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Crowded House have shared details for the rescheduled North American leg of their ‘Dreamers Are Waiting’ tour, now set to commence in 2023.Kicking off in Canada at Vancouver’s Orpheum, Crowded House will then undertake a further 17 shows throughout the month, including two back-to-back performances at Los Angeles’ Wiltern. Find all dates below.The North American leg was originally due to commence in Philadelphia last month, but was postponed after drummer Elroy Finn sustained a “painful” injury to his lower back.At the time, frontman Neil Finn said: “We are advised that there may be some risk in the recovery process for him to play shows at this time. The good health and future well-being of the band members has to be our priority.”Tickets for original show dates remain valid for the new run.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Primary Wave Music has announced a new partnership with veteran singer-songwriter Neil Finn, founding member of Crowded House, longtime member of Split Enz and solo artist. The multi-million-dollar deal sees the company acquiring Finn’s music publishing catalog and writer’s share of public performance for his work with Crowded House as well as his solo material. Included in the deal are the many hits Finn wrote for Crowded House — “Don’t Dream It’s Over,” “Better Be Home Soon,” “Weather With You” and more — as well as his solo material and the songs he wrote as a member of Split Enz, including the 1980 hit “I Got You.” Released in 1986, “Don’t Dream It’s Over” appeared on Crowded House’s eponymous debut album and became the band’s biggest hit, reaching No.

U2 have shared a clip of them singing ‘Beautiful Day’ for the final time at their Las Vegas residency at the Sphere. Check it out below.The Irish rock band wrapped up their shows at the already-iconic venue in Nevada over the weekend (March 2) – a residency which they started last September and saw them perform their 1991 album ‘Achtung Baby’ in its entirety for the first time.For the final instalment, U2 were joined by Daniel Lanois and played a pre-recorded performance from Neil Finn.

U2 wrapped up their residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere last night (March 2) by playing alongside Daniel Lanois and a pre-recorded Neil Finn.Lanois, who co-produced the band’s classic albums ‘The Joshua Tree’ and ‘Achtung Baby’, joined them on stage to play the latter record’s ‘One’.Additionally, U2 played a version of Crowded House’s ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’, a song they have been covering at recent shows. For this farewell performance, however, they were joined by the song’s writer Neil Finn, albeit virtually.Watch the performances of both tracks below.“The other day we got a beautiful e-mail from Neil Finn, who wrote this bewilderingly beautiful song,” Bono said ahead of ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’.

U2 have covered Crowded House‘s ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’ at their first Sphere show of 2024 – watch the footage below.The rock band have commenced the 2024 leg of their Sphere residency, which began back in October and was extended due to high demand.In their first concert of the year (January 26), U2 celebrated by performing a special acoustic cover of Crowded House’s ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’. The song was performed in tribute to the Australian band’s frontman Neil Finn, Tim Finn, his brother and longtime creative collaborator, and their mother Mary.Watch the special moment below:U2 recently shared a video of them playing ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’ live from the Sphere, a song originally released on U2’s 1991 album ‘Achtung Baby’, and has often been included in the band’s setlists ever since.The band are scheduled to play the megavenue all the way up until March this year – see here for more information on remaining tickets.U2 are also said to be working on a new album, and in a November interview, Bono said that the record was “somewhat tied” to the medical status of drummer Larry Mullen Jr., who has been recovering from neck surgery, and pulled out of playing at the band’s Las Vegas Sphere residency.Bono had previously said that the new album would be “an unreasonable guitar record” with “big choruses”.In other news, U2 are soon to livestream their performance for the upcoming Grammys live from The Sphere, marking the first ever live broadcast from the state-of-the-art arena.

Vulture on Monday about the difficulty she foresees going onstage with the band’s current lineup, including Nicks, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, and newer addition Mike Campbell. “We did go out on the road and do a year-and-a-half tour with Neil Finn and Mike Campbell. We had a really great time and it was a huge tour.

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Lindsey Buckingham has called off the remainder of his European tour due to "ongoing health issues". The former Fleetwood Mac guitarist, who underwent life-saving heart surgery in 2019, has been forced to pull the rest of his jaunt, with shows in Glasgow, Dublin and Liverpool this week axed. A social media statement read: "Due to ongoing health issues, Lindsey is regrettably having to cancel the remaining shows on his current European tour.

Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder joined Crowded House‘s Neil Finn on stage at a show this weekend – watch them play ‘World Where You Live’ below.Finn and his son Liam were performing a set at the Bourbon & Beyond festival in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday (September 17) and were joined by Vedder and Pearl Jam touring guitarist (and former Red Hot Chili Peppers member) Josh Klinghoffer for two final songs.The two-song set opened with Crowded House’s ‘World Where You Live’, before they covered Split Enz’s ‘I’m With You’,Before the second track, Finn told Vedder that it was the first song they ever sang together, at a show in New Zealand.Vedder then responded: “No, I sang this song with you when I was 13 years old. You were on the vinyl and I was playing it loud on my stereo.

Crowded House have postponed their US tour due to an injury sustained by drummer Elroy Finn.The North American leg of the band’s Dreamers Are Waiting Tour was expected to kick off in Philadelphia next week, with additional shows planned for New York City, Washington DC and Los Angeles, among others.However, Crowded House frontman Neil Finn revealed yesterday (August 25) that those stops would be delayed following a “painful” injury to Elroy’s lower back.“We are advised that there may be some risk in the recovery process for him to play shows at this time,” Finn’s message read. “The good health and future well-being of the band members has to be our priority”.Crowded House are disappointed to announce that we must postpone our upcoming North American tour.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticIn recent times Todd Rundgren has just wanted to hang on the phone all day — or at least call people intermittently, over a period of a few years — asking well-regarded friends in music or even famous strangers and ask them to take part in a musical experiment. The results of this reaching-out, long spoken-of but only officially announced today, arrive in the form of “Space Force,” which has the legendary artist-producer teaming up for collabs with Sparks, Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo, Neil Finn, the Lemon Twigs, the Roots, Rick Nielsen and more.The lead track, “Puzzle,” with Adrian Belew, premieres today (see below).

Marlon Williams has shared details of his third studio album, ‘My Boy’, as well as its second single.The album, announced today (June 15), serves as the official follow-up to 2018’s ‘Make Way For Love’. The announcement was pre-empted on May 3 by the release of what has now been revealed as the album’s title track, which came out last month.

British musician Mick Fleetwood, 74, is the new face of Harry Styles‘ lifestyle brand, Pleasing. Mick did a photoshoot for the brand the photos taken at his home in Maui that were shared March 7 were absolutely epic. The music icon dressed in an all-purple ensemble to promote the new “Shroom Bloom” line, which includes nail polishes, T-shirts, and Acid Drop Overnight Serum. Harry, 28, called Mick “a magical man” in an interview with Vogue about the Shroom Bloom line.

Stevie Nicks has made her first public statement on her bandmate and ex-partner Lindsey Buckingham‘s exit from Fleetwood Mac three years ago.The guitarist was fired from the veteran group back in 2018, and was replaced by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell and Crowded House’s Neil Finn.

Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks are sparring over the former’s departure from Fleetwood Mac.

Fleetwood Mac‘s Lindsey Buckingham has opened up on his firing from Fleetwood Mac, while boldly admitting that “pretty much everyone would love to see me come back”.The guitarist was fired from the legendary group back in 2018, and was replaced by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell and Crowded House’s Neil Finn.Buckingham’s ex-partner and bandmate Stevie Nicks later explained that the musician was kicked out because he wanted too much time off to concentrate on his solo career.During a new interview on the WTF With Marc Maron Podcast, Buckingham revealed that he is still in contact with “soul mate” Mick Fleetwood, the drummer and co-founder of the band.“We love each other and we reinforced each others sensibilities in the band”,

Lindsey Buckingham has said his firing from Fleetwood Mac “harmed the legacy” that the band established over 43 years.The guitarist was fired from the legendary group back in 2018, and was replaced by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell and Crowded House’s Neil Finn.Buckingham’s ex-partner and bandmate Stevie Nicks later explained that the musician was kicked out because he wanted too much time off to concentrate on his solo career.He denied that was the case and claimed the band’s manager, Irving Azoff, called him at home in LA to pass on a message from Nicks.

