Idk if the band gets to read this but The show was amazeballs. Thanks for being apart of my life. I appreciate the music and the experience and after 10 years I finally got to see them live. Also thanks for saying hi back to me when I walked by. I got a lil shy when i realized I was walking past Frank. I hope all the tour dates sell out! Safe travels everyone and i hope yall have fun!
Dec 14, 2025·Fresno, CA
This is my favorite venue. I like to be away from the crowd and I also have fibro so the premier seating is amazing when it's available. You can see perfectly from the bar height tables and everything sou ds great. Hobo Johnson has been here twice and he always puts on a great show. He's so down to earth and it's always great interacting with the artists. Thank you Union Stage for hosting them!
Nov 3, 2025·Washington, DC
Brooke
One of the best concerts I've been to. Hobo Johnson was so interactive, funny, genuine, and he and his band seemed happy to be there. The venue was intimate and well designed. I had to bust my a*s to get there because I have 2 little ones and he made it so worth it. Thanks for the show!
Oct 5, 2025·Phoenix, AZ
I had an incredible experience ,I was at the front with my partner, unfortunately the security guard blocked the view a little bit but later handed out free water too those who needed it. The merchandise was a reasonablely price and they offered free ear plugs at the bar which was appreciated since both of us are autistic. The artists themselves were all very lively and enjoyable too listen where we stood made us feel fully part of the gig but not too overwhelming. Waited years too see Hobo Johnson and too say the least it was definitely worth the wait.
Jul 28, 2025·London, United Kingdom
Hobo Johnson was good though set could have done with being longer, played around 15 songs and some of them very short but he was on good form.
Scala is a good intimate venue , lots of places to get great views from, good service at the bar the staff friendly and professional the only negative for me was the sound wasn’t great.
Jul 26, 2025·London, United Kingdom
David
One of the best shows of my life. Did Grandson open or am I just misremembering? Idk. Either way, this was my first Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers show.
Frank was so genuine on stage. He was nervous!! And amazing. It opened my eyes to recognizing that artists are people, too.
The meet & greet beforehand, was so sweet. Frank really took the time to talk to each person. I reckon he had the time back then. He's too famous now! Couldn't gatekeep him forever, I guess.
The beginning of the journey. So thankful I got to be there for it. Much love!!!!
May 15, 2025·Asheville, NC
Kelly
I have been obsessed with his music since 2018. This tour incorporated all of my favorite songs and he of course put on a fantastic show!! I am obsessed with his performance. I sadly had to leave mid show due to some health issues, but what I did see was the best show he has done to date!
Jul 22, 2024·Nashville, TN
Hobo Johnson is in theory a raucous good time when live, he’s a smart, naturally funny, gregarious person who seems like he could do a good job working a crowd. His new album even holds up to the first one.
Hobo Johnson is in reality a guy who is clearly not sure how to handle not having a band, and who is neither confident enough to play his new stuff or cynical/crowd-pleasing enough to lean on the old stuff. This means the set just wasn’t great. He played what felt like a random 10 songs, 6 of which were mostly not his hits nor his new stuff, 7 of which were just over taped backing tracks, and with 1/3 of the time on stage was what felt like improv poetry slamming, which was boring. He faked out an encore (said there were “2, maybe 3 songs left” and then didn’t play a 3rd song), and never played “Typical Story”.
I’m giving 3 stars instead of 2 because for peach scone he pulled up an audience member to play guitar which was *awesome* and very memorable and fun. That freewheeling audience involvement was a glint of what a fun hobo Johnson concert could be.
Jul 24, 2023·Washington City, DC
Amazing show. Frank is so down to earth and puts on a great performance. I was surprised to see him solo (I'm behind lol). However, this is my 4th show (fiance's 2nd) seeing Hobo and I go whenever he is on the east coast and will continue. My favorite artist since 2018. I shared his music with my now fiancé on our first date and then with our kids and now we are one big hobo family. Much love!
Jul 23, 2023·Washington City, DC
Brooke
Venue was incredible. Line as long as it was moved very quickly. Loved how much room was available inside and the bartenders were also amazing! Don’t know her name but the 30 year old something blonde took very good care of me! Franklin Jonas invited me the reserved area and definitely changed my night for the better! Last but definitely not even close to least LOVED HOBO JOHNSON!!!!!! What an incredible night I’ll never forget!!
Jul 20, 2023·Charlotte, NC
Dylan
It was my 12 year old daughters first concert. She was over the moon. The venue is so small it feels as though each person got to have a private little one on one with the performers. Sewer Rat was amazing as well, he was so attentive to his fans, and made my daughter feel super special. 10/10 all the way around.
We will be coming back for sure.
Jul 17, 2023·Orlando, FL
Ashton
Great show! This is my second show of his that I've seen. He's a very charismatic yet relatable performer. He's a naturally funny dude with lots of talent and some deep sadness to work though.
One part that I thought was hilarious is that he was trying to hype up the crowd by talking about Luca and the Mavs... But he was talking to a crowd of Hobo Johnson fans. Nobody in the whole venue knew anything about sports, so it got absolutely zero reaction. He said something like "I am in Dallas right??" He was. We just don't know about basketball.
Jun 28, 2023·Dallas, TX
Marshall
Fantastic show! Bonelang was awesome to open the show! Hobo Johnson came out with high energy and got the crowd jumping. It was so much fun. The crowd was singing along. People were moving and dancing. He invited musicians from the crowd on stage! The venue was beautiful and spacious for a small venue. I wish I could give my experience 10 stars! Amazing show!
Jun 2, 2023·Tacoma, WA
Tony
the performances were amazing! but they left us waiting outside in the cold windy dark rain on the streets for an hour after they said doors would open. the main artist was amazing but performed for about as long as each opener did and i was expecting more. i got an amazing view and i had a blast, but the overall experience could’ve been so much better for everyone.
Feb 5, 2023·San Francisco, CA
Rhia
Even though the doors opened at 7, the supporting act wasn’t on until 8. I nearly fainted and had to pay £2.50 for a bottle of water. Frank finished just after 10 instead of 11 like it said on the website, and didn’t play typical story which was kinda sad man. :( other than that the actual show was amazing!! Gets a 4/5 star rating cos banana man was kinda vibing 😳
Dec 14, 2019·Liverpool, United Kingdom
Chloe
The energy was through the roofs with the crowd and the band. Having Oliver Tree as an opener?? LIKE MY DUDE SKEETED IN ON A SCOOTER!! THAT S**T WAS DUMB HYPE! My toes went numb from the blizzard conditions while wearing converses but it was worth every moment of pain jumping on them during that encore ♡♡♡ PLEASE COME BACK TO BROOKLYN FRANK AHHH~~
Apr 4, 2019·Brooklyn, NY
Shanna the Giant ♡
This was my first concert and definitely wont be my last I sure as hell don't regret it being hobo johnson it was nothing less than an outstanding show and truly incredible I loved the way he included the audience as much as he could and his vocals are amazing I love him and each of his band members.
Jan 5, 2019·San Luis Obispo, CA
Mia
It was f*****g amazing like always.He played a lot of new song and I’m f****n stoked for the new album next year! They band all together are the sweetest and took pictures with everyone. It was great. They only the only problem was the vip situation got fucked up but it turned out fine in the end🤷🏻♀️
Oct 7, 2018·Houston, TX
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Traveled from Porterville, CA to see home and the lovemakers again! 13 hour drive well worth it! As always it was an amazing show. If there’s a show near you, you should go! They have an amazing performance and has motivated me to follow their shows near me ❤️ Their San Luis obisbo show was awesome too! Now tonight I’m going to see them in Sacramento! One of my favorite bands! And the only one I follow💜 I highly recommend their shows you will not be disappointed 🤟🏻
Sep 12, 2018·Portland, OR
Megan
It was a total blast. Venue was small but it seemed perfect for Franks personality. The show was funny and quirky just like I expected it to be. The set had its flaws but its his first tour in a coat closet of a venue so it was forgivable. My only problem was I wish the set was longer. It couldn’t be longer though because he practically played every song he has come out with😂
Jun 25, 2018·Atlanta, GA
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Idk if the band gets to read this but The show was amazeballs. Thanks for being apart of my life. I appreciate the music and the experience and after 10 years I finally got to see them live. Also thanks for saying hi back to me when I walked by. I got a lil shy when i realized I was walking past Frank. I hope all the tour dates sell out! Safe travels everyone and i hope yall have fun!
Dec 14, 2025·Fresno, CA
This is my favorite venue. I like to be away from the crowd and I also have fibro so the premier seating is amazing when it's available. You can see perfectly from the bar height tables and everything sou ds great. Hobo Johnson has been here twice and he always puts on a great show. He's so down to earth and it's always great interacting with the artists. Thank you Union Stage for hosting them!
Nov 3, 2025·Washington, DC
Brooke
One of the best concerts I've been to. Hobo Johnson was so interactive, funny, genuine, and he and his band seemed happy to be there. The venue was intimate and well designed. I had to bust my a*s to get there because I have 2 little ones and he made it so worth it. Thanks for the show!
Oct 5, 2025·Phoenix, AZ
I had an incredible experience ,I was at the front with my partner, unfortunately the security guard blocked the view a little bit but later handed out free water too those who needed it. The merchandise was a reasonablely price and they offered free ear plugs at the bar which was appreciated since both of us are autistic. The artists themselves were all very lively and enjoyable too listen where we stood made us feel fully part of the gig but not too overwhelming. Waited years too see Hobo Johnson and too say the least it was definitely worth the wait.
Jul 28, 2025·London, United Kingdom
Hobo Johnson was good though set could have done with being longer, played around 15 songs and some of them very short but he was on good form.
Scala is a good intimate venue , lots of places to get great views from, good service at the bar the staff friendly and professional the only negative for me was the sound wasn’t great.
Jul 26, 2025·London, United Kingdom
David
One of the best shows of my life. Did Grandson open or am I just misremembering? Idk. Either way, this was my first Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers show.
Frank was so genuine on stage. He was nervous!! And amazing. It opened my eyes to recognizing that artists are people, too.
The meet & greet beforehand, was so sweet. Frank really took the time to talk to each person. I reckon he had the time back then. He's too famous now! Couldn't gatekeep him forever, I guess.
The beginning of the journey. So thankful I got to be there for it. Much love!!!!
May 15, 2025·Asheville, NC
Kelly
I have been obsessed with his music since 2018. This tour incorporated all of my favorite songs and he of course put on a fantastic show!! I am obsessed with his performance. I sadly had to leave mid show due to some health issues, but what I did see was the best show he has done to date!
Jul 22, 2024·Nashville, TN
Hobo Johnson is in theory a raucous good time when live, he’s a smart, naturally funny, gregarious person who seems like he could do a good job working a crowd. His new album even holds up to the first one.
Hobo Johnson is in reality a guy who is clearly not sure how to handle not having a band, and who is neither confident enough to play his new stuff or cynical/crowd-pleasing enough to lean on the old stuff. This means the set just wasn’t great. He played what felt like a random 10 songs, 6 of which were mostly not his hits nor his new stuff, 7 of which were just over taped backing tracks, and with 1/3 of the time on stage was what felt like improv poetry slamming, which was boring. He faked out an encore (said there were “2, maybe 3 songs left” and then didn’t play a 3rd song), and never played “Typical Story”.
I’m giving 3 stars instead of 2 because for peach scone he pulled up an audience member to play guitar which was *awesome* and very memorable and fun. That freewheeling audience involvement was a glint of what a fun hobo Johnson concert could be.
Jul 24, 2023·Washington City, DC
Amazing show. Frank is so down to earth and puts on a great performance. I was surprised to see him solo (I'm behind lol). However, this is my 4th show (fiance's 2nd) seeing Hobo and I go whenever he is on the east coast and will continue. My favorite artist since 2018. I shared his music with my now fiancé on our first date and then with our kids and now we are one big hobo family. Much love!
