A few years back my buddies and I saw The Gaslight Anthem at the Aragon. When we got outta the show my amigo Johnny had gotten word that Frank Turner was going to play a surprise show at the GMan Tavern. We jumped in a taxi and hauled ass to the GMan just in time to pay the cover and get right up against the stage, We sang along so loudly that he gave us a look and scooted his mic back. We raged and afterwards the three of us and Frank smoked a cigarette as we apologized for being so aggressive in the front. We chatted for a little bit more before he said his goodbyes and took off. Great musician and an even cooler dude.
Love Frank. He was a surprise opener at a Hold Steady show at BK Bowl I went to a couple years ago. Flew over just to do the solo opening set and then sat in on Constructive Summer. It was amazing. I didn’t love his last 2 albums but the dude puts on such a great show and has amassed an excellent catalog.