Adam Franklin Wrap-Up

I am feeling beyond exhausted this morning sitting here at work because I barely got any sleep last night after the Adam Franklin show. How was it? It was amazing. Thanks for asking. I was able to chat with Adam for a good while prior to the show, and it turns out that he did listen to some of my podcast on Swervedriver. Cool. Apparently, though, not too many people from Omaha did, because the attendance at the show was minimal. Still, for the 25 or so people who were there, it was a thoroughly enjoyable show. Adam's guitar playing was spectacular, and though I didn't recognize any Swervedriver songs, it still felt a little bit I was seeing him play "back in the day."

Thanks to Omahahype and Lazy-I for helping me plug the show (by plugging my podcast). Every little bit helps, you know.

This Week's MUST SEE Concert - Adam Franklin

The next two weeks are pretty crowded on the Omaha concert calendar, and I am worried that one particularly special concert may get overlooked. That show is the Adam Franklin show on Tuesday night at Waiting Room.

Adam, as you no doubt already know, was the lead singer and guitarist for 90s British rockers Swervedriver. I love Swervedriver's music more than words can say. For a time, they epitomized pretty much everything I liked about rock music: lots of distortion, lots of noise, and nice, catchy pop songs buried beneath the chaos. No one did it better than Swervedriver. That important band broke up (or went on "hiatus") in 1999, and since that time, Adam Franklin has been recording and touring using the name Toshack Highway. He explored some quieter sounds, with more acoustic based music. He also began adding elements of ambient music to his palette as well.

A few months ago, Franklin released his first album under his own name, Bolts of Melody. To many -- myself included -- it signals a return to the "Swervedriver sound" or a more aggressive, guitar based sound. I love it! He is currently in the midst of a nationwide tour promoting the album. Check the tour dates here.

As I mentioned, Adam plays in Omaha Tuesday night. I implore you to attend. Tickets are a mere $10 and are available here. This will be the first time he has ever played in Omaha, and I don't want to be embarrassed. C'mon people!!

To get yourself primed for the show, check out my all Swervedriver and Adam Franklin podcast here. That should wet your appetite for the concert. Don't miss this show, it could be the sleeper show of the year.

Podcast #19 Available Now!!

If you haven't listened to any of my podcasts yet, I suggest you start with this one. Podcast #19 is dedicated to the band Swervedriver. I interviewed singer/guitarist Adam Franklin for the show, and he discusses his old band, as well as his new solo album and tour, and his plans for the future.

If you don't know about Swervedriver, let this serve as an introduction. They were one of the best. If you're already a fan, then you can enjoy the classic tunes, and learn what Adam has been up to since Swervedriver ended back in '99.

Listen to the show here.

Download the show here.

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By the way, Dark Stuff readers in Omaha, can see Adam Franklin in concert Tuesday, October 16 at Waiting Room. (tickets)