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Over the course of this year, as a reviewer and as a punter, I have seen over 100 bands play at concerts and festivals across the country. I’ve seen everyone from small up-and-comers to major internationals, everywhere from divey clubs to stadiums. I’m not telling you this to brag, but simply to put my next statement into context... This was the best gig of 2011.
The hugely successful national run of Tim and Neil Finn tribute concerts - They Will Have Their Way - continued last night with a sold out show at the Sydney Opera House, the first of three at the venue.
Attending a Finn brothers tribute concert guarantees a number of things. Firstly you are going to know all the songs; all killer, no filler. Secondly, your mum is either going to be jealous, or sitting next to you. And finally, you’re going to leave feeling quite patriotic in a Crowded-House-were-pretty-much-Australian kind of way.
We’ve seen the Sando put up for sale, festivals cancel and others downsize and the future of The Annandale wasn’t (isn’t?) looking promising. Yet on this Wednesday night – the first of two shows for two of Australia’s leading frontmen-come-solo artists – you certainly wouldn’t have known the problems with the local scene as The ‘Dale was heaving with happy punters.
The enduring legacy and massive appeal of Tim and Neil Finn was celebrated with two smash hit albums; 2005’s She Will Have Her Way, and 2010’s He Will Have His Way. Now it’s time for the boys and girls to play together on They Will Have Their Way: The Songs of Tim & Neil Finn National Tour this November.
The Aussie BBQ showcase made its way to the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. A full crowd mostly made up of expats sampled great music from home and meat pies that made everyone just a little homesick.
The Big Day Out is disappointed to announce that The Black Keys will be unable to perform on any of the 2011 Big Day Out events in Australia or New Zealand due to exhaustion.
The band have provided the following information as explanation to event patrons and fans:
