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, Cox's Yard Stratford 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.MORE CROWDED OUT LIVE DATES TO BE ADDED! - JOIN THE CROWDED OUT MAILING LISTWant to know when Crowded Out are gigging your town? You do not have to sign up to MySpace to stay in touch. To join the e-gig list send an email to crowdedout@hotmail.com and type 'MAIL' in the subject box CONTACT - Got a question? For more information or to contact the band - email crowdedout@hotmail.com BOOKING ENQUIRIES - If you are interested in booking Crowded Out please email crowdedout@hotmail.comCrowded 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 delivered a superb set at the legendary GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL in June. Work has also begun on pre-producion for the next Crowded House studio album. Crowded House originally 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.
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CROWDED OUT Band BiogsANDY THOMASAs 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 GROGANTim 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 CROOKWhen '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 MORANGregarious 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 KISSACKHaving 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'.
