The son of Split Enz/Crowded House's Neil Finn, Liam Finn [ tickets ] takes the DIY ethic to new levels. The 23-year-old writes, produces and engineers his own music. He even shot his own publicity photos and album artwork. And, for his debut album, "I'll Be Lightning," he played almost every instrument. According to his publicist, Finn performs with a back-up singer and autoharp player, and features "looping guitar parts, bass lines, and even psychedelic Theremin." The lo-fi "Second Chance" is the highlight of "I'll Be Lightning," which was recorded with The Who's onetime mixing deck.

Performing Thursday, March 13, at 11 p.m. and Friday, March 14, at 10 p.m. at The Ale House (310 E. Sixth St., alley entrance); and Saturday, March 15, at 1:30 p.m. at SESAC Day Stage Cafe, Austin Convention Center (500 E. Cesar Chavez St.).

website: http://www.liamfinn.co.nz/