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John Frank!

A gift card for me? No really, you shouldn't have.

About Me

What's up? For those of you who haven't figure it out already, my name is John. I was born in NJ, spent most of my impressionable years in South Fl, and somehow managed to wind up in a city that probably wouldn't exist if not for the baffling success of a cartoon rodent. Anyway, I've been playing guitar and writing songs for a modest portion of my life. Somewhere along the way I grew the cajones to actually get on stage and perform in front of people, and the rest of the script is still being written. For this particular biography I have decided against the idea of trying to woo you with overdramatic details and descriptions about how amazing people think I am (my Mom thinks I'm amazing), how often I pack the best clubs in town, or what big names I have shared the stage with. That is all fluff. The fact of the matter is that if you don't like at least one song playing in that nifty little box at the top of the page, I'm pretty much up poop's creek without a paddle. If you want fluff, please visit my website @ www.johnfrankmusic.com.I will say that I love what I do and that have a loyal fan-base that means the world to me. On May 6th I released my debut CD Anywhere But Here, and that is precisely where I am trying to book most of my shows from this point on. If you like what you hear, there are all sorts of fancy banners and links on this page directing you where to find my CD. If you take a chance on purchasing one I really believe youll be happy you did. Also, please spread the word to any of your friends/family who might like what I do because I still believe word of mouth is a priceless marketing tool. If youre in a band and are looking to swap gigs Im game. Ill put you in front of a bunch of cool people here, and hopefully youll do the same for me.Anyway, I truly appreciate you taking the time to drop by my page. By now youve probably heard enough of the first song to decide whether you like my music or not. Im keeping my fingers crossed.Feel free to drop me a line with any questions or comments you might have. I consider myself a people person and will do everything in my power to respond in a timely manner. Thanks again for listening and I hope to see you at a show real soon!Live your dreams,J
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Member Since: 5/22/2005
Band Website: johnfrankmusic.com
Band Members: Your's truly (guitars/piano/vocals), Jared Leevanus (Bass), and Gregg Hunkins (percussion).
Influences: Chad Feaster, my father, stupid girls, people that will never, ever have the opportunities that I do, ....life in general, Led Zep, G N' R, James Taylor, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Counting Crows, Matchbox Twenty, Ani Difranco, John Mayer, The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen (who is actually my biological father, unbeknowest to him), Jon McLaughlin, Jack's Mannequin, Soul Asylum, Angie Aparo, Sam Cooke, Bessie Smith, John Denver, Billy Holiday, Marvin Gaye, Death Cab For Cutie, Panic! At The Disco, Eminem, DMX, Jay-Z, NWA, The Eagles, Jason Mraz, Augustana, Sufjan Stevens, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Jr, Garth Brooks, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Radiohead, The Who, Maroon 5, Duran Duran, Def Leppard, Boston, Blue October, Miles Davis, Carole King, Nick Drake, Elliot Smith, Ari Hest, Better Than Ezra, Third Eye Blind, Steve Burry, The Album Leaf, Outkast, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Police, Sting, Bob Marley, Tori Amos, Dave Matthews, The Used, John Cougar Mellencamp, Tracy Chapman, Drivin' and Cryin', All American Rejects, The Rolling Stones, Snow Patrol, Bright Eyes, Metallica, Local H, Everclear, The Josh Joplin Group, Goo Goo Dolls, Justin Timberlake, Brett Dennen, Blink 182, Dashboard Confessional, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Soundgarden, Cinderella (yep, I said it), Poison, Matt Nathanson, Matt Wertz, Graham Colton, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime, Green Day, Regina Spektor, Beastie Boys, Two Live Crew, Rob Thomas, Madonna, Pink Floyd, Bush, No Doubt, Marc Broussard, Nazareth, Concrete Blonde, The Doors, Tears For Fears, Something Corporate, The Format, Our Lady Peace, Jewel, Candlebox, Suicidal Tendencies, Lucinda Williams, The Fray, Five For Fighting, Matt Kearney, The Lemonheads, Teitur, Santana, Sublime, Europe (wtf?), Alice In Chains, Blind Melon, The Black Crows, The White Stripes, Tom Petty, Snoop Dog, Michael Jackson (before he became a full-time babysitter), Motley Crue, Fleetwood Mac, Smashing Pumpkins, Whitesnake, U2, Incubus, The Cure, Janis Joplin, Morrissey, Oasis, The Strokes, Foreigner, Bad Company, Jeff Buckley, Buckcherry, Staind, Seven Mary Three, Elton John, Journey, Boston, Ben Folds, George Carlin, Faster Pussycat, Dave Barnes, The Guess Who, The Animals, Dion and the Belmonts, Elvis Presley, Clint Black, George Strait, Sheryl Crow, Kid Rock, Rhett Miller, Rush, Billy Joel, Mute Math, Neil Young, Bright Eyes, The New Radicals, The Alternate Routes, Lili Allen, Amy Winehouse, Guster, INXS, Fiona Apple, Dizzy Rascal, Cheap Trick, Muse (only one song), The Grateful Dead, Phish, Ryan Adams, Steven Kellog and The Sixers, any teenager who is currently sitting on the edge of their bed and strumming a guitar, while not yet giving two shits that music is a business, and unfortunately, Nickelback.......oh, and my 6th grade civics teacher who said I'd never amount to anything.
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Record Label: Live Your Dreams Recordings
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

