Neil Finn & Liam Finn Of Crowded House [Guitar Rig Tour 2022]

[@jonlohrenz5446]

During the rig rundown I kept expecting John Bohlinger to pop up and say “Hey! Cool Man!”

[@tdan71]

And what guage strings are those?

[@jlbaxe]

😂😂😂

[@robertball9009]

Amp land.

[@joejustjoe8351]

I was just in Nashville and had a Bollinger sighting. He was playing in a cover band at one of the bars on the strip.

[@waynegallagher4440]

“High mileage” 🤣🤣

[@TheEnderBand]

Not surprising Neil speaks so articulately and has such a way with words knowing the lyrics he writes. What a humble and talented person- Neil and Crowded House are incredible

[@GTRJohnny66]

This was an all-time great episode - mostly due to the respect and adoration shown to the Finns. It's obvious the level of impact their music has had on Dan, and it was fun to see him be able to experience and share this. Great job, guys!

[@hitnorcal]

Mick - that camera of yours is so sharp. Well done. What you made here is what I wish Rig Rundowns were. Way to set a standard.

[@ThatPedalShow]

This makes me happy. Thank you. Bless Sony and their nice cameras and lenses!

[@edwardjons8684]

@@ThatPedalShow And very nicely edited too I might add. Between you and Dan you’ve really set the standard for how well these rig/tour artist interviews can be done.

[@watchmakerfs]

@@ThatPedalShow The Zv-1 has the beauty mode turned on, it doesn't look that natural. Just in case you guys didn't know.

[@grantandrews4826]

Agreed ❤

[@tapanchakraborty6190]

@@ThatPedalShow and 0yp0

[@tgdkls5891]

Always loved Crowded House but hadn't fully appreciated what an amazing musician Neil Finn is, or what a very nice down to earth bloke he is (and others in this). Fascinating and fun video, thanks lads.

[@johnmaseratis]

What a lovely episode. Marcus, Liam and Neil were so generous with their time and their insights. Thank you.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hello John, Mick here. Just wanted to amplify your comment. The Crowded House crew and family were astoundingly generous and welcoming. So pro it almost hurts! We are deeply grateful for their time and kindness!

[@itstravisjames512]

Dan- when he played THAT riff on THAT guitar though 😳. Edge of my seat!! An endless thank you both for doing this, one songwriter to another 🙌

[@LWMyrth]

What an honour for you fellas! Great show. Really loved this vid. Thanks!!

[@marvelharris9540]

This is the most detailed rig rundown Ive ever seen.. good job boys!

[@Millennial_Mike]

This was such a valuable interaction. Neil Finn is the real deal. Legitimate Legend.

[@cirjames2540]

I picked up Temple of Low Men when it came out in 88 and I was hooked for life. Thank you for a fantastic episode!

[@sampocock6429]

Tears in the eyes at the end of this one boys! What an opportunity and a show so we’ll put together! Congrats!

[@eaglerayrob]

That was fantastic, what lovely people. It's clear the source of that beautiful music is Neil's heart and soul. And those pedal boards and guitars were lovely too. Thanks for putting this together and sharing it with us. You captured something really special in this episode, more felt than seen or heard. Bravo!

[@JonNewquist]

This 56 year old, who bought a Kramer Ferrington the day after seeing Crowded House on the DDIO tour in San Francisco, is completely curled up in a fanboi puddle on the floor. Bless you guys for this.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thanks Jon! We were pretty messy on the day as well. Hence all the wobbly cam. Thought Dan was actually going to kiss him at one point. HahahhHah

[@JonNewquist]

@@ThatPedalShow I bet! Hahaha

[@pmoorepmkmoore3377]

Absolutely beautiful. Love Crowded House & seeing those beautiful faces as they ooze passion about music & artistry, we all love. Music is the soul & Crowded House is that of pure soul, magic & an abundance of joy for many people worldwide. Thank you for this glimpse into the Legendary Band Crowded House & for Neil being as awesomely genius & beautiful as always and Liam & Marcus for being fabulous great. Love this🙌

[@tonywilbanks3541]

Thoroughly enjoyed this time! Thank you Paul!