Jul 23, 2023·Washington City, DC
Brooke
Venue was incredible. Line as long as it was moved very quickly. Loved how much room was available inside and the bartenders were also amazing! Don’t know her name but the 30 year old something blonde took very good care of me! Franklin Jonas invited me the reserved area and definitely changed my night for the better! Last but definitely not even close to least LOVED HOBO JOHNSON!!!!!! What an incredible night I’ll never forget!!
Jul 20, 2023·Charlotte, NC
Dylan
It was my 12 year old daughters first concert. She was over the moon. The venue is so small it feels as though each person got to have a private little one on one with the performers. Sewer Rat was amazing as well, he was so attentive to his fans, and made my daughter feel super special. 10/10 all the way around.
We will be coming back for sure.
Jul 17, 2023·Orlando, FL
Ashton
Great show! This is my second show of his that I've seen. He's a very charismatic yet relatable performer. He's a naturally funny dude with lots of talent and some deep sadness to work though.
One part that I thought was hilarious is that he was trying to hype up the crowd by talking about Luca and the Mavs... But he was talking to a crowd of Hobo Johnson fans. Nobody in the whole venue knew anything about sports, so it got absolutely zero reaction. He said something like "I am in Dallas right??" He was. We just don't know about basketball.
Jun 28, 2023·Dallas, TX
Marshall
Fantastic show! Bonelang was awesome to open the show! Hobo Johnson came out with high energy and got the crowd jumping. It was so much fun. The crowd was singing along. People were moving and dancing. He invited musicians from the crowd on stage! The venue was beautiful and spacious for a small venue. I wish I could give my experience 10 stars! Amazing show!
Jun 2, 2023·Tacoma, WA
Tony
the performances were amazing! but they left us waiting outside in the cold windy dark rain on the streets for an hour after they said doors would open. the main artist was amazing but performed for about as long as each opener did and i was expecting more. i got an amazing view and i had a blast, but the overall experience could’ve been so much better for everyone.
Feb 5, 2023·San Francisco, CA
Rhia
Even though the doors opened at 7, the supporting act wasn’t on until 8. I nearly fainted and had to pay £2.50 for a bottle of water. Frank finished just after 10 instead of 11 like it said on the website, and didn’t play typical story which was kinda sad man. :( other than that the actual show was amazing!! Gets a 4/5 star rating cos banana man was kinda vibing 😳
Dec 14, 2019·Liverpool, United Kingdom
Chloe
The energy was through the roofs with the crowd and the band. Having Oliver Tree as an opener?? LIKE MY DUDE SKEETED IN ON A SCOOTER!! THAT S**T WAS DUMB HYPE! My toes went numb from the blizzard conditions while wearing converses but it was worth every moment of pain jumping on them during that encore ♡♡♡ PLEASE COME BACK TO BROOKLYN FRANK AHHH~~
Apr 4, 2019·Brooklyn, NY
Shanna the Giant ♡
This was my first concert and definitely wont be my last I sure as hell don't regret it being hobo johnson it was nothing less than an outstanding show and truly incredible I loved the way he included the audience as much as he could and his vocals are amazing I love him and each of his band members.
Jan 5, 2019·San Luis Obispo, CA
Mia
It was f*****g amazing like always.He played a lot of new song and I’m f****n stoked for the new album next year! They band all together are the sweetest and took pictures with everyone. It was great. They only the only problem was the vip situation got fucked up but it turned out fine in the end🤷🏻♀️
Oct 7, 2018·Houston, TX
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Traveled from Porterville, CA to see home and the lovemakers again! 13 hour drive well worth it! As always it was an amazing show. If there’s a show near you, you should go! They have an amazing performance and has motivated me to follow their shows near me ❤️ Their San Luis obisbo show was awesome too! Now tonight I’m going to see them in Sacramento! One of my favorite bands! And the only one I follow💜 I highly recommend their shows you will not be disappointed 🤟🏻
Sep 12, 2018·Portland, OR
Megan
It was a total blast. Venue was small but it seemed perfect for Franks personality. The show was funny and quirky just like I expected it to be. The set had its flaws but its his first tour in a coat closet of a venue so it was forgivable. My only problem was I wish the set was longer. It couldn’t be longer though because he practically played every song he has come out with😂