LOOK: A FLA weekend with Frank Turner (Pompano Beach Amphitheatre + The Ritz Ybor)
Frank Turner under the lovely lights of the Pompano Beach Amphitheatre - March 3, 2012
Frank Turner spent a splendid spring sojourn weekend in the Sunshine State opening for Boston-based punks, Dropkick Murphys. Of course, Frank delivered like any well-mannered Wessex boy should as did his band, the inimitable Sleeping Souls.
The Sleeping Souls are (clockwise) Nigel Powell (drums), Ben Lloyd (Guitar), Matt Nasir (Keys) and Tarrant Anderson (Bass)
As with every FTHC show I’ve been to, Frank adeptly converted casual observers to dedicated fans.
Frank Turner plays The Ritz in Ybor City, Fla. on March 5, 2012 | Photo by: Nicole Kibert
This was especially noticeable with the Dropkick Murphys’ crowd that started off being overtly anxious to get to the main attraction, but quickly changed their tune, singing their hearts out along with Frank to the chorus of Photosynthesis,
And I won’t sit down
And I won’t shut up
And most of all, I will not grow up,
followed by optimistic chanting, “One More Song! One More Song!” as Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls left the stage. Here’s hoping they’ll be back to see us sooner rather than later!
Special guest harmonica appearance by Ben Marwood @ Ritz Ybor : March 5, 2012
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls Set List
Somehow, some way, the powers that be kept Nicole from taking pictures at Frank Turner‘s Orlando, Fla. stop on Sunday night, but nevertheless, our elawgrrl was on hand at each and every Florida show, along with our good friends at The Ruckus, Melanie and Tiffiny (check out their roadtrip write-up here, their Vlog (that’s video blog to you) here and their show photos here). Nicole captured a slew of shots which she’s shared below.
LOOK: FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS AT POMPANO BEACH AMPHITHEATRE 03.03.12
LOOK: FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS AT THE RITZ YBOR 03.05.12
LOOK: DROPKICK MURPHYS AT THE RITZ YBOR 03.05.12
Nothing like a lil' on stage conspiracy
Finally, we wanted to make sure you had the opportunity to catch the explosive end to “I Still Believe” at The Ritz Ybor show:
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