Father John Misty is a consummate performer and a master of stagecraft. Whether he’s playing at an upscale New York venue or a loud arena style venue, he uses his locales to the fullest. Many critics have cited how he uses gorgeous views and backdrops to their fullest effect willing to share the spotlight with the wonders of the cities and locales he visits as well as his supporting band. But even with this willingness to share, Hayes’ voice and songwriting skills are always front stage center.

He has a talent of singing relevant and relatable songs that capture the imagination and bring audiences into an almost consensus state of mind. And this is coming from a background where Misty was heavily restricted in his ability to appreciate the world around him. So there’s a joy of life that’s prevalent in a lot of his work that keeps most of his performances and concert tour dates upbeat and uplifting.

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