The Montaines

If you weren't a fan of The Montaines before their performance at Webster Hall, you are now. Their final night of their tour as openers for Love Joy on Wednesday, November 26th, in New York City was high-energy and unforgettable, giving fans and first time listeners an experience that is truly once in a lifetime.

As the lights dimmed and the band made their way out with their signature white and purple logo behind them, the audience waited with palpable anticipation for what was sure to be the best night of the tour.

The band, consisting of Alec O’Brien (vocals, guitarist), Charlie Christoffersen (drummer), Jack Flood (bassist), and Jack O’Brien (guitarist), had the perfect mix of fresh and fun in store for the evening, starting with their 2024 release, “Dramamine”. 

The Montaines treat their shows a little differently than most bands, seeing each night as a chance to perfect their sound for their upcoming album, playing a series of unreleased songs as a way to work out their kinks live, and giving fans a chance to hear what's coming next. 

The following two songs, "Gallery" and “Pane” are both in the works with the band, but were performed as if they had been a staple in the setlist for years. The next three tracks were The Montaines’ 2025 releases, “We Don’t Fight”, “Too Much”, and “Fruit Punch” each one met with deafening cheers from the crowd.

All throughout the night fans danced and sang every word, as if these songs had been their playlists forever. With the room packed wall to wall, Webster Hall had nothing but love and admiration for The Montaines, feeding off the band’s infectious energy.

The final part of their setlist was four songs, starting with released track and fan favorite, “Normal People”, before closing out the show with three more soon-to-be released songs, “Same Faces”, “Tartaria”, and “Prague”. 

Photos and Review by Bek Allegretti