Travis Frontman Surprises Glasgow Pub Goers with Karaoke Performance
Travis frontman Fran Healy surprised revellers at a Glasgow pub by treating them to an unexpected karaoke performance. The iconic singer took the stage during karaoke night at the Horseshoe Bar on Drury Street, delivering a spellbinding rendition of ‘Why Does It Always Rain On Me?’, one of the band’s most beloved hits from their acclaimed second studio album, The Man Who.
The electrifying moment was captured on camera and shared by Healy himself on social media, with the caption: “When in the Horseshoe Bar after 9pm… and they put your song on…” The footage quickly went viral, sparking a frenzy of excitement among fans and locals alike.
Travis is set to grace the stage at the OVO Hydro later that evening as part of their highly-anticipated Raze The Bar Tour, with support from the talented Hamish Hawk. The band’s connection with The Horseshoe Bar runs deep, as evidenced by a TikTok video posted by the pub’s management, declaring Travis and the establishment to have a “long standing love affair”. The post continued, highlighting the special nature of Healy’s impromptu performance as a warm-up for the upcoming concert at the OVO Hydro.
As the night unfolded, Healy’s unexpected appearance added a new layer of excitement and intimacy to the local pub scene, uniting music lovers in a shared moment of joy and spontaneity. The magic of live music and the thrill of unexpected encounters combined to create an unforgettable experience for all those present, underscoring the power of music to bring people together in unexpected ways.