240 gigabytes of Neil Finn podcast

Jamie from Yorkshire dials in to express the collective joy that was Neil Finn at Bush Hall in London on 3 February 2010. This sold out fan-club only show was filled with requests, spontaneous deep cuts, collaborations with audiance members and gentle renditions of soon to be released Intriguer tunes.Performances include Try Whistling This, Anytime, Last To Know, Love You Til The Day I Die, Twice If You're Lucky, Elephants & I Feel Possessed.Listener cover : Anytime by Jonathan & Oli ScottYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the monthly cost of buzzsprout hosting fees, riverside video chat platform, editing software & cloud space. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

An intimate performance at the Neil Finn owned bar Tabac, sees the Finn Brothers workshopping songs for Everyone Is Here prior to heading overseas to lay them down with Tony Visconti. Louis from Brighton joins the chat to highlight the curiosities and help give what became album b-sides their day in the sun.Performances include: Tell me come on, Land torments the sea, Homesick, A Life between us, Faraway children, Gentle hum, Sunset swim, Way back down, Everyday Alright.Episode cover: Don't dream it's over by Birds Are Better. Check out the latest Birds Are Better album on Spotify over herehttps://open.spotify.com/album/2kO6osBmmIAA3Rg6Ppnmtx?si=9etCAElbSNawIHn1PnhwYwYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Louis dials in from Brighton to talk Crowded House, Isle of Wight festival,  21 June 2024. Performances include World Where You Live, Teenage Summer, Pineapple Head, When You Come, The Howl, Weather With You.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Finn Brothers, 29 February 1988, Los angeles KCRW's SNAP. Performances include: Six Months in a Leaky Boat, Throw Your Arms Around Me, Fraction Too Much Friction, Charlie, Coca Cola Kid Jingle, She Got Body She Got Soul, Message to My Girl, Show a Little Mercy, Better Be Home Soon, Bye Bye Love, The Jazz Butcher, Dirty Creature, Poor Boy, I Hope I Never, Song for Noel, Whaling, You Send Me, Now We're Getting Somewhere, Goodnight Irene, Pokarekare AnaYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Enz friend Si Barker dials in to talk through a killer soundboard recording of Split Enz live in Holland at Pinkpop festival November 23 1980. Featured performances include: Poor Boy, My mistake, I wouldn't dream of it, I hope I never, Nobody takes me seriously, I see red, Horse to water, Shark attack.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Buenos Aires' finest, Patricio, graces the episode to examine the second half of Neil Finn's Out Of Silence showcase at Silo Park, 10 March 2018. Performances include: Widows Peak, Second Nature, Law Is Always On Your Side, Terrorize Me, Where's My Room, Impressions, One Step Ahead, Four Seasons In One Day, Better Be Home Soon.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Patricio dials in from Buenos Aires to enhance our musical knowledge while breaking down the piano-centric performance by Neil Finn & the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra. Silo Park,  Auckland, 10 March 2018. Out of Silence fans unite! Performances include Love is emotional, Independence day, Chameleon days, More than one of you and Alone.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

My old pal and like minded musical obsessive Chris Jeffs dials in from Melbourne. We attempt to sustain the afterglow of November's Pearl Jam tour by exploring a handful of recordings where the Finn family have shared the stage with Pearl Jam, or where Eddie Vedder has crashed a Crowded House/Neil Finn show.Throw Your Arms Around Me (Auckland 2024), Not Given Lightly (Auckland 2009), I Got You, Better Be Home Soon (Christchurch 2009), Habit (Auckland 2014), History never repeats (Auckland 1995), World Where You Live (Seattle 2007), Where Is My Soul (Seattle 2014), Stuff And Nonsense, I See Red (Auckland 2001).You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

