BACK ON TRACK
Frank Iero playing at Meow Wolf after recovering from accident
Frank Iero knows that his days of touring will end one day.
When that happens, he will be able to be with his wife and children more.
Yet when he’s off tour, he spends as much time as he can with them. “The older they get, the more they understand what Dad does,” he says. “I miss things when I’m out on tour. Skype and Facetime are cool, but it’s not the same as being home.”
Iero’s latest tour has him his band, the Patience, stopping at Meow Wolf on May 5. He is touring in support of his latest album, “Parachutes.”
The My Chemical Romance alum is grateful to be on tour again after healing from an auto accident in Sydney last year.
That’s also why he cherishes the time he has with his family. And it’s why he recorded his albums in his basement at home.
“They would ask my wife, ‘Why does Dad go into the basement and scream?’” he says with a laugh. “I’ve been able to get to the point where I do music the way I want to. It’s a balance, and I’m fortunate to be blessed with my family.”
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This week’s cover story is on Broadway’s “The Illusionists,” which begins its run on Thursday, May 4, at Popejoy Hall. To read more, see Pages 14 and 15.
Hear ye, hear ye! It’s time for the Albuquerque Renaissance Faire. Staff writer Rozanna M. Martinez has the details on the event this weekend. To read more, see Page 18.
She’s also got the latest on the Santa Fe Beer & Food Festival at the Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino. To read more, see Page 19.
This weekend also features the Gathering of Nations at Expo New Mexico. And the National Hispanic Cultural Center hosts the Rezilience Indigenous Art Experience. The two-day event features music, art and food. To read more, see Page 20.
Be sure to check out Pages 4 and 6 to read reviews on the indie films “Colossal” and “The Lost City of Z.”
As always, check out abqjournal. com/venue to read more about coming events.