Montreal rockers Half Moon Run, 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.
