The Fray celebrate 20 years of 'How To Save A Life' with show in Belfast

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 18th Feb 2025

The Fray are set to embark on a highly anticipated global tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album, How to Save a Life.

Consisting of King, longtime guitarist Dave Welsh, and drummer Ben Wysocki, the band will bring their 'How to Save a Life: The 20th Anniversary Tour' to Belfast's Telegraph Building on Friday 21 November.

Released in 2005, How to Save a Life became a defining album of the 2000s, earning critical acclaim and producing chart-topping singles like “Over My Head (Cable Car)” and the 5X Platinum title track.

Reaching the top spot on the Billboard 200 Chart, the album’s deeply personal lyrics and emotive sound resonated with fans worldwide, cementing The Fray as a household name.

Two decades later, the music continues to inspire and connect generations.

“We wrote songs in our parents’ basements and our grandpa’s barn, dreaming of playing our music with the world one day. We never imagined that the songs from How to Save a Life would still hold new meaning 20 years later,” said lead vocalist Joe King.

“It’s an incredible honor to celebrate the album’s 20th anniversary on tour this summer. We can’t wait to perform these songs and share their stories with you. Come sing with us—we’ll see you soon!”

How to get tickets:

Tickets on sale Friday 21 February www.ticketmaster.ie

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