A lazy, but on schedule, episode compiling three glorious promotional radio appearances. Dubbed from radio to cassette and transferred to digital after all these years!Crowded House, England, Radio 1, 18th June 1992. Performances include Don't Dream It's Over, Weather With You, Four Seasons In One Day. Crowded House,Toronto, The Edge, 1996. Performances include Instinct, I Feel Possessed, Don't Dream It's Over. Finn Brothers, San Francisco, KROG, 1996. Performances include Suffer Never & Angel's Heap.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Act 2 of Finn Brothers live at the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington on November 15 2004. Greg Cooper joins from Melbourne to partake in the brotherly love. Performances include Luckiest Man Alive, Disembodied Voices, A Life Between Us, I Got You, Won't Give In. Check out Greg Cooper's South Of The River EP on Spotify at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/album/6JTMQAye5wCN1ZNURoshOc?si=hezIONDlSQ6lUD1qGGdMIw Episode cover: It's Only Natural by Louis Evans, Chris Clyburn, Alec Selly, Jon Scott https://youtu.be/patS83IDUMU?si=rivXnfhVXZnfkk34You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Greg Cooper dials in from Melbourne to explore the themes of Everyone Is Here and to listen back on the highlights of the Finn Brothers live at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington on November 15 2004. Performances include Anything Can Happen, Nothing Wrong With You, Edible Flowers. Check out Greg Cooper's South Of The River EP on Spotify at the link below. Greg's cover of Private Universe is included in the episode. https://open.spotify.com/album/6JTMQAye5wCN1ZNURoshOc?si=hezIONDlSQ6lUD1qGGdMIwYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Time for the finale. Rob D dials me one last time to help break down the best of the solo acoustic Neil Finn performances on Fang Radio in 2020 & 2021. Performances include Last To Know, Elephants, Fall At Your Feet & Gentle Hum. Bloody marvelous. You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Rob D dials in from Richmond for a deep dive into a final handful of solo live performances on Fang Radio in 2020 & 2021. Conversation centres around the arrangements, lyrical interpretation, music theory and comparison to the original studio versions. Performances include World Where You Live, Hole In The River, Missing Person & Dizzy Heights. Chris is also recently back from multiple nights of Crowded House at the Sydney Opera House. He reflects on the experience with help from friends Meliza, Liam, Teresa & Mel.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

North Yorkshire's most loveable metalhead Rob D completes his conversion into the Crowded House initiated by attending the show at Manchester's Co-op Live. Being the top bloke that he is, he made the effort to bootleg that shit and discuss the recordings with me after. Big thanks to his brother Andy and his mates Paul & Brooke for their voices and willingness to share their words!Songs featured in some capacity:Weather with you, Recurring dream Teenage summer, Fall at your feet, to the island, Either side of the world, Magic piano, Message to my girl, When you come, Four seasons in one day, Sister Madly, The Howl, Some greater plan.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Jon Magidsohn is the author of the new book Crowded House On Track, every album, every song. He applies his insights to deconstruct Crowded House live at the Mermaid Theatre 20 May 2010. Performances include Saturday Sun, Twice If You're Lucky, Elephants, Amsterdam, Either Side Of The World, Falling Dove, Four Seasons In One Day. Credit to Kate Southall for the photos from Mermaid Theatre used in the episode cover art. Thank you Kate. Shout out to Miles for hooking that up! Places to buy Jon's book: Burning Shed Publishing UK  https://burningshed.com/jon-magidsohn_crowded-house-on-track_book Canada https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/crowded-house-every-album-every-song/9781789522921.html Fishpond NZ  https://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Crowded-House-On-Track-Jon-Magidsohn/9781789522921 Amazon US  