The 2010 musical year in review was a rich one. It seemed to witness a huge leap for the indie music world, with more and more bands getting their sound out there via the Internet. No more fishing for big record label contracts. The 21st century technology has […]
Live Review: Crowded House at The House of Blues in Chicago, 9/5/10 Neil Finn has been one of the planet’s most talented singer-songwriters since 1980, when he brought his brother Tim’s band, Split Enz, into the mainstream with fine songs such as “I Got You,” and “One Step […]
Live Show Review: Crowded House at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, 8/1/10 Like the Phoenix that rose from the ashes, Crowded House has apparently returned for good. Their 2007 comeback (after a 14-year absence), Time on Earth, proved to be a more mature and deliberate accomplishment than Crowdies had […]
In 2007, Crowded House fans got an unexpected reunion of their favorite band. After a 13-year hiatus which showed no signs of ending, mainly due to drummer Paul Hester’s suicide in 2005, the band regrouped with a new drummer, a new album, and a sold-out tour. Now CH […]
Location: The Tabernacle, Atlanta, GA, September 12, 2007 Support act(s): Pete Yorn, Liam Finn In the company of: Chris The first time I saw Crowded House live was in Kansas City 20 years ago. They were touring supporting their first album after the break-up of Split Enz. I […]
Location: The Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA, October 2, 2004 Supporting Act(s): Ari Hest In The Company of: Chris The brothers Finn have collaborated on their second album. The first was 1995’s Finn, a beautiful collection of harmony-laden, well-written tunes. This second release, Everyone is Here, is the reason […]
Live Review: Crowded House with Sheryl Crow at the Roxy Theatre in Atlanta, April 14, 1994 On tour promoting their fourth studio album, Together Alone, Crowded House has reached critical and popular acclaim.
Live X: Crowded House at Purple Dragon Studios in Atlanta, April 14, 1994 Beginning in 1993, Atlanta’s 99X (WNNX) alternative radio station began hosting acoustic shows with bands later performing at concerts. These mainly took place at a couple recording studios in midtown Atlanta. Crowded house did their […]
Bruce Hornsby & the Range with Crowded House at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, KS, March 7, 1987 My humble opinion in review form to follow…
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