[@eliasblumm]

I love each and every episode of TPS (even when I only understand/care about 35% of the things you’re talking about), but there are a few in which your self-effacing fandom and genuine enthusiasm make me feel like I am truly along the ride of your journey. Thank you for allowing for that connection, and for doing such a top notch job of presenting it! Sending love from New York. P.S. Thanks to Marcus, this was the first episode of TPS in which my wife may have been more interested than I was.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahahah! Fair play, Marcus is a consummate professional. Good job he’s not insanely good looking right!?

[@bradenrodriguez5183]

Seven Worlds Collide still one of my favourite musical memories. So thankful I went to that show. Neil's music is a soundtrack to so many of our lives in NZ & Aus. Thanks for the video! Very interesting.

[@VonBlade]

I know most people adore the pedal/amp combos, but those Gretsch guitars are frosty cool. Great video guys (and camera work, Dan)

[@joseph-ow1hf]

Neil is my all time favorite musician. Have seen CH, Neil solo and the 'brothers' tour w/ Tim several times each. As much as I love CH, I think the solo shows were my favorite. Besides being a great songwriter and performing musician, the man is incredibly charming on stage, just really connects w/ the audience.

[@chrisneyman]

What an unbelievably edifying rundown...thank you: Marcus Catanzaro and That Pedal Show!

[@DanFlashes99]

Holy crap, Dan mention knowing Neil Finn in an episode years ago, and I commented, "how about having Neil as a guest?" Thought it would never happen and BAM, here's this amazing video! Neil is one of my all-time heroes too, one of the best pop songwriters since the Beatles, an amazing singer, really solid guitar and keyboard player and all-around really nice guy. I really like Crowded House's latest album too, a few tracks like Start of Something are up there with their best. Thanks guys, loved this one!!

[@KarlEQuist]

There is NO ONE else who can play those Gretsch guitars like Mr. Neil Finn. What a wonderful insight into his and Liam's setups. TPS you knocked it out of the park again.

[@daveshamir729]

Without a doubt, the most informative and enjoyable rig rundown I've ever seen, on any channel. Good on you, boys!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Cheers Dave 👍

[@joshiecat57]

Thank you guys & the incredible Marcus!

[@LodvarDude]

The simplicity of a genius. Neil has a very «singer/songwriter» approach to guitar, something I really can relate to. All gear, sound and guitars are there to serve the song. Liam and his board is much more about indulging oneself and doing wacky «pedal-things». Which, let’s face it, is what TPS is all about too. So funny to see Mitchell Froom in the background, minding his own business and just getting on with it. One of the greatest producers around. Besides producing Crowded House he’s also produced the likes of Richard Thompson. Another hero of all of us, I bet. Great episode. Thanks lads!

[@fifthflaw]

Lads, thanks for this, what a treat. Fresh back from the crowded house show at Glasgow on Friday. After falling out of love with playing recently, the gig followed by this vid has got the juices flowing again!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Yes! That’s a result Peter! So nice to hear proper guitars and amps innit!?

[@Westlake]

Still a favourite band of mine and just saw them at their recent show in Toronto. Well done run down of the boards and guitars and amps! Such a cool video and so special to have Neil and Liam take some time to talk about their gear!

[@colaboytje]

No way. You got Crowded House!!!! My favourite band and Neil, my favourite songwriter! Lucky bastards :-)

[@nickthenail]

Thank you so much for doing this, guys! Neil is one of my all-time favorites!

[@jonkomatsu8192]

This is great! One of the greatest pop songwriters around, and a competent guitar player as well. Mahalos, my friends! 🤙🎸🎶

[@symmie666]

Fantastic. Neil is an absolute god to me.. such an inspiration.. could have done with this video 20 years ago ha! Brilliant guys

[@GlasVelo]

They say that you should never meet your heroes. What a great endorsement that this statement is nonsense. To this day, the best gig musically that I have ever been to, was a Crowded House gig. Loved the video...cheers guys!

[@JollyWillard]

Phenomenal job with this guys! It felt like we were all gathered 'round the pedalboard with you. When I saw the Stonehenge teaser this morning, I knew it would be great.

[@steveabplanalp1657]

Amazing, beautiful. Great job guys. Classic down to earth and humble Kiwis. I grew up in NZ listening to Split Enz, Crowded House etc. Part of my life sound track. Love all the Finns music including Tim as well. Roundhead studio is a great place to visit and work in as well. Often Neil has some of his collection of guitars on hand and they are available to use which is pretty awesome! Though when I was there a few years back most of his gear was out wth Fleetwood Mac.