https://www.amazon.com/Crowded-House-every-album-song/dp/1789522927/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=TN7VWDM2G63T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QZGgSeHyHoJmEFHMR2wVpGgSb7oT3Wc6lmyeuR6EEkFbuj7Akq4mGhD3dP8cs_sOV918y8TL6M9sgaec3snYFdQtqpu5BujTGXmD6IYZg2zGso5N3W_SVXN1UScu9eeaoLrMH5i3XckbX3o4J2s9wwRtDgZ6NQPOn6Mg3FDN0w_yqltTnAFIUuG-RkGjRksBYtGzlpxkv08jkYVuAWwZWA.U1_tENO48Kvrh4bee07EnJvf_OV1ZkXOwVRQggBHGJQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=crowded+house+book&qid=1728177467&sprefix=crowded+house+boo%2Caps%2C372&sr=8-1 Amazon.com.au AU  https://www.amazon.com.au/Crowded-House-Track-Every-Album/dp/1789522927/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2X5L50NC7M22K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HloZYDZMkGngEB2697lFWfngYmHSftxHF-ZGcNd2z1arJvgCI0g24C49FSqnjIbqsLXr3hK65FDkchFJFt7jC49ksB0X8S62n8-wz1WDBM17AdlM3WEYSGKTNPNX6aGlFD0EZpwKRNpT9plUvCCXjg._fJ1PmPQNWnh5JrbFNnIPgotMPd3Q7f4dB2SMB0wWUg&dib_tag=se&keywords=crowded+house+on+track&qid=1728177380&sprefix=crowded+house+on+tr%2Caps%2C332&sr=8-1 Stream or purchase John Magidsohn's album A World Without Corners on Bandcamp:  https://jonmagidsohn.bandcamp.com/album/a-world-without-cornersYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

London based writer and musician Jon Magidsohn dials in to discuss his new book Crowded House On Track, every album, every song. He speaks to the process of writing the book, including his with Neil Finn, before deconstructing a live Crowded House recording from the Hammersmith Apollo in London, 14 November 1993. Performances include Kare Kare, It's Only Natural, Born On The Bayou, Distant Sun, Into Temptation, Fingers of Love, In My Command, Weather With You. Places to buy the book: Burning Shed Publishing UK https://burningshed.com/jon-magidsohn_crowded-house-on-track_book Fishpond NZ https://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Crowded-House-On-Track-Jon-Magidsohn/9781789522921 Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/Crowded-House-every-album-song/dp/1789522927/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=TN7VWDM2G63T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QZGgSeHyHoJmEFHMR2wVpGgSb7oT3Wc6lmyeuR6EEkFbuj7Akq4mGhD3dP8cs_sOV918y8TL6M9sgaec3snYFdQtqpu5BujTGXmD6IYZg2zGso5N3W_SVXN1UScu9eeaoLrMH5i3XckbX3o4J2s9wwRtDgZ6NQPOn6Mg3FDN0w_yqltTnAFIUuG-RkGjRksBYtGzlpxkv08jkYVuAWwZWA.U1_tENO48Kvrh4bee07EnJvf_OV1ZkXOwVRQggBHGJQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=crowded+house+book&qid=1728177467&sprefix=crowded+house+boo%2Caps%2C372&sr=8-1 Amazon.com.au AU https://www.amazon.com.au/Crowded-House-Track-Every-Album/dp/1789522927/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2X5L50NC7M22K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HloZYDZMkGngEB2697lFWfngYmHSftxHF-ZGcNd2z1arJvgCI0g24C49FSqnjIbqsLXr3hK65FDkchFJFt7jC49ksB0X8S62n8-wz1WDBM17AdlM3WEYSGKTNPNX6aGlFD0EZpwKRNpT9plUvCCXjg._fJ1PmPQNWnh5JrbFNnIPgotMPd3Q7f4dB2SMB0wWUg&dib_tag=se&keywords=crowded+house+on+track&qid=1728177380&sprefix=crowded+house+on+tr%2Caps%2C332&sr=8-1 Stream or purchase John Magidsohn's album A World Without Corners on Bandcamp: https://jonmagidsohn.bandcamp.com/album/a-world-without-cornersYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Anne dials in from the Houston suburbs to share her reflections her fandom and experiences from Crowded House at Tipitina's in New Orleans 10 December 1991. Performances include: Independence Day (10 March, Auckland 2018) and from Tipitina's 1991: This is massive, I feel possessed, There goes god, Don't dream it's over, Weather with you, When you come, Chocolate cake, Whispers & Moans, Better be home soon. Listener cover: The devil you know by Tom Bishel, Mark McCrite, Owen Hodgson, James Goodfellow & Heather Carter Check out Mark Mccrite's album Getting To the Point over here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0ny0jDnjbBI1ha4QTL4tow?si=taT-7cFvTPes96BFf5vyCw You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Ep 57 Sickeningly Healthy (San Diego UCSD April 8 1989) Down the rabit hole we go to the Temple of Lowmen American tour. Performances from San Diego 1989 include Mean to me, Mansion in the