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EQUIPMENT - Crowded Out use: Fender, Gibson, Gretsch and Yamaha guitars. Vox and Ashdown amplification. Mackie & Yamaha sound equipment. Shure and Sennheiser microphones.
Influences
Crowded House. Neil Finn. Tim Finn. Split Enz.
Sounds Like
Crowded House live!
GIG REVIEW - CROWDED OUT - THE THORNS - WEST MIDS
Being a massive Neil Finn fan, and having seen Split Enz and Crowded House many times over a period of some thirty years, I was intrigued to see that ‘Crowded Out’ were playing at The Thorns.
If I’m honest, I went along not expecting much. I’d recently been to see another Crowded House tribute, and had come away fairly disappointed. But what I got was a pleasant surprise, and a performance that was far truer to the spirit of the original than anyone I’d seen before.
I suppose I am a harsh critic, being an ex-musician and also having seen the real thing so many times, but Crowded Out did not disappoint. Vocalist and guitarist Andy naturally sings like Neil Finn, and the band have obviously studied the arrangements, guitar and keyboard sounds and harmonies, and got the live sound just right. The keyboard player’s sound was particularly accurate I thought.
Crowded Out’s choice of material is excellent too. They played Crowded House’s new single ‘Don’t Stop Now’, which wasn’t even released at the time! They also tackled some very difficult songs – many that the real die-hard fans prefer – and played them well, plus of course treating the audience to the big hits like ‘Weather With You’ and ‘Don’t Dream it’s Over’.
I know looks aren’t everything, but they even looked the part. Bass player Tim could be Nick Seymour’s brother, and if front man Andy could grey the temples a bit…
These lads will only get better, and they’re pretty good already. If you want a good night out, spent listening to the music of one of the most melodic and talented bands ever, go and see Crowded Out. It’ll keep you going until you can get your fix of the real thing, thankfully back together again and currently on a world tour. The renewed interest in them won’t do any harm to their best tribute band either! Geoff Tristram - Artist, Cartoonist & Writer
GIG REVIEW - CROWDED OUT 'UNPLUGGED' - PONTEFRACT CASTLE, LONDON - 23/06/07 - A Special afternoon show ahead of Crowded House's headline set at 'Hyde Park Calling' later the same day
...Time was standing still, always the sign of a good gig, and after a simply
fantastic rendition of 'I Got You' which was spine chilling, the crowd
called out for more - talk about having an audience eating out of the palm
of your hand... "Don't dream its over" was then followed by a shouty request
session and we refused to let the band get off the stage - it's a testament
to the boys passion that they put up with it all and after finishing as they had
started (we missed 'Distant Sun', so I asked for it) they totally brought the
house down. By this stage it was packed, it was loud, it was emotional, in
fact, it was utterly bloody fantastic...
Jamie - Leeds
CROWDED OUT are the UK's best and most authentic live tribute to Australasia's favourite musical sons - Crowded House.
Reviews and comments:
"...Brilliant Crowded House, Splt Enz and Hunters and Collectors live music from Crowded Out, flown in especially for a one night only premiere performance in Prague...Thanks again for a wonderful performance, it really was a hit, especially with the Aussie and Kiwi expats." - Richard York - Czech Australia & NZ Assoc.
"It was a great night on our Waitangi Dinner, and Crowded Out played brilliantly - committee and guests - they all loved it." -Karyn Newman - UK New Zealand Society
"An absolute 'must-see' tribute - especially if you're a 'Crowdie'..." "The best Crowdies tribute at the moment" "Excellent authentic sound" "How did you get Neil Finn to sing on your demo?!" "Utterly bloody fantastic" "Thought I'd been transported to The Thekla" (venue for Crowded House comeback gig in March 2007)
Formed in 2005 - CROWDED OUT are a talented and experienced collection of musicians drawn together by a passion for the brilliant music and incredible live on-stage spirit of Crowded House.
"An absolute 'must-see' tribute - especially if you're a Crowdie..."
With an obvious love for the music and their own natural relish for audience interaction, CROWDED OUT are consistently praised by fans for their authentic sound and thrilling live shows. In the past 12 months the band have played to huge crowds at the annual 'Acoustic Festival of Britain' and 'Glastonbudget Festival', gigged at top venues like The Robin 2 in Bilston, The Musician in Leicester and The Riga in Southend, and performed as special guests for the CANZA Xmas Ball in Prague and the British New Zealand Society's 'Waitangi Day' Dinner in London's Millennium Hotel, Mayfair.
In full band or acoustic 'unplugged' format - CROWDED OUT deliver a professional and totally live 90 min-plus set, combining killer tunes with energy and spontaneity guaranteed to appeal not only to Crowded House die-hards, but to fans of live music everywhere.
'You know more Crowded House songs than you think'...