[@mortonwilson795]

What a treat! I smiled immediately when I saw Neil's vintage Hot Cake - I (along with pretty much every guitarist in NZ in the 70's) had one on the floor. I recently reconnected with Paul and he shot me a Double Hotcake (my old one got lost or 'borrowed' somewhere along the line). Having those 3 different sounds available is really something. I have followed Neil's music since the early days when he opened for the Enz mid-70's in Wellington - his solo vocal and acoustic guitar set was amazing . . . He and Tim have contributed so much to NZ music, certainly an inspiration for us in Schtung when we started out! Thanks to all concerned for such a cool in-depth look at the gear . . . Magnatone for Xmas, then !!! :)

[@MSavageEsq]

Fantastic episode. I couldn't say I listen to Neil Finn or Crowded House that much, but I can recall that one of my favourite gigs ever was Neil and Tim Finn at the Union Chapel, Islington in 1995. A mate had tickets and I went along. Great venue, great gig and very engaging musicians. Neil comes across well in any interview.

[@timbates799]

I am in no way a pedal techy, I just love the sounds and craft they create. This together with one of my all-time favourite bands meant this video was a little slice of heaven!

[@TheHowardSinclair]

What a truly lovely and brilliant team, not just Crowded House, but Dan and Mick. Inspiring tones, musical understanding and the most bonkers looking 12-string! Fantastic show!

[@mickdestiny6542]

Those old Maton electrics used to be had here in Australia, up to about 30 years ago, for $100 easy. Then they crept up to the crazy prices they are now. I remember seeing three of the Flamingos and Fyrebirds on a rack in a pawnshop here in Brisbane at a $100 each that sat in that shop for years..

[@owmyhands]

So damn awesome. We all know how great a songwriter Neil is, but I often think his guitar playing is criminally underrated. Thank you so much for this little bit of insight into the gear behind the guitarist.

[@neilesewell]

Check out the solo in “Take A Walk” from the 7 Worlds Collide concert video - played on that ‘64 Gretsch Duo Jet, IIRC. Eddie Vedder singing and Neil cutting loose like I’d never seen before!

[@neilesewell]

I was wrong - played on his ‘58 (?) Gretsch Firebird … but still awesome!

[@masontiger]

Having JUST seen Crowdies last week, I can tell you that I appreciate this episode of PS. Thank you!

[@gregmock6808]

My favorite song writer ever.....Neil's work has staying power...I'm a huge fan of everything he's done and his brother Tim as well...I always feel Neil writes songs for the right reason and it always speaks to me.

[@somebodyelseuk]

Best video I've seen in a while. Neil Finn is a genius. IMHO, it won't be long before he's up for a knighthood. In my experience if you like Crowded House, you like Squeeze and vice versa, so Dan, if you're not familiar with Squeeze, it's about time you were. I've seen Neil play with Johnny Marr and Roddy Frame, about 20-something years back. My dream would be to see him do a collaboration with Difford & Tilbrook. The mention of the Sydney Opera House Farewell gig, brings back memories of Paul Hester...

[@stratplayr6997]

I've been a fan of NF's music ever since I saw the video for "I Got You" back in the early 80's. He's my favorite songwriter too, and his personality is so genuine and down to earth. I'd love to meet him someday. So glad to see CH continuing on, I think with the addition of Liam, Elroy and Mitchell, that the band is in good hands for as long as they want to go with it. It's a really good lineup and is possibly the best at playing the songs with every detail as was on the records. Hoping to see them back in the USA this year!

[@jw_au]

I love it that the guitar tech is quoting you guys from the show

[@robinho1978.]

This was magic lads! Also nice to see the Finn boys and all the crew you interviewed seem like great human beings! Thank you for sharing this with us

[@TheFlorent40]

Thanks a lot that was amazing , thanks for all that you are doing to bring this wonderful content to us!

[@repomanband]

Great interviews, totally pro. I could feel a great connection between all of you guys. Thanks for introducing me to some more great music and music history.

[@lockyp204]

Nice work guys- so good. Neil Finn is a legend 👍👍

[@stevea5388]

Thank you , thank you , thank you. Terrific interview, great camera work. Really liked the chat with Marcus(the tech). Deluxe Memory Man sales are about to BOOM!!

[@peekaboo4390]

Huge Finn fan here and this interview of the gear and with the man himself has me spellbound.

