July 30, 2007

Fionn Regan -- FREE INSTORE

Fionn Regan
In-store Performance
Monday, August 6th, 7:00pm

Several years ago, while traveling in Ireland, I was digging through the bargain bin in a Tower Records (after missing out on a Frames in-store - damn) anyway, I came across a song ep by local Dublin lad Fionn Regan and I'm happy to say, the high-point of all the music I bought while there was Fionn's demo and it was a total killer; so when I heard that Fionn not only had a US deal, but that he was going to tour, my path became clear: In-store, introduce Fionn to our friends, then watch as he becomes a big star. Anyway, the UK press is burying Fionn under the weighty mantle of Dylan and Nick Drake comparisons, and I can't say I don't see it, but Fionn stands very well on his own. He's recently been nominated for a Mercury Prize, he's been getting great press, and now he's playing our little stage - I see great things in his future. If he asks if anyone has a request, please call out "Underwood Typewriter"; it has a percussion track that sounds glitchy and a little like something Radiohead would do until you realize it's actually the completely organic sound of an actual typewriter. It should be a class study in songwriting, it's that good.

Check out the video for "Be Good Or Be Gone" - while they last we have a handful of it on DVD with purchase of The End of History. While you're clicking, also check out the video for the highly recommended track "Put a Penny in the Slot".

Click to sample/buy The End of History.