Frank Turner Recent News

Frank Turner Premieres New Video For "Poetry of the Deed"

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0800

British singer-songwriter Frank Turner continues his mesmerizing courtship of the US with the video premiere for the title track from his critically acclaimed new album Poetry of the Deed. The new video features a montage of Turner’s exhilarating live performances from the last few months and comes just in time for Turner’s trek across the US on “The Revival Tour” with Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music), Jim Ward (Sparta), Tim Barry (Avail), Joey Cape (Lagwagon) and Dave Hause (The Loved Ones) among others.

Watch Frank Turner’s official video for “Poetry of the Deed” HERE

Like Turner’s previous video for “The Road,” “Poetry of the Deed” captures the excitement of his fans and the raw passionate energy of his performances perfectly. Having spent the last several months performing “Poetry of the Deed” on the road with The Gaslight Anthem in the US, at afterhours house parties and basement shows, at sold-out venues and festivals across the UK and even for CNN.com, word is spreading fast about one of the most engaging new sing-songwriters around today.

Don’t miss Turner’s electrifying live show on “The Revival Tour.”

Frank Turner Tour Dates (w/ “The Revival Tour”):

11/4 – The Blank Club – San Jose, CA
11/5 – The Blue Lamp – Sacramento, CA
11/6 – Slim’s – San Francisco, CA
11/7 – El Rey Theater – Los Angeles, CA
11/8 – Casbah – San Diego, CA
11/9 – Beauty Bar – Las Vegas, NV
11/10 – The Sets – Tempe, AZ
11/11 – Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
11/12 – Take 2 – El Paso, TX
11/13 – Red 7 – Austin, TX
11/14 – The Door – Dallas, TX
11/15 – Juanita’s Cantina – Little Rock, AR
11/16 – Hi-Tone Café – Memphis, TN
11/17 – One-Eyed Jack’s – New Orleans, LA
11/18 – The Bottletree Café – Birmingham, AL
11/19 – The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
11/20 – Common Grounds – Gainesville, FL
11/21 – State Theater – St. Petersburg, FL
11/22 – The Social – Orlando, FL

Frank Turner Returns To US For "Revival Tour"

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0700

English folk-punk singer-songwriter Frank Turner will make his triumphant return to the US on Nov. 1 where he will join up with "The Revival Tour" alongside Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music), Jim Ward (Sparta), Tim Barry (Avail), Joey Cape (Lagwagon) and Dave Hause (The Loved Ones) among others.

Meet Frank Turner (video) here

After an unprecedented year touring with The Offspring and The Gaslight Anthem and generating enthusiastic press, Turner continues his non-stop trek across the US winning over audiences with his phenomenal live show. Fans that have seen his riveting performances don't walk away merely content on seeing a great performer, but feel the need to spread the word of Turner's passionate music and heartfelt lyrics.

Turner is touring the US in support of his recently released critically raved about third studio album, Poetry of the Deed. Called "his finest work" (Portland Mercury) and his "most consistent record yet" (NME), "Poetry of the Deed is a superb record that should shine a light on Turner not only as a brave new and, most importantly, thoroughly unmanufactured talent in the murky waters of the British singer-songwriter, but as a guy with a guitar slung over his back who can command venues from living rooms to huge concert halls" (BBC Radio 1).

Don't miss one of this generation's most endearing and gifted new singer-songwriters live this Nov.

Frank Turner Tour Dates (w/ "The Revival Tour"):

11/1 - Berbati's Pan - Portland, OR
11/4 - The Blank Club - San Jose, CA
11/5 - The Blue Lamp - Sacramento, CA
11/6 - Slim's - San Francisco, CA
11/7 - El Rey Theater - Los Angeles, CA
11/8 - Casbah - San Diego, CA
11/9 - Beauty Bar - Las Vegas, NV
11/10 - The Sets - Tempe, AZ
11/11 - Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM
11/12 - Take 2 - El Paso, TX
11/13 - Red 7 - Austin, TX
11/14 - The Door - Dallas, TX
11/15 - Juanita's Cantina - Little Rock, AR
11/16 - Hi-Tone Café - Memphis, TN
11/17 - One-Eyed Jack's - New Orleans, LA
11/18 - The Bottletree Café - Birmingham, AL
11/19 - The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
11/20 - Common Grounds - Gainesville, FL
11/21 - State Theater - St. Petersburg, FL
11/22 - The Social - Orlando, FL