[@Stratguy10NZ]

As a kiwi guitarist I really enjoyed every minute of those interactions - thanks so much for bringing that to us. You have to love the self depreciating humour!

[@Kosejudas]

Neil is a true legend and a huge inspiration

[@peterwilliams2858]

Neil is the best live singer I’ve ever heard/seen.

[@shineymcshine435]

Yep, Neil is a proper musician.

[@emdor66]

Thank you so much for this. Amazing gear. Neil Finn, to my ears, is soft of the Beethoven of pop music. Greetings from Montréal, Canada. Merci!

[@BV_Beve]

Awesome Dan & Mick, all Neil, Liam, Marcos and all the Crowded House gang ! Tremendous !

[@Jmarshall-kj4hc]

One of my musical heroes for 35 years!

[@MrZipdang]

Best gig rundown I’ve ever seen, that’s for sure! So much to enjoy here thanks!

[@davidharding200]

Neil is an extraordinary songwriting talent

[@riklionheart23]

That was Lovely to see Dan on the edge of fan meltdown meeting his musical hero. You can feel the reverence! Lovely to see such detailed rig rundowns as well, in a professional touring context. Very enjoyable show!

[@natenobrakes6292]

Gents, really, really great video. As someone who has never played on stage, and probably never will, this was a great insight into what goes into making the tones we all adore.

[@periloustemple8290]

I"m just reeling! We get to see them this Fall in Nashville @ the Ryman. I just can't wait!! Thank you so much for this show!

[@DavidTaylor-CCC]

Fabulous episode.

[@tcause]

Wow memories of standing next to the desk at the Hordern pavilion circa 1988? The consciousness Neil has about the connection the audience has to parts of songs was incredibly inciteful I thought. Awesome. So happy for you Dan.

[@hoopy63]

And thank you! Great tech chat with Marcus and backed with player run downs by Neil and Liam… glad I woke early and watched this all the way through!

[@Sixstringer666]

Ace vid guys , huge congrats and well done for getting this close to the real deal! Thank you.

[@PJmusica]

Super interesting. Thanks for the video. Excellent

[@dillipphunbar7924]

What a treat! One of my first vinyl albums was Enz of an Era, bought in the early 80s in Queensland. Loved the Crowded House songs too. So good of these guys to do such a relaxed and candid interview/demo.

[@gordonasaur]

Liam's solo performance on Letterman is must watch. He's an incredible artist in his own right.

[@Evy-1988]

ok, I cried. this is beautiful. Seen Neil Finn a couple of times now but next week will be my first ever Crowded House show

[@NickGranville]

Excellent work Dan & Mick! Marcus seems like a great guy who is knowledgeable and open to learning; tools to be the ultimate tech and it’s no surprise he’s getting the best gigs. So great to see a fellow kiwi getting to show his rig, Neil’s a legend here in NZ, as you know. 🇳🇿love the sonic exploration that Liam’s into too. Cool stuff

[@mondayb0y]

Thank you this was so special have been a fan since Split Enz days.

[@TheLawdaug]

Neil Finn!! One of my favorite artists - had the pleasure to see him with Crowded House at the Austin City Limits festival back in 2007. His music has always meant so much to me, my wife and even our kids.

[@mistuk72]

Loved this! I was so lucky to get called up on stage to play / sing weather with you with Neil some years ago in Portsmouth. What an amazing man, and a great video. Thank you

[@davidsmith3907]

thanks guys. he's a hero !glad you got to meet him

[@guilhermebatlleyfont7577]

What an amazing episode, so great to get the hindsight on how a pro act deals with gear and how they go about it. Really interesting! Thank you so much for this, this was public service!

[@ramseyjansen]

One of my favorite bands of the 1980s and 1990s... my favorite memory is them coming on stage at the Torhout (Belgium) festival in 1992 after it had been raining almost all day, playing 'Weather with You' and the sun coming out almost as if they had summoned it. Happy days! Massive thanks for this episode!

[@albertoz5450]

I've been introduced to the great music of Split Enz and then Crowded House, thanks to one of my dearest friends, a dj and bass player in Venice (Italy) area, sadly passed away last year.

[@aeroping]

Fascinating. I've seen a lot of Crowded House interviews over the years, but rarely has one been so filled with stuff I didn't already know. Excellent camera/sound/editing job, too. Might have to get myself a couple of those Rode GO wireless mics.