Performing timeless hits like 'Weather With You', 'Don't Dream It's Over', 'Distant Sun', 'Fall At Your Feet', 'Don't Stop Now', 'It's Only Natural', 'Chocolate Cake', 'Four Seasons In One Day', 'Locked Out', 'Something So Strong', ''Not The Girl You Think You Are', 'Better Be Home Soon' and 'Pour Le Monde' - plus choice tracks from all the studio albums and Split Enz classics like 'I Got You' and 'Message To My Girl' - CROWDED OUT give you the brilliant sound and genuine spontaneity of Crowded House live.
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Crowded House are back!... Ten years on from their triumphant farewell concert, 2007 heralded the exciting reformation of Crowded House, with headline appearances at London's 'HARD ROCK/HYDE PARK CALLING' Festival and the curtain-raising Sydney leg of the 'LIVE EARTH' concert series. A world tour followed in support of their amazing new album 'Time On Earth' - Crowded House returning to the UK in November and December for sold-out arena concerts in Dublin, Belfast, Manchester, Glasgow, Nottingham, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Brighton, Wembley and the magnificent Royal Albert Hall in London. In 2008, Crowded House played several UK 'Forest' shows in the UK, and the band also performed at the legendary 'GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL' in June. Work has also begun on pre-producion for the next Crowded House studio album.
Crowded House formed in 1985 when lead singer Neil Finn dissolved Split Enz after his brother Tim, the group's founding member, left to pursue a solo career. Crowded House's debut album was released to little fanfare, but two singles lifted from it became enormously successful giving the group US chart hits with 'Don't Dream It's Over' (number 2) and 'Something So Strong' (number 7) in 1987. The album had one of the longest ascents up the charts ever noted, eventually peaking at number 12.
Neil's reconciliation with brother Tim Finn led to Crowded House strengthening the line-up when he joined in February 1991. The Finn brothers subsequently cracked the UK market with the Top 20 hit 'Fall At Your Feet' (1991) and the Top 10 with 'Weather With You' (1992).
In June of 1996, Neil officially broke up Crowded House. That same month, 'Recurring Dream: The Very Best of Crowded House' was released, entering the U.K. and Australian charts at number one. In 2007, Neil reactivated the band with Nick Seymour, Mark Hart, and a new drummer, Matt Sherrod. The album Time on Earth followed soon after.
Over 20 years since originally forming, Crowded House have been responsible for some of the most memorable records and live shows of the 20th Century.
As singer and guitarist with Crowded Out, long-time Crowded House fan Andy is of course compared on stage with Neil Finn, and is happy when fans offer favourable comment, although insists that nothing can quite match Neils' amazing voice. "It's so great just to play and sing all those magic songs and melodies", says Andy. "We enjoy getting as close as we can to the Crowdie sound, and having our own fun with it in the process." Favourite CH song: 'Distant Sun'.
TIM GROGAN
Tim Grogan takes on his role as bass player with Crowded Out quite naturally, and similarities to Nick Seymour are uncanny. Loves Crowded House. Produces his own art. Has Irish roots. Drinks Guinness. And perhaps most importantly, inserts the odd 'jazz' note here and there. "On purpose" insists Tim. Yeah, right. Favourite CH song: 'Fall At Your Feet'.
PAUL CROOK
When 'apparently' pipped at the post by Matt Sherrod for the vacant Crowded House drum slot, Paul settled for close-second and joined Crowded Out. Recruited on a job-share basis from the fabulous 'Sex Pistols Experience', Paul's rock-solid drumming proves to any non-believers that Crowded House, and therefore Crowded Out, can kick ass on stage. You have been warned. Favourite CH song: 'Locked Out'.
MARK MORAN
Gregarious former Sydney-sider and lead guitarist with Crowded Out, Mark flirts shamelessly with both six and twelve-string models. Goes to the movies with the occasional Mandolin too. Buys coffees at rehearsals, then knocks them over in a range of ingenious ways. Favourite CH song: 'When You Come'.
DANNY KISSACK
Having keys maestro Danny Kissack in the band is "like having your own toy wizzard," says Andy. "Ask him to play something - he plays it. Ask him not to play something, he turns you into a badger." Incorrigible. Fantastic. Pathologist. Watch out for low flying solos. Favourite CH song: 'Something So Strong'.
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Last saw you at the Hyde park calling gig at the pub in the West end and had a great time.That was ages ago and I was wondering if you are planning any gigs in london in the near future??
Ash Mandrake passing through The East Midlands with double neck guitar, hats, loops and myschief. Please enjoy Ash :o)
7th Dec The Vic, Coalville 8th Dec The Musician, Leicester 9th Dec The Dog House, Loughborough 10th Dec The Racehorse, Northampton 13th Dec The Union Chapel, London