Frank Turner Takes Folk-Punk To The Mainstream On CNN.com

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:09:00 -0700

UK’s Hottest Singer-Songwriter Performs Live On CNN.com, Releases New Album and Kicks Off US Tour

Sept 10, 2009 – Los Angeles, CA – Monumental excitement and critical acclaim continues across the US for English folk-punk artist Frank Turner with the release of his new album, Poetry of the Deed, this past Tuesday. The traveling troubadour’s style of direct, heartfelt songwriting is captivating fans and critics alike, garnering Turner massive buzz and phenomenal press coverage including a riveting performance on CNN.com (here) streamed to mainstream audiences throughout the world as well as earning the top spot on PasteMagazine.com’s “16 Albums To Look Forward To This Fall” (here).

Shaping up to be 2009’s critical-darling, the fiery passion on Turner’s albums translates live with spine tingling vigor and honesty. Hot off a festival UK festival run where he performed for over twenty-five thousand people, and a recent US tour with The Offspring, Turner returns to the US this Sept to kick off his US tour with Gaslight Anthem. Tour dates listed below.

Critical Acclaim:

• “Frank Turner may not be a household name yet, but if the music on Poetry of the Deed is any indication, he will be soon” – Alternative Press

• “Poetry of the Deed is a superb record that should shine a light on Turner not only as a brave new and, most importantly, thoroughly unmanufactured talent in the murky waters of the British singer-songwriter, but as a guy with a guitar slung over his back who can command venues from living rooms to huge concert halls.” – BBC 1 Radio

• “(Poetry of the Deed) finds Turner with a renewed fire for life, moving past some of his previous frustration with love and politics, and vociferously preaching the gospel of action. – Washington Post Express

• “There's not a weak track among the 13 here, from pub sing-a-longs to angsty ballads.”
– PasteMagazine.com

• “Poetry…is not simply Turner’s most consistent record yet, it’s also his best.” – NME

• “There’s a beautiful straightforwardness to Poetry… that will ring true if you’ve ever been young, in love, lonely, angry at the world or just plain happy to be alive. Which is all of us right?” – NME

• "More brilliant folk-punk strummery from everyone's favourite post-millennial wandering minstrel..."
– Kerrang!

• "Poetry Of The Deed passes the test with flying colours." – Rock Sound

• “With a growing arsenal of hits and live favourites, Frank’s unleashed another album that will have you singing every word.” – Big Cheese

• “a 13-track album that proves folk can kick ass.” Revue

• “Turner has more eyes on him now, and he’s not shrinking from the challenge.” – Popmatters.com

• “His songs are deeply personal, his lyrics evocative and gut-wrenching. No veiled references. Everything means exactly what it sounds like it means. He sings with all his heart, body and soul” – MercuryNews.com

• “Frank Turner’s Poetry Of The Deed is absolutely the masterpiece that I’ve come to expect from the artist.” – AmericanIndie.net

• “This is one act fans of music need to at least extend an ear out to even if punk or folk is not your thing. It is that damn good.” – Brokenheadphones.com

Recent Video Footage:

• Rock Sound – “Try This At Home” acoustic performance

• Reading Festival – “The Ballad of Me and My Friends” acoustic performance in front of 25K fans at Reading Festival

• Reading Festival – “Long Live The Queen” acoustic performance in front of 25K fans at Reading Festival

• Reading Festival – “Photosynthesis” acoustic performance in front of 25K fans at Reading Festival

Frank Turner Tour Dates:

9/13 – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO (w/Gaslight Anthem)
9/15 – Amoeba Records – Hollywood, CA
9/16 – House of Blues – San Diego, CA (w/Gaslight Anthem)
9/17 – Henry Fonda Theatre – Los Angeles, CA (w/Gaslight Anthem)
9/18 – Chain Reaction – Anaheim, CA (w/Gaslight Anthem)
9/19 – The Downtown Brewing Co – San Luis Obispo, CA (w/Murder By Death)
9/20 – The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA (w/Gaslight Anthem)
9/22 – Berbati’s Pan – Portland, OR (w/Gaslight Anthem)
9/23 – Showbox – Seattle, WA (w/Gaslight Anthem)
9/24 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC (w/Gaslight Anthem)
9/26 – Edmonton Event Centre – Edmonton, AB (w/Gaslight Anthem)
9/27 – MacEwan Ballroom – Calgary, AB (w/Gaslight Anthem)
9/29 – Riddell Centre – Regina, SK (w/Gaslight Anthem)
10/1 – Garrick Centre – Winnipeg, MB (w/Gaslight Anthem)
10/2 – The Aquarium – Fargo, ND (w/Murder By Death)
10/3 – The Cabooze – Minneapolis – MN (w/Gaslight Anthem)
10/4 – Turner Hall – Milwaukee, WI (w/Gaslight Anthem)
10/5 – The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI (w/Gaslight Anthem)
10/6 – St. Andrews Hall – Detroit, MI (w/Gaslight Anthem)
11/9 – Beauty Bar – Las Vegas, NV (w/Revival Tour)
11/10 – The Sets – Tempe, AZ (w/Revival Tour)
11/11 – Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM (w/Revival Tour)
11/12 – Take 2 – El Paso, TX (w/Revival Tour)
11/13 – Red 7 – Austin, TX (w/Revival Tour)
11/14 – The Door/The Prophet Bar – Dallas, TX (w/Revival Tour)
11/15 – Juanita’s Cantina Ballroom – Little Rock, AR (w/Revival Tour)
11/16 – Hi-Tone Café – Memphis, TN (w/Revival Tour)
11/17 – One Eyed Jacks – New Orleans, LA (w/Revival Tour)
11/18 – Bottletree Café – Birmingham, AL (w/Revival Tour)
11/19 – Masquerade/Hell Stage – Atlanta, GA (w/Revival Tour)
11/20 – Common Grounds – Gainseville, FL (w/Revival Tour)
11/21 – State Theatre – St. Petersburg, FL (w/Revival Tour)
11/22 – The Social – Orlando, FL (w/Revival Tour)

Frank Turner 2 CD & T-Shirt Bundle

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:09:00 -0700

Poetry of the Deed, the new album from Frank Turner hit stores today. To celebrate the release, we've created a limited edition package deal.

For this week only, you can get Poetry of the Deed, Love, Ire & Song and a Frank Turner t-shirt for only $19.99! To take advantage of this limited time offer, head over to the Official Epitaph Store!

Also Available:
- Poetry of the Deed and Love, Ire & Song 2 CD Bundle - $14.99
- Poetry of the Deed CD - $8.99

Frank Turner To Release 'Poetry Of The Deed' In September

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:07:00 -0700

"Heavy-clever wit and wry, do-or-die romantic solidarity of socially superconscious singer-songwriter Billy Bragg by way of Joe Strummer" – Austin Chronicle

July 21, 2009 – Los Angeles, CA – Continuing his meteoric rise, celebrated folk-punk singer-songwriter Frank Turner will release his third studio album, Poetry of the Deed, on Sept. 8, via Epitaph/Xtra Mile. Already a household name in the UK, the acclaimed troubadour has his sights set on winning over US fans with his ardent roots driven acoustic rock and relentless touring.

With the help of Grammy nominated producer Alex Newport (Death Cab For Cutie, At The Drive-In, Two Gallants), Turner captures the essence of his fervent live show with Poetry of the Deed. Powerfully candid and charismatic, Turner's hardcore roots shine through with fiery passion as he embarks on a lyrical journey of life experiences that speak to listeners with great honesty and authenticity.

From the epic country-punk rambler "The Road," to the anti-folk manifesto "Poetry of the Deed," to the political rants of "Sons of Liberty" and the rousing punk anthem "Try This At Home," Poetry of the Deed establishes Turner as one of the most inspiring and lyrically gifted songwriters of the last few decades.

"Poetry of the Deed feels like a really important record to me," explains Turner. "I feel like I've been rehearsing for this, working out what I wanted to say, for the past few albums, and now this is it, the definitive statement. It's also a massive thing for me to have an album being released internationally and through Epitaph to boot. It's my manifesto for living."

