Frank Turner, a grassy knoll and others…
Continuing the live music theme, and totally ignoring the original intent of this blog, I felt compelled to post today after witnessing another sublime musical miracle at the hands of rising star and demi-god of modern folk music, the awesome Frank Turner (myspace).
In preparation for his support slot for The Holloways (myspace) last night at Leeds University Union, Mr Turner Esq wowed a largely impromptu audience with a short but oh so sweet set on the grass outside the venue during a fire alarm incident.
Belting out three numbers from his albums, with a much appreciated and spine-tingling (but hardly necessary given his vocal talents) helping hand from his devoted Leeds following, he finished up with an acoustic rendition of Abba’s Dancing Queen; much to the delight of all.
Considering an extremely large, very busy Student Union building had emptied in a matter of minutes, it’s fair to say that many of the audience had no idea just what the hell was going on. Of course, everyone sang along to Dancing Queen. Just as the sun went down on a crisp and sunny Yorkshire evening. So I’d like to take this opportunity to doff my cap to Mr Frank Turner and Co; moments like these are gold dust.
Once the all clear was given, Frank and the rest of the band finished the set indoors, ripping the roof off as they finished a cracking set, such great songs, such a great band. However, personally, I’d have paid just to see the grassy knoll incident!
Video footage after the jump.