slums, Love This Life, In the lowlands, Irish Heartbeat, I feel possessed. Episode cover: Edible Flowers by Adrian WakehamYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Chris falls hard once again for Time On Earth era live Crowded House. Enjoy the jam heavy highlights from Crowded House live at Humphrey's in San Diego 24 August 2007. Performances include Transit Lounge, Heaven That I'm Making, Pour Le Monde, Silent House, Don't Dream It's Over, Nobody Wants To, English Trees with Better Be Home Sook snippet. Listener cover: Last To Know by Pete Lashly. Check out his website and spotify pages below: https://www.petelashley.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/5MSe3CqGCe9YV3op1tLYoD?si=0g4jyA6wTwORsLq_4UqkggYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Chris recaps some interview highlights from the Gravity Stairs promotional circuit before sending you back in time to a feel good radio appearance from Crowded House on WNEW FM in New York, promoting Temple Of Lowmen. Performances include Sister Madly, Into Temptation, World Where You Live, When You Come, Better Be Home.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Tori calls in from Arizona to relisten and reflect on one of her peak life experiences: Crowded House at the Paramount Theatre, Denver, March 25, 1994. Performances include Kare Kare, Whispers & Moans, Love You Till The Day I Die, Hole In Yhe River, Private Universe, Weather With You, Locked Out, When You Come.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

240 listeners unite! A selection of the Finn community's finest join forces to share their initial impressions and predilections towards the new Crowded House album Gravity Stairs. What a pleasure this episode was to make with you all. Thank you xYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Chris and Louis give the run down on the second half of Neil Finn's marathon show at the Olympia Theare, Dublin on the 2014 Dizzy Heights tour. Performances include: Pinapple Head, It's Only Natural, Fall At Your Feet, Recluse, Driving Me Mad, Private Universe, Love Is All That Remains, Straight Old Line, Love This Life. Listener cover: nails in my feet by Louie Evans and Karl Reid Thank you to Eliot for the voice memo, check out his episode of Spin Sonic Impact where he talks with Neil Finn over here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KE6qKbEdXEYu3nEUAnpmA?si=st6767VnRmmJvWYX_yxUlQYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Louis from Brighton returns to the show to breakdown the marathon length performance that was Neil Finn on the Dizzy Heights tour at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, 30 April 2014. Included performances include: black and white boy, message to my girl, dizzy heights, from a friend to a friend, don't dream it's over. Episode cover: Better Be Home Soon by Brooke Hodges.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Part 2 of chatting Crowded House at the Leigh Sawmill Cafe 24 February 2008 with Luke from Welly. Performances include: when you come, twice if your lucky, either side of the world, everything is good for you, something so strong, not the girl you think you are, bound to rescue. Listener cover: You're the one to make me cry by Ben ToddYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Luke dials in from Wellington to reexamine Intriguer and explore recordings from Crowded House at the Leigh Sawmill Cafe 24 February 2008. Performances include: The only way to go is forwards, Falling dove, Beautiful life, Isolation, Turn it around. Listener cover: Better be home soon by Luke Marlow. Check out his band Search For Yetti: Video for What You Mean To Me: https://youtu.be/Rs8CVGaLHLQ?si=XyCvTjCV6IoSjNUy Listen and purchase music from Search For Yeti's bandcamp: https://searchforyeti.bandcamp.com/track/what-you-mean-to-meYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Adam dials in from Baltimore to explore Neil Finn songs and performances associated with charitable causes. Performances include Find Your Way Back Home (Fang Radio 2020), The Rock Party - Everything To Live For (studio version), Ray Of Hope (Round Head 2011), Don't Dream It's Over (Auckland? 