[@ThatPedalShow]

They worked well. I’m not a big fan of how much bottom end they roll off, so I did a bit of post and added the shotgun on top of the main cam a bit too. But blimey, for the money they’re mad good! Mick here.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Also learned from this that even though they’re omnis, placement is still everything. You need really good mic discipline as the talent to use lavs I think. Always hated them, now hate them a lot less and would totally use them again.

[@wayneonthedrums]

That was awesome! Thanks so much for doing this

[@scottw9732]

Well done, guys. Best rig rundown I've seen.

[@mattgilbert7347]

Found the time to finish watching this today. What an absolute treat. Well done, Dan & Mick, thank you! Loved every second. Something about a 2x10 & 1x12 just works. It's perfect ❤️❤️

[@SirSneakerPimp]

That was absolutely perfect. Gents, thank you.

[@chrisquinn9104]

Just started the video, but man, takes me back to when Time and Tide came out. There was also a filmed concert of that tour. They did I Got You and I decided he was the coolest guy in the band. I still have the crazy laser etched vinyl of that one and my 12 year old self was quite thrilled to discover Neil and I share a birthday

[@zentimehq5985]

Kudos fellas - enjoy every show - this one is a high mark. I would add that in addition to the beautiful guitar work on Crowded House records - anyone interested should check out Split Enz 20th Anniversary Live recordings circa 1992-1993 release. It features Neil's guitar prominently in the mix with stellar performances and great tone. He's generally so busy on every aspect other than guitar it is very rare to find a discussion of such an important part of his music. I think we missed the Mud Honey I could be wrong will go back and check - superb job and cheers.

[@TheGhostfaceKLR]

Hello from Seattle. OMG! I love the intro! I know that road! A co-worker and I stayed in Salisbury on our way home (back to the US) from a work trip. We rented bikes and pedaled through the countryside, at one point popping up on the backside of Stonehenge on a path through the edge of the surrounding farmlands. It was an amazing bike ride and made me absolutely fall in love with the English countryside. And the Real Ale. Everything. Ahh that brought back such wonderful memories. What a wonderful country you guys are in.

[@IanDFryersingersongwriter]

Commenting before even watching - this gong to be epic - my favourite band of all time - my favourite song writer of all time - can’t wait for this 👍

[@GazP23]

Well, that was bloody brilliant. Must have been one hell of a day. Congratulations guys, super-cool video.

[@pandorski35000]

Thank you for this tour, pleased to see them back on the road. Recently, i've been listening a lot to Killing Joke, and i was wondering when would someone decide to do a proper guitar rig with Geordie Walker and his so special sound ? there's nothing on the net i could find, the guy is not eternal and his contribution to music texture with his ES295 is gigantic

[@123uzuz]

This was great. Thanks

[@davedederer4124]

Neil and Tim Finn and Split Enz are/were huge influences and we got to meet and hang out w/ both of them while touring Australia...Neil invited us to come see him in NZ and I have always regretted not taking him up on it! An absolutely lovely guy when we met him at the ARIA awards and afterparty...sometimes meeting your heroes is a real letdown, sometimes it exceeds all possible expectations, as was the case w/ Neil.

[@andsoistopped]

Oh Dan, just got to the bit when he said about the GR power. Moments like that must make the ‘scary early years or trial and error and are we gonna pull this offness’ melt into nothingness. Absolutely wonderful.

[@stanislavmigra]

Great rig rundown of stellar players with great tech and interviewers. Great work guys.

[@caleshtcincredibles]

Yeh man this was a gem , thanks Gents for doing this one !

[@MAP448]

Great video guys, I haven't thought about Crowded House in many years. Great memories listening to them back in the day.

[@jcm5888]

That was one of the best episodes. So much insight from an incredible artist with such a storied career. So cool for them to do that................now I have to find tickets to a show and a flight.

[@MrWilson-WithaPbass]

Love this Mick and Dan , Thank you ! Would love to see more of these .

[@tonythue8113]

Saw them last night at The Fox in Oakland. They sounded great and appeared to really be having fun. Fantastic vocals and harmonies.

[@robinmiller7958]

Glad you guys could document this!

[@evanmiller2579]

What a pleasant surprise. Still one of my all time favorite bands. I remember being in a band in high school busting into "Something So Strong" off of that iconic album. The kids went nuts. It was, at the time, one of the top videos in rotation on MTV. Nice seeing Neil and the band still making it happen. Thanks for doing this.