French 79: Close To The Giants Tour

French 79 brings the Close To The Giants Tour to Danforth Music Hall in Toronto on February 4, 2027. Under this moniker, Marseille producer and multi-instrumentalist Simon Henner shapes melodic electronics where synth-pop hooks meet unhurried house, motorik pulse and a taste for cinematic ambience. Often instrumental yet built with a pop sense of structure, his pieces unfold in broad arcs, layering keyboards and settling into clear, forward rhythms. From the electro-rock trio Nasser to his solo albums Olympic (2016), Joshua (2019) and Teenagers (2023), his route has refined a balance between studio detail and live energy.

On stage, French 79 turns this catalogue into a fluid set that shifts between concert dynamics and a club-minded flow. Themes expand and return, grooves tighten without rushing, and gradual builds lead to clean, satisfying releases. The Close To The Giants Tour frames this repertoire with fresh sequences and new transitions, keeping the melodic line up front while pushing the pulse. A set designed for attentive listening as much as for movement, carried by precise arrangements.