2014), She Belongs To Me (Dublin 2014). Crowded House, Melbourne 6 March 2024; Life's Imitation, Private Universe, Oh Hi. Listener cover: Kare Kare by Wiley. Donate to Auckland City Mission  https://www.aucklandcitymission.org.nz/donate/ Donte to Red Cross Appeal for Syria: https://shop.neilfinn.com/browse/neil-finn/products/dont-dream-its-over-live-from-the-us-dizzy-heights-tour-2014-mp3 Donate to So They Can:  https://1-in-a-million.raisely.com/ Take Action With Global Citizen: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/take-actionYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Miles dials in from Shoreditch to reflect on that one time in 1996 when Crowded House played their final gig before breaking up; his workplace, the basement studio at Greater London Radio! The show went down on June 21 1996. Performances include: Distant Sun, Weather With You, Instinct, In My Command, Locked Out, Better Be Home Soon. Also...it's been a big week for fans with the release of the new single 'Oh Hi', Chris shares his thoughts and compiles a range of 240 listeners' initial impress of the new tune. Listener cover: Private Universe by Paper Beat Scissors. Check out the video for Grace over here: https://youtu.be/pJtMNDhqxNQ?si=u0ljEGihlnzxQh9jYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Liam dials in from Brisbane to talk about the atmospheric merits of the Dizzy Heights record and live band. Liam's beloved miniature anvil takes us on a detour to Neil performing 'song of the lonely mountain' from the Hobitt premiere (Wellington 26 November, 2012), before we explore our performance highlights from Neil & Dizzy Heights band on Max TV, Sydney 29 January 2014; pony ride, strangest friends, one step ahead, flying in the face of love, throw your arms around me.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Patricio from Buenos Aires returns for more Neil Finn at the Bowery Ballroom, NYC 23 November 1998. Performances include Burning Water, Spirit of the stairs, She will have her way, Better be home soon. Episode Cover: Pinapple Head by Carl Hedley. Check out one of his early albums 3 days without sleep or a cigarette by The Tulips over here:  https://music.apple.com/us/album/3-days-without-sleep-or-a-cigarette/30615317 Check out Liam Finn's video for I want you to be so happy here: https://youtu.be/hmWkdMdZBUU?si=RaXVi61_4jQZdOIWYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Patricio dials in from Buenos Aires to talk solo acoustic Neil Finn at the Bowery Ballroom, New York City 23 November 1998. Performances include Mean to me, Faster than light, Pinapple head & Truth. As mentioned , you can stream or buy your humble podcast host's vinyl record! Cowboy Dan's - 'Two Eps': https://cowboydanmusic.bandcamp.com/album/two-eps-we-will-hesitate-when-we-eventually-wake-sentimental-now-that-were-leavingEpisode cover: Time for a change by Simon Peel. Check out his Soundcloud over here: https://m.soundcloud.com/simonthebadYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Andy dials in from Virginia to talk Lightsleeper and share highlights from the Liam & Neil Finn show from Taronga Zoo in Sydney 2018. Performances include: Better To Be, Meet Me In The Air, Private Universe, Any Other Way, Hold Her Close.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Bridging from last episodes' Swiss magic, Si leads us through a Crowded House show just a few short weeks later at the Ritz, New York City 26 November 1991. Performances include: There goes god, Into temptation, Whispers and moans, Hole in the river, When you come, Chocolate cake, Italian plastic. Episode cover: Four Seasons In One Day by Beaux Jardins. Check out his original tunes and YouTube channel below. