One for the books
by Bryan White on 9/2/24The ELM - BozemanRating: 5 out of 5All I can say is i'm a big frank turner fan, But seeing him live, that was just next level, absolutely amazing.The energy it brings to the stage is unforgettable

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Capitol Theatre - IA
Frank Turner on Tour
Frank Turner is an award-winning, internationally charting singer and songwriter best known for his brand of rebellious folk-punk-pop music. The hard-touring artist has built a huge international following, selling out venues on both sides of the Atlantic -- including the Wembley Arena in 2011 with a capacity of 12,000 fans (an achievement only matched that year by The Rolling Stones and U2). If you haven't been lucky enough to see Frank Turner in concert, you might recognize him from the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics alongside Paul McCartney and the Arctic Monkeys. His music has drawn comparisons to the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Mumford & Sons, but the grizzled rocker's signature sound occupies a musical niche of its own. He creates a distinctive brand of folk-ish punk guided by a harmonica, acoustic guitar and rich vocal delivery. In the studio and on tour, Frank Turner is backed by The Sleeping Souls -- a five-piece indie band from England made up of Ben Lloyd (guitar, mandolin), Tarrant Anderson (bass), Callum Green (drums), and Matt Nasir (piano, mandolin). As the frontman to his comrades, Turner is a bold performer known to stage dive and dance with the crowd. Both an angry and joyous troubadour, his heartfelt lyrics are sung with passion and shouted back in cheery unison by the audience, linked in arms, pointing at the same words inked on their skin. Now back on the road through 2022-2023, you can see Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls on tour as they return to North America promoting their ninth studio album, FTHC, released in February 2022.
Frank Turner Live in Concert
FTHC pays homage to Frank Turner's hardcore roots as the vocalist in the London-based rock band, Million Dead, with a collection of tracks more aggressive than their earlier publications. When the outfit (which he started back in high school) called it a day in 2005, Turner set aside his heavy metal/rock and roll upbringing to explore a love for country and folk. He embarked on a solo project, which would become one of the most successful careers among UK soloists in the last decade, performing an astonishing 2,585 gigs over a span of his 17-year career and counting. Turner redirected his attention to primarily acoustic songs and paired them with quintessential punk lyrics that often challenge status quo belief systems. His first studio album as a solo artist, Sleep Is For The Week, dropped in January 2007 to much critical acclaim. Since then, he's produced a prolific volume of work, including nine studio albums (the last five of which have charted in the Top 5 in the UK), seven live albums, six compilations, four rarities, 13 EPs, 36 singles, and 29 music videos, among other releases. Additional accomplishments include authoring multiple best-selling books, producing a podcast series, releasing a handful of DVDs, and breaking the record for the number of consecutive appearances at the Reading Festival.
All I can say is i'm a big frank turner fan, But seeing him live, that was just next level, absolutely amazing.The energy it brings to the stage is unforgettable
Frank turner and the sleeping souls are for my money one of the absolute best live bands going today. Seen them a few times, awesome each time
Frank and the Sleeping Souls brought boundless energy and tons of fun to their 2934th show! I haven't listened to a lot of their music in the past, but I will be in the future! They are the real deal!! Such a good time!
Frank and the Sleeping Souls brought boundless energy and tons of fun to their 2934th show! I haven't listened to a lot of their music in the past, but I will be in the future! They are the real deal!! Such a good time!
Please, pursuant to rule #1, don't be forget to be kind, pick up your mate if they fall. Rule #2 be ready to JUMP!
Frank gives an amazing show every time! Puts everything he has into his shows and this one was no exception! He is electric and incredible without fail!
Frank Turner is always amazing. He puts on the most energetic, fun shows and never disappoints.
Frank Turner had me moshing, had me crying, had me smiling. A fantastic show
Third time this tour I saw Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls. High energy. Dancing, surfing, jumping, singing with every song. Great crowd. Frank connected with everyone. It was none stop. I can't understand how he can do this night after night. Great venue; excellent sound. Just as good as the first stop on the tour!
Huge energy and great catalogue of music. Frank comes across as super genuine and really connects with the audience, coupled with great tunes and the talented and equally energetic sleeping souls the show was phenomenal. The support bands were very cool too, providing a very entertaining precursor to the main event. I drove 150 miles each way to see the show and would do it again tomorrow! I will definitely be keeping my eyes open for when I can catch another show. Please come back to the US soon :-)
Frank Turner always puts on an outstanding high-energy show. He’s the hardest working musician I’ve ever seen. I’ve seen him live six times … this was the best show yet. He played 25 songs, mixing in new with the old. The crowd sang along throughout, there was a small (and safe) circle pit, and he closed out with some crowd surfing. Look up his lyrics, he’s a tremendous writer … while also coming up with great hooks and melodies.
Frank Turner is an amazing performer! He always puts on a great show! He is such a cool guy too. The venue was a little late opening the doors and folks were waiting in unbearable heat. The show was worth it!
The show was AMAZING!!! Janus Live never disappoints. Frank had a truly amazing set list, the crowd was rocking!
Frank Turner never disappoints! We try to see him live whenever we can. Kudos to Amigo the Devil and The Bridge City Sinners! A wonderful night!
Frank Turner was the absolute best show all around I’ve ever seen, and I’ve attended many shows. His music and vocals sound even better live than recorded. He puts on a show entertaining the crowd with unbelievable energy and stories about his songs. He also makes sure to hit all those songs you love.
What a great show!! Despite the heat and humidity, Frank gave the crowd 110%!! His energy is unbelievable! Can’t wait for the next show!!!
To be honest, we didn't make it through Frank Turner's set. I'm sure they were great and the crowd was pumped, but we went soley to see Bridge City Sinners and Amigo the Devil. They were absolutely phenomenal, and after hearing them, the adrenaline had reached its threshold. Plus, the Florida heat & humidity also had an impact on leaving early. Janus is an awesome venue, but being standing room only with no air circulation, it gets HOT. All in all, it was a fabulous time, and I cannot wait for more Amigo the Devil shows in the future!
Frank & the sleeping souls were amazing. Better that we could have imagined and we were looking forward to it for months. Supporting bands were great too. We’ve been rocking amigo the devil & bridge city sinners since. Frank played a good mix of new music and favorites. We loved every minute of it. Jannus venue was perfect. Never had to wait long for drinks and it was comfortable even though it was full. Can’t wait until they pass through Florida again!
It was such a hot night but Frank puts on a great show!
Do you love a Frank Turner song? He played it! Do you have a problem in your life that could use a good song? He wrote it. I have seen Frank Turner 7 times and I will keep doing so as long as I still have money and ability to do so! He gives every show 100 percent regardless of his circumstances!