What makes July Talk so enthralling to their fans is their live show. The music is tight, with songs taking on a new flavour or edge in their live incarnations. But it’s the performance art and movement they draw upon that lends a unique depth to the proceedings. No two shows are the same, with Leah Fay and Peter Dreimanis allowing the mood, energy of the room and whim to drive them.
Curated through the links below are a series of show reviews, photo galleries and live performances that offer a taste of what a July Talk show truly is.
Show Reviews/Galleries
The S/T Album Era (2012-2015)
The Touch Era (2016-2018)
The Pray For It Era (2019-2021)
The Remember Never Before Era (2022-?)
Performance Footage
Curated here are more complete performances ie multiple songs, as well as a YouTube playlist compiling some of their very best acoustic/radio performances. Preference has been given to shows that were livestreamed/shot with high-end equipment.
Amber’s Collection of Acoustic Takes and Radio Performances
Beck + Call (with Tanya Tagaq and Jasmyn Burke of Weaves) – Toronto, ON – September 6, 2019
Audiotree Live – March 21, 2014
Reeperbahn Festival, Hamburg – September 19, 2014
Chapel Hill, NC – November 9, 2014
HOPE Volleyball Festival, Ottawa, ON – July 11, 2015
Ottawa, ON – June 23, 2016
CBC First Play Performance – August 15, 2016
Skullcandy STAYLOUD Livestream – The Knitting Factory, Brooklyn NY – June 6, 2017
Live At Fred’s Records (acoustic), St John’s NL – September 23, 2017
Halifax, NS – January 20, 2018
CBC Music Festival – Toronto, ON – May 26, 2018
Edge Sofa Beach Session – Toronto ON – July 10, 2020
Stardust Drive-In, Sharon, ON – August 12 + 13, 2020 (official release)
Quebec City, QC – November 29, 2021
Live At Massey Hall – Toronto ON – March 10 & 11, 2023 (official release)
Peter Dreams – Mod Club, Toronto ON – February 26, 2025 (official release)
Links to fan recordings are provided below. These are not for profit and simply to enjoy/share. They may also vary widely in quality, although they have been reviewed and are “listenable” or memorable sets.
Moncton, NB April 20, 2017
Gage Park, Hamilton ON August 5, 2017
Massey Hall, Toronto ON December 23, 2017
The Kee To Bala, Bala ON August 10, 2019
Harvest Jazz & Blues Fest, Fredericton NB September 18, 2021
Portland, OR May 5, 2022
Massey Hall, Toronto ON March 10, 2023
Moncton, NB April 15, 2023
Peter Dreams – Paradise Theatre, Toronto ON December 21, 2023
“Country Revue” Set – The Drake Underground, Toronto ON April 10, 2025
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