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CROWDED OUT are the UK's best and most authentic tribute dedicated to the music and live spirit of Crowded House.
Recent reviews and comments:

"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 - Midlands based five-piece band CROWDED OUT are a talented and experienced collection of musicians drawn together first and foremost by a passion for the brilliant music and incredible live spirit of Crowded House.
'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.
"An absolute 'must-see' tribute - especially if you're a Crowdie..."
With an obvious love for the music, and a natural relish for audience interaction, CROWDED OUT are consistently praised by fans for their authentic sound and hugely enjoyable performances. Indeed this year the band have played to huge crowds at the annual 'Acoustic Festival of Britain' and 'Glastonbudget Festival', plus live dates at top venues like The Robin 2, The Musician and The Riga.
As either a full five-piece, or in stripped-back 'Crowded Out unplugged' form - the band 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.
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Crowded 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 will perform several UK 'Forest' shows in the UK, and the band will also perform at the legendary 'GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL' in June. Work has also begun on pre-producion for the next Crowded House studio album.
Crowded House 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 and long may their influence remain.
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ANDY THOMAS
As 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 GROGAN
Tim 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 CROOK
When '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'.
DANNY KISSACK
Having 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'.
MARK MORAN
Gregarious former Sydney-sider and lead guitarist with Crowded Out, Mark flirts (or maybe swings?) shamelessly with both six and twelve-string models. Buys coffees at rehearsals, then knocks them over in a range of ingenious ways. Desperate to sing backing vocals but there are 'never enough mics to go around', so the band keep telling him. Favourite CH song: 'When You Come'.

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Member Since: 10/11/2006
Band Website: www.crowdedout.com"crowdedout.com
Band Members: Vox & Guitars - ANDY THOMAS

Bass & Vox - TIM GROGAN

Keys & Vox - DANNY KISSACK

Drums - PAUL CROOK & LEE HOPSON

Guitars & Mandolin - MARK MORAN

MAILING LIST details:

JOIN THE E-GIG-LIST! - to receive occasional gig info etc. send an email to: [email protected] and type 'MAIL' in the subject box

BOOKING ENQUIRIES - email [email protected] or tel 07909 992705


Influences: Crowded House. Neil Finn. Tim Finn. Split Enz.
Sounds Like: Crowded House live!

GIG REVIEW - CROWDED OUT - THE THORNS - WEST MIDS - MAY 2007


Being a massive Neil Finn fan, and having seen Split Enz and Crowded House many times over a period of some thirty years, I was intrigued to see that ‘Crowded Out’ were playing at The Thorns. If I’m honest, I went along not expecting much. I’d recently been to see another Crowded House tribute, and had come away fairly disappointed. But what I got was a pleasant surprise, and a performance that was far truer to the spirit of the original than anyone I’d seen before. I suppose I am a harsh critic, being an ex-musician and also having seen the real thing so many times, but Crowded Out did not disappoint. Vocalist and guitarist Andy naturally sings like Neil Finn, and the band have obviously studied the arrangements, guitar and keyboard sounds and harmonies, and got the live sound just right. The keyboard player’s sound was particularly accurate I thought. Crowded Out’s choice of material is excellent too. They played Crowded House’s new single ‘Don’t Stop Now’, which wasn’t even released at the time! They also tackled some very difficult songs – many that the real die-hard fans prefer – and played them well, plus of course treating the audience to the big hits like ‘Weather With You’ and ‘Don’t Dream it’s Over’. I know looks aren’t everything, but they even looked the part. Bass player Tim could be Nick Seymour’s brother, and if front man Andy could grey the temples a bit… These lads will only get better, and they’re pretty good already. If you want a good night out, spent listening to the music of one of the most melodic and talented bands ever, go and see Crowded Out. It’ll keep you going until you can get your fix of the real thing, thankfully back together again and currently on a world tour. The renewed interest in them won’t do any harm to their best tribute band either!
Geoff Tristram - Artist, Cartoonist & Writer

GIG REVIEW - CROWDED OUT 'UNPLUGGED' - PONTEFRACT CASTLE, LONDON - June 23rd 2007

...Time was standing still, always the sign of a good gig, and after a simply fantastic rendition of 'I Got You' which was spine chilling, the crowd called out for more - talk about having an audience eating out of the palm of your hand... "Don't dream its over" was then followed by a shouty request session and we refused to let the band get off the stage - it's a testament to the boys passion that they put up with it all and after finishing as they had started (we missed 'Distant Sun', so I asked for it) they totally brought the house down. By this stage it was packed, it was loud, it was emotional, in fact, it was utterly bloody fantastic...
Jamie (Battylad) - Leeds

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’AFTERGLOW II’ - SAT AUG 9TH !

Following on from what was a top night back in January, 'Afterglow II' takes place at The Hop Pole in Bromsgrove on Saturday August 9th. The band are really looking forward to this gig, and we hope al...
Posted by CROWDED OUT on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:59:00 PST

GLASTONBUDGET REVIEWS & PIX

We'll post any reviews/comments we spot for Glastonbudget '08 up here... "First band of the morning, Crowded House, love the real band, loved the Tribute act. Everywhere You Go, Always Take the W...
Posted by CROWDED OUT on Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:18:00 PST

ACOUSTIC FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN GALLERY

Pix from the bands' appearance at the 'Acoustic Festival of Britain' have been posted on the profile, courtesy of Craig Dawes. Thanks also to Amanda. Can anyone help with any good shots...
Posted by CROWDED OUT on Fri, 30 May 2008 03:49:00 PST

REVIEW - THE MUSICIAN - LEICESTER 10/4/08

Thanks to all for coming down to The Musician in Leicester last Thursday. This is definitely our kinda place, and we had a great time. Especially loved playing the two sets - first set strip...
Posted by CROWDED OUT on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:53:00 PST

AFTERGLOW - FANTASTIC NIGHT AT THE HOP POLE...

Thanks to EVERYONE for making this weekend's gig at The Hop Pole such an amazing night. It was brilliant to see people from near and (very) far and a relief that the trip to the Midlands&nbs...
Posted by CROWDED OUT on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:05:00 PST

AFTERGLOW MEET UP & GIG 26TH JAN

..> Some of you may be interested to know that members of the Crowded House/Finn forum 'Only Talking Sense' and some 'Frenz of the Enz' members have arranged a 'post Crowded House tour' meet up th...
Posted by CROWDED OUT on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:16:00 PST

CROWDED OUT SET LIST

One or two folk have requested a recent set-list, so here is the set-list from Crowded Out's recent gig at The New Roscoe in Leeds. For those keen spotters who were there, 'Nails...' was skipped ...
Posted by CROWDED OUT on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:06:00 PST

DIAMOND GEEZERS INDEED...

Huge thanks to all at The Diamond for a great welcome last Friday. Special thanks also to 'The Beautiful Sound' for the support slot.  It was a top night, with great sets from both...
Posted by CROWDED OUT on Sun, 12 Aug 2007 06:50:00 PST

LONDON DATE...

For those of you who keep asking, we ARE currently trying to arrange a Crowded Out date in London. The search is on for the right venue. Keep checking here, or subscribe to the Cro...
Posted by CROWDED OUT on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 01:14:00 PST

HYDE PARK/PONTEFRACT CASTLE THANKS!

Unplugged gig - Pontefract Castle Cellar Bar, Sat June 23rd 2007 Huge, HUGE thanks to everyone that made it to the pre- Hyde Park meet-up and Crowded Out 'unplugged' ...
Posted by CROWDED OUT on Sun, 24 Jun 2007 03:46:00 PST