I just got back from a concert that left me nothing short of one-hundred per cent impressed and feeling wholly inadequate. Bloody hell, Liam Finn’s musicianship is extraordinary. His songwriting and guitar skills are well polished, but his drumming skills are breathtaking.
I originally intended to purchase his solo debut album, I’ll Be Lightning, when it was released in his homeland last year, based on previous samples of his work in Betchadupa, but it wasn’t until the UK release this summer that I got snagged on its infectious melodies, arrangements and delicately balanced vocals. Done live, the songs take on a rush of energy that draws you in, and a humble Finn and his fellow musicians are all charming in banter with the audience.
This is one performance that I will not forget due to the charged atmosphere. There’s one more date in Manchester before touring is wrapped up for this year, but I strongly urge you to get tickets for it. They’re still available from See Tickets but the date is Wednesday 3rd… that’s today. See Tickets prices entry at £7 per person plus small booking and transaction fees, but I’d gladly pay three or four times that amount if Finn returns to the UK next year.
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