For Crying Out Loud: An Unforgettable Night with Finneas in Brooklyn, NY
by Toby Shapiro | October 13th, 2024
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Award-winning singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor Finneas O'Connell played three album release shows in honor of his second studio album, "For Crying Out Loud," which was released on October 4th, 2024. The three-show tour included stops in Los Angeles, California, and London, England, and ended the shows in Brooklyn, New York, at the Warsaw Theater on October 12th, 2024.
The action pact show was short in length, with a set that lasted a little less than an hour and no opener but packed a hard punch and a very engaging and fun performance to watch, making the show well worth it. The 12 song show featured a mix of some newly released songs from his album along with some classic fan favorites. The show started with an energetic performance of For Crying Out Loud, which is the title song and the first single.
The sold-out show was packed with fans, along with multiple Finneas' friends and family at the venue. Finneas sang Angel, which was dedicated to his girlfriend, Claudia Sulewski, who was listening from the venue's Balcony. Later on in the set, he sang Family Feud, a song dedicated to his sister, singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, which touches on the ideas of their sibling relationship and growing up together, which seemed to be a fan favorite at the show.
The use of colorful and strong lighting throughout the show amplified the performances of his songs and added another visually appealing element to the set. Many of the songs were accompanied by Finneas playing the electric and acoustic guitar and piano alongside his band. Band members Ricky Gourmet and Finneas had a playful and energetic demeanor throughout the show, which added to the overall performance.
As this was his last of these shows, he added a song to the setlist titled 2001 from his new album. I am glad this song was included, as it is one of my personal favorites on the album and one of my favorites to hear Finneas perform live. The show closed out with the song Lotus Eater, which was the third single released just before the whole album.
Although Finneas' album release shows are over, there is no shortage of performances coming in 2025. His "For Crying Out Loud" kicked off on January 7th, 2025, in Auckland, with 33 shows announced so far through March of 2025. His upcoming tour includes shows in Australia, Europe, and the United States with special guests Bad Suns.
