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Walking into the amazing venue was just the beginning of the overall experience for the night. The atmosphere set the mood for the amazing performance Frank and the Sleeping Souls gave later on. They sounded flawless and were extremely energetic, getting the crowd involved in many of their songs. I've seen them three times now and would see them again in a heartbeat!
I had never been to a show at the El Rey and have always heard nice things about the velvet room with chandeliers and I must say it didn't disappoint. Anyways the opening act Into It, Over It was actually highly entertaining and it felt as though he was simply having an open conversation with us as an audience. The second band was the reason I came to LA for the night. Andrew Jackson Jihad, this band was amazing in every sense of the word. People laughed at their lyrics, people slowly danced to the stand up bass and their romanticism, and people even moshed to their very fast paced folk-punk. This band was truly something to witness and I could not reccommend them highly enough. Frank Turner then came out with his band and I was happy to hear they were very solid. Proved to be quite the fun band but AJJ simply stole the show. Id suggest catching this tour, I went on a Thursday night whenI had school early the next morning in Orange County. Bottom Line: IT WAS WORTH IT TO LOSE MY VOICE, GET BRUISE IN THE PIT AND SMILE THE WHOLE NIGHT LONG.
I have seen several hundred bands I've the years; Frank Turner and his band are top three. You just can't find better songwriting and talent. It is great to look forward to seeing someone for a long time and have them exceed your expectations.
Frank Turner performs with incredible energy and talent. His band has been with him for quite a while and they all seem to love what they do and provide great energy as well. Frank does a great job of involving the crowd, telling stories and he encourages fans to sing along with his songs (which have great lyrics to sing along to). From a fitting opening in "Eulogy" to a great ending in "Photosynthesis" this was a high energy, incredibly fun show. I feel privileged to have seen Frank in a small venue because I think he will be playing bigger venues soon enough. He sang a great mix of old and new stuff. Favorite songs were "Dan's Song", "Ballad of Me and My Friends" "I still believe"
Seen Frank Turner and Sleeping Souls open for Social D before and was impressed. When we saw he was coming to Atlanta (3 hours away) we knew it was a must-go-to concert. Were not disappointed. Frank always gets the crowd involved and in Atlanta the crowd sang, clapped, danced, and jammed with Frank and guys through-out. Great prices on shirts and c.d.'s too. Stage was small at the Masquerade.
All three sets were amazing. Frank Turner finished up an already stellar show by performing in his usual, ultra-groovy way. He had everyone in the place singing along, even the hipsters that were there to see Andrew Jackson, in their flannel shirts, unnecessarily large-rimmed glasses, and drinking their PBRs. Great night, fun show, glad I didn't miss it!!
Awesome concert. Every act was great in their own way. The guy from Into It Over It was a great story teller and had an acoustic punk-rock style. Andrew Jackson Jihad was excellent, and I was very surprised when half of the audience knew all the words to their songs. The mixing on their album needs work, but live, they really got the crowd going. And of course, Frank Turner. Last time I saw him (and how I heard of him), he and his band opened for Flogging Molly and despite the fact that no one knew any of his songs, he was still able to reach the audience to an appreciable extent. This time, everyone knew him and his music, and it was amazing! I was on the side right up next to the stage, and the crowd at the front of the stage was just pulsating, jumping in perfect rhythm with each other and with the music. Great concert, see them if you get the chance.
Where do I start?? Opening acts were really good. When Frank and The Sleeping Souls took the stage it was really a mind-altering experience. I have not seen a band with this much energy in a VERY long time. The venue was small which was AWESOME but the boys didn't have much room on the stage for all their energy. Frank's vocals were spot-on and the rest of the boys were awesome as well. If you are on the fence about seeing these guys live, get your arse off the fence and get to a show while they are still in small, intimate places like The Masquerade.
This was a great example of a natural entertainer in a great venue - good pub-style music that's very conducive to pub-style singalongs even if you don't know the words. I'd never heard of the guy before a buddy of mine invited me to the show, and now I'm hooked.
Frank Turner is one of the best unknown singer/songwriters out there today. Every show he rocks the house. Great venue in a small intimate place at the Culture Room.
Awesome show with a lot of energy! Frank turner knows a thing or two about a thing or two. I think you missed out if you didn't go to his show. Hes soul to the earth kind of dude.
The Bowery is a small, intimate place, perfect for the artists that performed. The first act was okay. The performer's jokes and stories were better than his actual music. He is, without a doubt, a very skilled guitarists, but, and the people I was with agree, he was doing too much without focusing on the potential of the song. His songs were very forgettable. The second act, Andrew Jackson Jihad, was very good. They were enthusiastic, interesting, and most importantly, entertaining. They're definitely not for everyone. I could understand why people would like them. On the other hand, I could understand why people wouldn't like them. Frank Turner was definitely the best part of the show (that's why we all went now, isn't it?). His set stood out most for one single reason. He's the only full band that performed. This is good planning on the event planner's part. But anyway, Turner performed nearly flawlessly. The drummer made a mistake once, but quickly recovered. They played all the songs I expected them to play, and they played them perfectly. Turner's banter with the crowd was also entertaining and effective in raising crowd participation. He is one of the most passionate performers I've ever seen. Only disappointment was that there was not one song from the first album, but that's expected.
Frank Turner had my older sister dancing in a sea of teens and hardcore "kids at heart" fans. He may have sold millions of albums, and charmed his way into the hearts of teeny-boppers with his English grin and his listen-up attitude; but seeing my sister dance is the ultimate accomplishment in my book. After a couple of drinks my fist pumping sister, thanked me for the night and never once asked me to leave early. My night was topped off with a causal meeting with Frank himself. Frazzled, I'm not sure I mentioned that I enjoyed his music. On my way home I didn't even mind the beer, and stick on my shoes. It was almost as if I was sixteen again, but this time the music was emotional, raw at times, and just plain good fun.
He played a perfect set and the show was absolutely amazing! Unforgettable!
Could there possibly be a more energetic, enthusiastic, dedicated performer than Frank Turner? You'd be hard-pressed to find one. He has the most amazing voice ever and engages his audience in a way that no other performer does.
Into It. Over It. was fun. The dude was chatty and might be trying too hard, but the music was pretty good. Andrew Jackson Jihad was funny and weird and great. Their singer was exceptionally complimentary of the crowd. Frank Turner was OUTSTANDING. Maybe one of the best concerts Ive seen. The crowd was super high energy, he was super charming and on point. Just an awesome awesome show.