Afflicted by something akin to restless guitar syndrome, Turner has toured virtually non-stop for years, playing everything from massive festivals to crowded house parties, stopping only briefly for a week to record Poetry of the Deed. His well documented performances and journeys capture the spirit of a legend in the making, reminiscent to the heydays of folk inspired artists like Billy Bragg and Bob Dylan with crowds singing in union, drinks clinking with camaraderie and Turner pouring his heart out on stage through his earnest lyrics and catchy guitar play. After a recent stint opening for The Offspring, September can't come soon enough when Turner will return to the US on tour with Gaslight Anthem in support of the rousing Poetry of the Deed.

Critics first took notice of Turner's exceptionally captivating music at SXSW, his fellow musicians have known for years and US audiences will know soon.

Frank Turner Tour Dates (w/The Gaslight Anthem):
9/13 – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO
9/16 – House of Blues – San Diego, CA
9/17 – Henry Fonda Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
9/20 – The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA
9/22 – Berbati's Pan – Portland, OR
9/23 – Showbox – Seattle, WA
9/24 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC
9/26 – Edmonton Event Centre – Edmonton, AB
9/27 – MacEwan Ballroom – Calgary, AB
9/29 – Riddell Centre – Regina, SK
10/1 – Garrick Centre – Winnipeg, MB
10/3 – Epic – Minneapolis – MN
10/4 – Turner Hall – Milwaukee, WI
10/6 – St. Andrews Hall – Detroit, MI

FRANK TURNER TO SUPPORT THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM ON FALL TOUR

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:06:00 -0700

“There’s no doubt that Frank Turner is the most exciting and talented anti-folk troubadour in the country”
– Big Cheese

June 8, 2009 – Los Angeles, CA – English folk-punk singer-songwriter Frank Turner will tour the US with The Gaslight Anthem this fall in support of his forthcoming album, Poetry of the Deed, due out in September. In anticipation of the new album, Epitaph Records/Xtra Mile will be reissuing Turner’s critically acclaimed album Love Ire & Song on July 21.

Described as possessing the “heavy-clever wit and wry, do-or-die romantic solidarity of socially superconscious singer-songwriter Billy Bragg by way of Joe Strummer” (Austin Chronicle), Turner has emerged as one of the UK’s most prolific singer-songwriters of the past decade. His sophomore album, Love Ire & Song, “fourteen tracks, 500 emotions, three chords, and the truth” (Austin Chronicle), has been called “as defiantly brilliant as ever” (NME) and “so personal and unique that it will never be able to be mimicked by anyone” (Westword).

And that is only the beginning. Poetry of the Deed promises to be his best work yet…

Turner’s fiery passion translates in his live show with spine tingling vigor and honesty. “His songs are deeply personal, his lyrics evocative and gut-wrenching. No veiled references. Everything means exactly what it sounds like it means. He sings with all his heart, body and soul” (MercuryNews.com). Turner will tour with The Offspring at the end of June and with The Gaslight Anthem beginning September. Don’t miss one of the most talented singer-songwriter’s around today.

Frank Turner Tour Dates (w/The Offspring):
6/30 – CMAC – Rochester, NY
7/2 – Molson Amphitheater – Toronto, ON
7/7 – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
7/8 – Roseland – New York, NY
7/10 – Tsongas Arena – Boston, MA
7/14 – Charlotte Boutique Amphitheater – Charlotte, NC
7/16 – Hard Rock – Orlando, FL
7/17 – St. Augustine Amphitheater – Jacksonville, FL
7/18 – Pompano Beach Amphitheater – Miami, FL

Frank Turner Tour Dates (w/The Gaslight Anthem):
9/13 – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO
9/16 – House of Blues – San Diego, CA
9/17 – Henry Fonda Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
9/20 – The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA
9/22 – Berbati’s Pan – Portland, OR
9/23 – Showbox – Seattle, WA
9/24 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC
9/26 – Edmonton Event Centre – Edmonton, AB
9/27 – MacEwan Ballroom – Calgary, AB
9/29 – Riddell Centre – Regina, SK
10/1 – Garrick Centre – Winnipeg, MB
10/3 – Epic – Minneapolis – MN
10/4 – Turner Hall – Milwaukee, WI
10/6 – St. Andrews Hall – Detroit, MI

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www.myspace.com/frankturner
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