IF YOU’RE A BAND....

Hello there,  If you are a band, feel free to advertise on my comment board as much as you like. To all the bands out there that don't let other bands post on their page, you should kindy go fuck...
Posted by John Frank! on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:56:00 PST

SET LIST CONTEST FOR FRI 6/29!

What up homies?  So at this very moment, I am hanging out at my aunt and uncle's farm in Vermont. They have 20 acres of the most beautiful land you will ever see. I've posted a few pics but to be...
Posted by John Frank! on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 02:50:00 PST

WANTED: DIRECT SUPPORT FOR MY SHOW @ THE SOCIAL ON FRI 6/29!

Wuz up? I hope everyone who has taken the time to read this is doing well..  So here's what's goin down....My band and I are ending our 2 week tour at The Social here in Orlando on Fri 6/29. I w...
Posted by John Frank! on Wed, 23 May 2007 10:29:00 PST

Wanted: Merch person for my June tour..Inquire within.

What's up everybody?  It's been a while since I've blogged, so I truly apologize for my recent on-line disappearance. I know each and every one of you have just been peeing yourselves w...
Posted by John Frank! on Wed, 09 May 2007 04:07:00 PST

Mardi Gras....New Song...I Hate My Job....(but not necessarily in that order)

What's up beeyaches?! I hope everyone had a great weekend! Mine was swell thanks for asking. I did a little writing, served good food to bad people, and then wrote a little more. The day I stop servin...
Posted by John Frank! on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:09:00 PST

NEW SONG LYRICS...

So I've been writing quite a bit lately, which is something that was put on the backburner when I was touring during the Fall. With this being said, over the holidays I took some time off from playing...
Posted by John Frank! on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:30:00 PST

Benefit concert 2/17....

What's happenin' everybody?! Well I'm in quite a rush so I'm going to have to keep this short by my standards. I will start by saying that I have officially bought a beard/mustache trimmer, so conside...
Posted by John Frank! on Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:17:00 PST

Some things never change....

So my parents dug up the following document. It's my evaluation from nursery school. Obviously there are some things about me that have since changed (ie. I'm now extremely good looking), but it'...
Posted by John Frank! on Wed, 24 Jan 2007 07:30:00 PST

I'm shaving my arms, ASAP.

So sometimes you just don't get the big picture picture of yourself until you actually SEE a picture of yourself. You kids know what I'm referring to. Now I'm not talking about the ...
Posted by John Frank! on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 06:44:00 PST

Thank you....

For all of you that came to our show @ The Social on Sat 12/2, all I can really say is thank you...from the bottom of my heart, thank you.  John
Posted by John Frank! on Sun, 03 Dec 2006 02:36:00 PST