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4onpGmWun1f59Z2b0pHjai?si=Ar5snN2bTlu8StcJL_Rf8Q https://youtube.com/@beauxjardins?si=QqfBDp7nSmSSAka9 You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Si from Devon is back for part 2 of Crowded House live in Switzerland October 28 1991. Performances include: Don't Dream It's Over, Sister Madly, How'm I Gonna Sleep, I See Red/The Weeping Song, Better Be Home Soon.Listener cover: Message To My Girl by Mat Roberts. Check out his latest album on SoundCloud and his YouTube at the links belowhttps://m.soundcloud.com/songsaboutyouandme1977https://youtube.com/@matroberts676?si=xFMxNZHHElVuibeGYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Si dials in from Devon UK to share his Finn related origin stories and sing the praises of Crowded House live in Switzerland October 28 1991. Performances include: Tall Trees, Fall At Your Feet/Same Language As Me, World Where You Live, All I Ask, When You Come.Pt 2 of 2 for this Switzerland gig coming soon.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Chris makes an episode inside a bubble of Tim Finn gratitude. Performances include Crowded House & Tim Finn MTV Unplugged rehersal 28 march 1990: When You Come, Four Seasons In One Day, Show A Little Mercy. MTV Unplugged broadcast: Not Even Close, Throw Your Arms Around Me.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Louis from Brighton dials in for round 2! We share performances highlights and our wandering thoughts from the Finn Brothers show at the Fillmore, San Francisco on 15 July 1996. Songs include: Only Talking sense, Angels Heap, Time for A Change, There Goes God, Niwhai, How will you go, Mood Swinging Man, I got you, Paradise. Episode cover: Fingers of love by Louis and Karl Reid You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Louis dials in from Brighton for a deep dive into Neil Finn's performance on Sessions At West 54th Street in NYC 1998. Performances include: Don't Dream It's Over, Astro, Loose Tounge, Souvenir, She Will Have Her Way & Truth.You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

A curated playlist of Neil Finn performance highlights and curiosities featured in the 240 podcast so far. The tracks have been lightly mastered by Chris for consistency in volume and dynamics given the original audio tracks come from a wide range sources. Enjoy. 1 Only talking sense - (Neil Finn, Fang Radio 2020) 2 There goes god - (Crowded House, Maxwell Coffee House Sessions, New York 1991) 3 Mean to me - (Finn Brothers Homebake Festival Sydney 2005) 4 White lies & alibis - (Neil Finn, KCRW, Los Angeles 2013) 5 Suffer never - (Finn Brothers, Double Door Chicago 1998) 6 Hole in the river/st theresa (Neil Finn, Largo, Los Angeles 2000) 7 Now we're getting somewhere - (Neil Finn, Fang Radio 2021) 8 Start of something (Crowded House, Auckland Soundcheck 2021) 9 Whats the matter with you (Split Enz, Hammersmith Odeon, London 1980) 10 Last one standing - (Neil Finn, Meter sessions, Hilversum 1998) 11 Black and white boy - (Crowded House, Wembly Arena, London 2007) 12 Not fade away - (Crowded House, Hanwerk FM 1986) 13 Tokyo - (Neil Finn, New York City 1998) 14 Chocolate Cake - (Finn Brothers,  Hamburg 1995) 15 Pour le monde/never be the same (Crowded House - Atlanta 2007) 16 I got you (Neil Finn, KTCZ Minneapolis 1998) 17 Don't dream it's over - (Crowded House Madison 1987) 18 The Burglar song (Neil Finn, Lalaalive, Holland 1998)You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Michelle dials in from Adelaide and shares her Finn related memories and associations. Stemming from the performances we talk everything from The Beatles, Aussie TV, creativity, dream premonitions, to the merits of songs written by kids (there is one here written by young Liam, and Chris's 7 year old Indie also premieres her first original tune 'Poison Candy' in the episode).Performances include: I Got You (Split Enz  - Fridays, Los Angeles 1980), Carried Away (Split Enz - Auckland 2008), Burglar Song (Neil Finn - Holland, Lalalaalive 1998), Something (Neil & Elroy Finn - Fangradio 2020), Nowhereman (Neil Finn - Holland Lalalaalive 1998), Poor Boy (Split Enz - London 1980), Try Whisting This (Neil Finn - New York 1998).Episode cover: Anytime by Michelle You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Chris drinks a box and shares his highlights from a gloriously anthemic Finn Brothers performance headlining Homebake in Sydney on 3 December 2005. Performances include: Mean To Me, Nothing Wrong With You, I See Red, Dirty Creature, Poor Boy, World Where You Live & Won't Give In.Episode cover: Angels Heap by Amelia Street. Check out their original music here: https://www.ameliastreetsongs.com/musicYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Andy and Chris explore Dreamers Are Waiting & beyond by diving into recordings from the Beacon Theatre 2023 in New York.  