Ep 33 - Andy's A Real Pecker-Head (Mansfield 1987)
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...
9 Juli 20231h 5min
Ep 32 - Flights Of Fangcy (Fang Radio Solo Acoustic)
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...
25 Juni 20231h 9min
Ep 31 - Fanging Out (Fang Radio Solo Acoustic)
Episode 31 - Fanging Out. Live performances include: Now we're getting somewhere, 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 'Hol...
11 Juni 20231h 1min
Ep 30 - All Comers (Los Angeles 2000)
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 ...
29 Maj 20231h 14min
Ep 29 - Pleasure Centre (Los Angeles 2007)
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 ove...
14 Maj 20231h 19min
Ep 28 - Breeding As Fast As We Can (Washington 2002)
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/@beau...
7 Maj 202350min
Ep 27 - Crown Shyness (Washington 2002)
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=IxetFqotQmCIz6d5bK...
24 Apr 202355min
Ep 26 - Fangdemic (Fang Solo Acoustic)
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 fan...
16 Apr 20231h 1min
