Feq: Hozier proves that his talent is not limited to his success “Take Me To Church”

The Irish artist Hozier succeeded highly his first visit to Quebec. Headliner of the Quebec Summer Festival on the Plains of Abraham on Thursday evening, he proved that his talent extends far beyond Take Me To Churchits planetary success which harvested more than three billion listening to Spotify to date, and which propelled it to the front of the stage in 2014.

It’s with the powerful Nobody’s Soldier that the show started. Generous and affable, Hozier has easily established an intimate connection with the spectators.

Punctuated with visually striking projections, the concert was a treat for the eyes and ears.

The artist was superbly accompanied by his musicians, including a string section and three choristers. He deployed his powerful, textured and expressive voice throughout the evening. Work Song, Angel of Small Death et Someone New sounded with force.

He sailed with ease between a solo guitar-voice intimate, music folk, soul and intense rock flights. He said he was amazed to see spectators being projected in the air. I have never seen that, it’s very cooldid it before emphasizing that he did not want to put it on so as not to put himself in the trouble. He still asked if he could be the next one.

The rain was released for him, but the gray weather was very present. The artist said that this gloomy time gave him the impression of being at home. The Irishman has also decided to take a crowd. He advanced to a raised platform, in the heart of the public, to interpret Cherry Wine et Unknown. A Warmly applauded by spectators.

The 35-year-old interpreter, known for his social and political commitment, spoke at the end of the concert to denounce the genocide in the Gaza Strip and asked for a cease-fire in the Middle East. He continued with a benevolence message before embarking on the explosive Take Me to Church that all were waiting.

The summer festival has once again been the scene of a warm and enthusiastic welcome which will certainly constitute an unforgettable memory for the artists present.

Captivante Lauren Spencer Smith

It is with a whole new album under the arm that Lauren Spencer Smith went on the stage of the plains of Abraham at 8 p.m. with a smile and a Hello Quebec well supported.

The Canadian artist, established in British Columbia, offered several songs from The Art of Being a Mess published on June 27. Very comfortable on stage, she interacted several times with the public, especially to present her songs, many of which had the theme of the romantic relationships present and past.

She admitted to the spectators present to be obsessed with love, and the fact of talking about it, just before interpreting That Part A song dedicated to her lover.

Lauren Spencer Smith became viral on Tiktok in January 2022 when she released her first title, Fingers Crossedpart that she reserved for the end of her service which counted 18.

The young artist offered a captivating performance that was not destabilized by a technical glitch occurred in mid-term and which was quickly taken care of.

It has allowed a recovery, either I Hope, From the country singer of Gabby Barrett. Flowers, His favorite song Extracted from his first album Mirrorfound its audience.

In a dress that recalls that of Billie Eilish, the sympathetic and generous artist did not fail to greet and thank the public. His powerful and just voice was right for the rain that was not manifested during his performance despite a threatening sky.

Folk bewitching luck peña

Aged 25, Chance Peña kicked off this evening with his Indie Folk music. The songwriter and performer, from Texas, proposed songs from his album, Ever-Shifting, Continual Blossomingpublished in September 2024.

The American artist highlighted his strong and controlled voice, whose punctual vibratos have added to his expressiveness.

The one who participated in The Voice In 2015, at only 15 years old, demonstrated that he was able to transmit emotion through his songs whose themes are often introspective.

He took advantage of his forum to reveal new pieces such as Bones et Wolves of Worry. He reserved his most popular songs for the end, either The Mountain is You, Viral success I Am Not Who I Was who propelled him to the international scene.