Showing posts with label finn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label finn. Show all posts

Monday, January 7, 2008

Locked out... again

Soooo... I wake up this morning at 4:30 in the morn, get dressed and make my way downstairs for a bowl of cereal before heading off to the grind (lousy pun). I kick back in the sofa and summon my old pal pbs for some stimulating conversation while I enjoy my honey crunch 'n' oats and what to my wondering eyes should appear but the familiar face of Mister Neil Finn and the reincarnation of Crowded House performing "Italian Plastic" on Austin City Limits. My goodness, I thought I would squeal like a school girl. Yessir, this day was beginning quite well considering I had an appointment with the dentist waiting for me later in the day.

Well, the day was progressing rather uneventfully until I made my way back home from the dentist's office. I had the car window down and the radio up loud as I flashed my deep-cleaned pearly whites at other unsuspecting motorists. I gotta say, I was feeling pretty alright. I decided to make a quick stop at the library to browse the music catalog for any new additions. I pulled in to the library's parking lot and spied a front row parking space giving me that come hither glance. I couldn't resist. Stepping out of my car, I began removing my long sleeve shirt to keep cool during this unseasonably warm january morning. Then, as instinctual as taking my next breath, I tapped the automatic lock and shut the door... behind my car keys. Immediately, I realized what I had done. After all, locking keys in cars has become a regular occurrence with me recently. I began attempting to call possible family and friends who I didn't think would be too put out if they could swing by and help in my time of need and idiocy. Long story slightly longer, I ventured a block away to Target where I sat down in the store's 'Tarbucks' with an americano and enjoyed reading the prologue of Steve Martin's new memoir which I did not purchase. Soon after, my baby brother graciously gave me a ride home to retrieve a spare key. Thanks jere!

Welp! I started the day with Crowded House and now I pass on a couple appropriate tunes to you the home viewer. Hopefully, we've all learned a little something about ourselves. I know I have. Enjoy!




Wednesday, February 23, 2005

An evening with the brothers Finn

Wednesday morning... it's been a personally challenging week after making some hard decisions... I've been encouraged as well as challenged by people I love... I'm still not sure... HOWEVER...

As soon as I discovered about a week ago that the brothers Finn--Neil and Tim--were going to be at the Vogue in Broad Ripple, I wanted to seize the opportunity to see these incredible songwriters live. Tim, the eldest of the brothers started the band Split Enz in their native New Zealand in the early Seventies. His younger brother Neil joined the group for a season and later founded the band Crowded House. Probably unlike most fans, I didn't really discover the Finns until I picked up their 1996 "solo" project Finn. I was immediately drawn to the songs. They seemed at once beautifully makeshift and brilliant. Thus began my exploration into the discography of the Finn Brothers.

In the Fall of 2004, the Finns released the beautiful collaboration Everyone Is Here. As I had hoped to do, I took the opportunity to see them live at the Vogue last night and it may indeed have been the most incredibly enjoyable live music experience I have ever had. The music was wonderful... The boys' banter with one another and the intimate crowd was warm and hilarious. They performed several songs from the new album as well as some their work from the Split Enz & Crowded House days such as "World Where You Live", "It's Only Natural", "Six Months in a Leaky Boat" and "What's the Matter with You". My wife who is a 6th grade teacher was quite tired through much of the show. I'm so glad that she joined me though and that we both got to see and hear the Finn Brothers perform an brilliant live set and an outstanding encore!