Father John Misty

Father John Misty, the songwriting moniker of Joshua Tillman, plays FirstOntario Concert Hall in Hamilton, Canada on July 7, 2026. After early days as J. Tillman and a stint behind the drums with Fleet Foxes, he reshaped his writing under this alias, folding folk roots into indie rock and orchestral pop. The project took off in Los Angeles with Fear Fun (2012), opening a run where storytelling meets detailed arrangements: I Love You, Honeybear (2015), Pure Comedy (2017) and the more direct God’s Favorite Customer (2018). With Chloë and the Next 20th Century (2022), he leans into classic crooner tones and mid‑century melodies while keeping his narrative focus.

On stage, Father John Misty brings these songs with a full band or, at times, orchestral backing, letting the music shift from intimate ballads to broader, layered textures. The set moves across his catalog, from psychedelic‑tinged folk to chamber pop turns, with vocals upfront and arrangements that breathe. Beyond his own records, Tillman occasionally contributes as a writer and collaborator for other artists, while keeping Father John Misty as the main frame for his songwriting.