, are still steeped in the tradition of solo-era John Lennon and Harry Nilsson, but feature a slew of compelling accompanists—a ragtime jazz combo, electronic percussionist, and mariachi band—that lend spontaneity to the disc. Hear it for yourself when Tillman brings his vintage persona to Toronto this Wednesday. The event is sold out, but, as always, there are ways.
Wed. Feb. 18. $29.50–$32.75. Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave., 416-778-8163, collectiveconcerts.com.
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When the American folk musician Father John Misty (otherwise known as Josh Tillman) released his debut album, Fear Fun, in 2012, he quickly transformed from an obscure ex–Fleet Foxes drummer into a solo heavy-hitter. His arsenal of psychedelic folk evokes the roots-rock forefathers of the 1960s and ’70s: drawled-out melodies, twangy guitar licks, ubiquitous tambourine. Where Fear Fun found success in tradition, Tillman’s sophomore record, I Love You, Honeybear, finds its groove breaking the rules. The new batch of love songs, which Tillman wrote for his wife, are still steeped in the tradition of solo-era John Lennon and Harry Nilsson, but feature a slew of compelling accompanists—a ragtime jazz combo, electronic percussionist, and mariachi band—that lend spontaneity to the disc. Hear it for yourself when Tillman brings his vintage persona to Toronto this Wednesday. The event is sold out, but, as always, there are ways.
Wed. Feb. 18. $29.50–$32.75. Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave., 416-778-8163, collectiveconcerts.com.){kind=link}
No mention of how last time he played in Toronto he got super drunk and smashed an acoustic guitar on stage?
He played another show here since then, an solo acoustic show at one of the CNE buildings. He addressed it at that show and apologized for his outburst.
Saw this show last night and you could tell he’s cleaned up his act since then. He was spot on, instead of his usual bottle of wine or whisky on stage it was all bottled water.