Pic lifted promo poster http://www.myspace.com/theliamfinnWhat better way to round out NZ Music Month by going to a gig by one of the Finn Dynasty? Especially given the broadside that Neil Finn fired at PM Clark to start the month...
Young Liam is flying solo now and very much standing on his own two feet. Its scary to think he's still only in his early 20's but already has played on 4 albums over a decade Starting on guitars with his old mans first solo effort, growing into the ever intriguing and alternative Betchadupa and now culminating in what sounds like its going to be a brave and fascinating solo album of his own, to be released shortly.
Tonight's show consisted entirely of new material, apart from one Betchadupa number in the encores. It was adventurous, energetic, often impromptu stuff and never for a moment dull. Hard to pin down the multitude of influences here, but Mr Finn's one man band performance with the aid of loop tracks and a gorgeous backing vocalist was truly outstanding and innovative. At times it was like being at a Radiohead-meets-The Who gig, if the CD release is half as good as tonight's show then it'll be a must by. There's even a twist of (dare I say this) Lindon Puffin style stuff in this lot. And now hes old enough to drink, when he sings "let the alcohol drown your dreams" you think he might actually know how it feels!
One minute he's crooning away like old man Neil, next minute shredding up the guitar, next minute bashing out stunning drum solo's- the drums in particular really got the crowd response going. At times it was like watching some mad professor inventing a new element for the periodic table, with him attempting to play every instrument he could lay his hands on, often all at once. And for the encore he was joined on stage by younger brother Elroy- who would put Dave Grohl to shame with the drumming sticksmanship. Illuminating stuff- Finn Brothers Mark II anyone?
The Razor review gives this gig an 8 out of 10, highly entertaining and a must see when the tour comes to your town. Talent is in the genes it seems. Expect the unexpected here.
Article here on New CD and tour and Liam's Myspace page is here, complete with videos, singles and stuff. Have a look!
And check out the Osama Bin Laden look he's cultivating!
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