Sunday 25 May 2008

Liam Finn announces "Better To Be" home soon shows

Liam Finn returns to the stage in Australia and New Zealand with his trusted companion Eliza Jane Barnes to perform four intimate shows in June, on the back of a stellar performance on Later with Jools Holland and recently signing to UK label Transgressive Records.
Supporting the US release of his stunning debut 'I'll Be Lightning" ,Liam has taken little time establishing himself as a true talent on the world stage. So far he has wowed audiences supporting Eddie Vedder on his recent US West Coast tour , eight critically acclaimed shows at sxsw and two sold out solo shows in LA.
Not to mention TV performances on both The Late Show: David Letterman and The Late Late Show: Craig Ferguson.
After another impressive TV performance, this time on the prestigious BBC show Later with Jools Holland, Liam becomes the most recent edition to the roster of UK label Trangressive Records; home of Foals, Iron + Wine, The Shins - being hailed by them, as " the most important signing to date" . Liam tackles the UK in July.
"�with the help of looping pedals and his propulsive and animated drumming style -- dude can crash a kit, that's for sure!" - spin.com
Liam performs with friends in Australia The Gin Club and in New Zealand Conan Mockasin and The Mots.
Liam Finn � �Better To Be� home soon, tour dates.
TICKETS ON SALE 19th of May
Tuesday June 10 � Oxford Art Factory, Sydney, NSW
Tickets through www.moshtix / 1800 GET TIX
Wednesday June 11 � The Evelyn, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets through www.moshtix / 1800 GET TIX
Friday June 13 � Bar Bodgea, Wellington, NZ
Tickets through www.ticketek.co.nz / 0800 TICKETEK                                   
Saturday June 14 � Powerstation, Auckland, NZ
Tickets through www.ticketek.co.nz / 0800 TICKETEK