French 79 « Close To The Giants Tour »

French 79 brings the Close To The Giants Tour to MTELUS in Montreal on February 5, 2027. Behind the name is Marseille producer and guitarist Simon Henner, who stepped out solo in the mid-2010s after the electro-rock trio Nasser. His music leans into melodic electronics where synth-pop, unhurried house, motorik pulses and cinematic atmospheres cross paths. Often instrumental but built with a pop instinct for structure, his tracks unfold in clear arcs and steady climbs.

The show mines three key records — Olympic (2016), Joshua (2019) and Teenagers (2023) — tracing a line of layered keyboards, gradual buildups and crisp rhythms. On stage, Henner shifts this repertoire between concert energy and club drive, keeping the arrangements sharp while letting grooves breathe. Pads and arpeggios weave around forward basslines and precise drums, with transitions that favor flow over spectacle. It’s a live format thought as much for focused listening as for movement, carrying the French 79 signature without fuss: melodic hooks, patient tension, and a pulse that keeps you going.