Performances include: Start of Something (Auckland soundcheck March 2021), Life's Imitation, Oh Hi, The Howl, To The Island (New York 22 May 2023). Episode cover: Paradise by Andy Lacatell. Go check out his band Distant Sons. https://www.facebook.com/distantsonsrva?mibextid=ZbWKwL You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Andy Lacatell dials in from Richmond Virginia to walk us through his Crowded House experiences. His first show took place in Mansfield at the Great Woods Performing Arts Centre on 17 September 1987....and wouldn't you know it, we have a decent live recording of the gig. Performances from this show include: Recurring Dream, That's What I Call Love, Never Be the Same, Love You Til The Day I Die, Mean To Me, Now We're Getting Somewhere.Check out the episodes from Andy's 'Crowded In Here' podcast over here:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/crowded-in-here/id1505208918https://open.spotify.com/show/6VprSuZZgyE6fdcIRyUnFE?si=jwpmuBooS9CL_X4Wl7HyUwYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

The final installment exploring Neil Finn's solo live performances on Fang Radio.  Performances include Dirty Creature, Love You Till The Day I Die, Isolation & Won't  Give In. As you have come to expect on Fang Radio focused episodes, my North Yorkshire buddy Rob D dials in to help us go deep into the various facets of these tunes. Your humble 240 host also takes up the song writing challenge and pens a Finn inspired original tune 'A Time For Ghosts' which airs in the episode.Listener cover: Georgia Van Etten, Redtenbacher's Funkestra - Something So Strong (Masterlink Sessions). Download the masterlink sessions volume 1 here:https://themasterlinksessions.bandcamp.com/album/the-masterlink-sessions-vol-1Check out Georgia Van Etten's original music and tour dates here:http://georgiavanetten.com/You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Episode 31 - Fanging Out. Live performances include: Love you till the day I die, Love is emotional, Last day of June & Astro. Performed solo by Neil Finn live from home on Fangradio 2020 & 2022. Rob dials in from Richmond UK to give his take on each of these performances and explores the studio album counterparts. Rob further takes up the earlier episode's (Ep 26 - Fangdemic) challenge to use Only Talking Sense as inspiration for an original song composition. Rob airs his song 'Holding a dream' for us during the episode. Stream or download the track here:https://m.soundcloud.com/midnightrevelationsListen to Neil Finn's Fangradio episodes here: https://www.fangradio.com/episodesEpisode cover: Poor Boy by Lindsay Dunn. Subscribe to him over at: https://youtube.com/@LinzJBDYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Chris and Adam talk Largo shows in Los Angeles from July 5 & 6 2000. Performances include Time Immemorial, Lester, Hole In The River/St Theresa, Making Plans For Nigel, Driving Me Mad, Empty Head. Listener cover: Mean To Me by Karl Reid. Check out Karl's YouTube here: https://youtube.com/@SillyCoverSongs https://youtube.com/@SillyCoverSongs His website here: https://www.karlreid.co.ukhttps://www.karlreid.co.uk/You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Eliot dials in from Los Angeles and we journey back to August 28 2007 where he witnessed Crowded House at the Greek Theater LA. He further treats us to a live rendition of Something So Strong, tells us a wonderful story where his younger self has  jam with Neil Finn on a boat, and gives us a review of Crowded House's recent two night stand at the Wiltern theatre last week. Performances from 28 August 2007 show include: Mean to me, Don't stop now, Fall at your feet, Don't dream it's over/Happy together,  Message boy, Whispers & moans, Locked Out, Better be home soon.Check out Eliot's podcast