When Hop Along’s Frances Quinlan received a text from Johnny Brenda’s booker, Barrett Lindgren, about opening this evening for Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, Folk Implosion), she had just boarded a plane after trading tickets with her brother, Mark, who happened to be seated next to Barlow. “Such is life I suppose,” Frances texted. “Confirm I must.” The world is a small place, and though she missed her opportunity to spend a whole trip next to the legendary rocker, she is ready to share a greater experience with him tonight on and hopefully off stage. You’ll also have the opportunity as well so don’t miss out. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $15, 21+ (Flier by Perry Shall) – Q.D. Tran
