We are so damned excited to have Frank Turner join us for this one. We talk about his upcoming visit to Chicago to play Riot Fest, his opening gig for Bruce Springsteen, his thoughts on songwriters Jeff Tweedy, Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, his Lost Evenings festival in Anaheim, CA, his favorite Chicago music venue, his relentless touring and much more.
Time stamps:
2:05: Two rules.
2:50: What's it like to open for Bruce Springsteen?
4:10: Choosing the set list for the show.
6:30: How do you judge the crowd response?
8:30: Frank's thoughts on opening bands.
12:20: Why did it take so long to get around to playing Chicago?
14:50: Playing Riot Fest in September. Memories of playing shows in Chicago?
17:40: Butch Walker & Scott Hutchison at the G-Man Tavern.
19:10: Songwriting books and Jeff Tweedy.
21:55: Bob Dylan's early songwriting magic and Frank's respect for Dylan and Leonard Cohen.
24:00: Working on 15 songs for new album.
24:55: What's your songwriting process?
28:30: You're known for relentless touring, but as you get older, what does the future look like?
31:45: Dream locations for future tours?
32:35: Lost Evenings in Anaheim. Sold out is good right?
34:45: Is Chicago a future site for LE?
35:25: Logistics of putting on Lost Evenings?
38:40: Writing Punches after Lost Evenings.
39:30: Is the Boston accent real?
40:40: Is hanging out with fans important to Frank Turner?
47:00: Is it Poncho or Pancho? Discussing the English language.
49:00: Deep dish or thin crust pizza?
49:25: Favorite Chicago venue to play?
49:45: What makes Chicago a unique music scene?
50:40: Favorite cheap drink?