After more than four decades performing around the world in New Zealand bands Split Enz and Crowded House, solo ventures, family projects and with Fleetwood Mac, there’s one concert that will forever stand out to Neil Finn – playing Christchurch Arena in his homeland following pandemic setbacks in March. Not only was it the 63-year-old musician’s first major live gig since COVID-19 rattled the concert industry, but also the first show with sons, Liam Finn and Elroy Finn, as official members of Crowded House.

CROWDED HOUSE: Dreamers Are Waiting (EMI)Rating: 4/5Verdict: Golden slumbersWOLF ALICE: Blue Weekend (Dirty Hit)Rating: 4/5Verdict: Bares its teeth JAMES: All The Colours Of You (Virgin Music) Rating: 4/5Verdict: Kaleidoscopic pop Crowded House singer Neil Finn sees music as a family affair.  When he was making the Woodface album in 1991, he invited his brother Tim along for the ride.

Mick Fleetwood has opened up on the future of Fleetwood Mac, admitting that the rock icons will eventually find “a classy way to say goodbye”.The famously tumultuous group have endured their fair share of drama in recent years, with lead guitarist Lindsay Buckingham being fired by the band in 2018 and replaced on tour by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell and Crowded House’s Neil Finn.But Fleetwood gave fans fresh hope of a reunion last month, when he revealed that the band have reconciled with Buckingham once more. Speaking in a new interview with The Times, Fleetwood said: “I’ve really enjoyed being re-connected with Lindsey, which has been gracious and open.

Crowded House has shared a new version of their latest single ‘To The Island’, remixed by Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker.True to form, Parker’s remix adds a thick layer of psychedelia to the single, warping its vocals and introducing a range of synth sounds.“With all the world upended and nothing in its right place we became curious to hear how our favourite contemporary musicians and record makers might reimagine a Crowded House song,” Neil Finn said in a statement.“I emailed our version of To The Island to Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) with an invitation to take it apart and reassemble in his own unique way.

Leena Tailor “We made it!” Crowded House frontman Neil Finn jubilantly told 12,000 fans at the sold-out Auckland, New Zealand stop of the group’s “To the Island” tour. A COVID-19 outbreak may have caused chaos and postponements for the nationwide jaunt, but there were few signs of a pandemic as the reformed band belatedly reached that homeland stage.Yet it was hard to shake pandemic thoughts while ecstatically rocking up to my first concert in over a year, feeling like a kid in a candy store after 12 months deprived of sweets.

Mick Fleetwood revealed that he has reconciled with former bandmate Lindsey Buckingham after a more than two-year estrangement.  Buckingham was somewhat unceremoniously booted from the band in 2018 over alleged friction with his fellow band members, especially Stevie Nicks.The ensuing split led to a lawsuit between Buckingham and the band that was eventually settled out of court. He was replaced with Neil Finn of Crowded House and Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.   Speaking to Rolling Stone, however, Fleetwood admitted that he has since reconnected with Buckingham.

Mick Fleetwood has reconciled with former Fleetwood Mac bandmate Lindsey Buckingham – and he would like to think a reunion could happen.Guitarist Buckingham was fired by the band in 2018 and they continued to tour without the guitarist with Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell and Crowded House’s Neil Finn.Fleetwood has been adamant that his former bandmate would never be allowed to rejoin the band. Last year, he maintained his stance ruling out a reunion.Asked in an interview whether or not he could see a scenario in which the band would play with Buckingham again, Fleetwood said: “No.

Country singer-songwriter Caroline Jones has teamed up with New Zealand’s The Trenwiths to release a catchy new holiday track.

There is no band in the history of rock that’s had more interpersonal drama than Fleetwood Mac.

Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Finn, Crowded House frontman and Fleetwood Mac’s newest member, has purchased an impressive new house on L.A.’s Eastside, in the perennially expensive and celeb-beloved community of Los Feliz. Records reveal Finn and longtime wife Sharon paid $4.3 million for the property, which was sold by Emmy-winning “Simpsons” writer Tim Long, former head writer for “The David Letterman Show.” And from 2007 to 2013, the house was owned by erstwhile “Grey’s Anatomy” star Katherine Heigl.

Fleetwood Mac stars Stevie Nicks, Neil Finn and Christine Mcvie have teamed up to record a new song aimed at raising funds and awareness for a homeless shelter in his native New Zealand.

Finn has been playing in the band since Lindsey Buckingham's 2018 departure

Brian Wilson has co-signed the cover, sharing it on social media