Crowded House: Dreamers Are Waiting North American Tour presented by Live Nation
Support: Spirit of the Bear
Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 8:00 pm
State Theatre
This show has been rescheduled to Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 8 p.m. Patrons who have already bought tickets will have their tickets honored.
Neil Finn on behalf of Crowded House:
Crowded House are disappointed to announce that we must postpone our upcoming North American tour. Our drummer Elroy is currently suffering a painful lower back injury and is receiving medical treatment for it. 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 and we have been assured that Elroy will fully recover in a matter of weeks given rest and rehabilitation.
As I’m sure those who recently saw us play in Europe and U.K will attest, we have developed into a formidable live band over the past year and want to bring our fans in North America the show at full strength, which is what you deserve. We apologize to all those who bought tickets for this tour but we will be announcing a new schedule as soon as we can.
Crowded House is a long standing and much loved vehicle for the song writing talents of Neil Finn. Formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1985 out the ashes of New Zealand’s Split Enz by Neil, Paul Hester and Nick Seymour, their eponymous self-titled debut album on Capitol Records went on to global success with the hits “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and “Something So Strong”. Those songs and many that followed are still resonating with audiences today, the former in particular being one of the most covered songs of the last 20 years. The bands first incarnation lasted from 1985 through 1995 with four studio albums and enjoyed much success worldwide, becoming beloved for their freewheeling and interactive live shows. This lineup said “farewell to the world” on the steps of the Sydney Opera House in 1996 with a now legendary performance in front of 150,000 people.
In 2005 following the tragic death of Paul Hester, Neil and Nick felt emotionally compelled to bring Crowded House back, to put some more good history, as they described it, into the story of the band. Drafting in new drummer, Matt Sherrod, and with long time touring member, Mark Hart, they released the album Time On Earth to critical acclaim and toured the world. Another album, Intriguer, was recorded in 2009 and Crowded House was inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame in 2016, at the same time reprising its farewell shows at the Sydney Opera House with three nights of stunning performances.
Following Neil’s surprise star turn and a very successful world tour with Fleetwood Mac, Neil and Nick have been energized and inspired to begin a new chapter in the Crowded House story. Much like Fleetwood Mac, a new generation seems to have grown up and connected with their songs and now want to experience the band live. Crowded House will be kicking off the next chapter of their story by appearing as a headliner at the Byron Bay Blues and Roots festival with an exciting new lineup, which will include a special guest appearance by Crowded House producer and respected keyboardist Mitchell Froom.
VIP Crowded House Dreamers Are Waiting Package – $299
(Limited availability)
- One premium reserved seat in the first ten rows
- Specially designed Crowded House long sleeve shirt
- Limited edition Dreamers Are Waiting vinyl
- Custom Crowded House tote bag
- Exclusive merchandise item
- Commemorative Crowded House laminate
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