Sonic Impact which he co-hosts with his daughter Olivia. I feature on an episode where Eliot encourages me to plow the depths of my Pearl Jam nerdom and that's as good a place as any to start!Listen to Sonic Impact  on apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/pearl-jam-cr-warne/id1630015274?i=1000598581049 Listen to Sonic Impact on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dTIMWdHmVRMPPzczHKGKB?si=m_P0YIWPTk-RGUu-6uQs4whttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5dTIMWdHmVRMPPzczHKGKB?si=m_P0YIWPTk-RGUu-6uQs4wThe entire LA concert is available to buy from Crowded House in full length and high quality from Nugs. Go buy it here:https://www.nugs.net/live-download-of-crowded-house-greek-theatre-los-angeles-ca-08-28-2007-mp3-flac-or-online-music-streaming/1898.htmlYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Picking up where the last episode left off, Chris & Adam unpack one of the fan club great releases; Neil Finn and band, July 18 2002 at the 9:30 club in Washington. Performances include Turn & Run, Wherever You Are, Human Kindness, Pinapple Head, Last To Know, Take A Walk Listener cover: Don't Dream It's Over by Beaux Jardins. Check out Beaux Jardins' latest album on spotify and enjoy his YouTube page and impressive selection of covers at the links below:https://youtube.com/@beauxjardinshttps://open.spotify.com/album/0BuumcVLpQByFyv9PBI7tv?si=IxetFqotQmCIz6d5bKLhCQ&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A0BuumcVLpQByFyv9PBI7tv You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Adam dials in from Baltimore for a deep dive into his second ever Neil Finn live show; July 18 2002 at the 9:30 club in Washington. Performances include When You Come, Private Universe, Anytime, I Can't get Started, One Step Ahead. Listener cover: Disembodied Voices by Beaux Jardins. Check out Beaux Jardins' latest album on spotify and enjoy his YouTube page and impressive selection of covers at the links below: https://open.spotify.com/album/0BuumcVLpQByFyv9PBI7tv?si=IxetFqotQmCIz6d5bKLhCQ&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A0BuumcVLpQByFyv9PBI7tv https://youtube.com/@beauxjardinsYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

My close friend and fellow metalhead Rob D dials in from North Yorkshire after immersing himself in a selection of solo acoustic Neil Finn deep cuts performed live on Fangradio during the heights of the Pandemic (Fangdemic?). We deconstruct the songwriting and also compare the live performances with the original album recordings; all of which Rob had never heard before. Listen as the Tim Finn appreciation penny drops for Rob right before your very ears! A great episode for old school Finn fans and newcomers alike. Performances from various Fang Radio broadcasts between March & April 2020. Songs include Edible Flowers, Divebomber, Only Talking Sense, Message To My Girl, In The Lowlands & Log Cabin Fever. If you have enjoyed the 240 pod, consider taking a moment to subscribe, rate, review on your platform of choice. Appreciated x Listen to the full Fangradio episodes over here, there are so many great episodes, go get your fill: https://www.fangradio.com/episodes You can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn

Sasha dials in from Thailand and shares reflections on her Neil Finn & Crowded House related adventures in Aotearoa & the UK. Performances include: Terrorize Me from Auckland 9 March 2018, and World Where You Live, Elephants, Whatever You Want, Heros from Auckland 21 March 2021. Listener cover: Whispers & moans by Woodface. Go support them over here: https://m.facebook.com/woodface.atributetocrowdedhouseLooks like the To The Island Livestream is no longer available for purchase, but here's the trailer to the concert film with the old link, perhaps it'll be updated here if it comes on-sale again. https://youtu.be/Xw6sPC2qj-AYou can significantly support the continuation of the 240 podcast for a donation of just a couple dollars per month. This goes directly towards covering the podcast hosting fees. Big thank yous if you are in a position to help. Head over here to: http://patreon.com/240neilfinn