Neil Finn - OMG

I'm a fan. But I've never seen him live. What an idiot I am. My husband and I were regular concert goers for years. But the last few years–10 actually–we've mostly seen Matt Good live, with the odd band here and there.

Back to Neil Finn. Shit. I coulda seen Neil Finn quite a few times if I'd been smarter. Ah, sweet regret. I'll be buying tickets to every future show. Saturday's concert was one of the best shows I have ever seen. I have never witnessed an artist so freaking pleased to be present. He mentioned previous visits to Toronto, remembering the names of concert halls he's played before. Genuinely kind, and engaging. And his voice. Amazing. And we got two encores. He played songs from his new album - Dizzy Heights, and Crowded House songs, and Split Enz songs. How I love Message to My Girl. Writing plug goes here: that song was the inspiration for Ben Copley.

The short of it is...if Neil is coming to a town near you, buy tickets. It'll so be worth it.