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Transient Frank

About Me


TF performing "Doppleganger" at The Ugly Monkey

Who is Transient Frank? TF is the one and only Psychedelic Groovin' Nebula Hog Funk from Indianapolis, IN. Psychedelic because TF's music draws upon the ambiance and vibe of 70's psychedelic rock and funk in a harmonious melding of both old and new. Groovin' because the rhythms and grooves of TF are of the hip shakin' and funk makin' kind. Nebula because the spectrum of styles and influence that comes through in the TF sound is that which is difficult to pin down. It is nebulous yet distinct. Finally, the only way to understand the Hog Funk is to attend a live TF show. The Hog Funk is the funk rockin' party that TF brings to every show, 3-eyed pig style.

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Member Since: 27/02/2006
Band Website: http://www.transientfrank.net
Band Members: Danny Ball - guitar/vocals
Tony Dilk - guitar/vocals
Kelly Smelser - bass
Matt Wilson - drums/vocals
Influences: Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Parliament, James Brown, Frank Zappa, Rush, Pearl Jam, Neil Young, Yes, Dire Straits, Motley Crue, Skid Row, Rage Against The Machine,The Doors, The Grateful Dead, Phish
Sounds Like: Psychedelic Groovin' Nebula Hog Funk
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Down the Sky

Recently we've been asked about recordings of Down the Sky, so here are some quick answers.  Down the Sky is a tune that will be on our next album entitled, Walk it in the dark.  The album h...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:33:00 GMT

TF Website Metamorphosis....NEW SITE UP

So, for a long time many of you have been wondering "what has happened to transientfrank.com?"  Well, the truth is we screwed up and didn't renew it right away when it expired last summer.  ...
Posted by on Fri, 23 Feb 2007 01:55:00 GMT

What!? TF @ Birdy's on March 3rd!!!???

Yep, that's right.  You heard, correct.  The 3rd Annual Robin Tackett Memorial Show is going on on Saturday, March 3rd at Birdy's Live in Indy.  TF, King Street Conspiracy and many more...
Posted by on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:24:00 GMT

Hello from TF!!!

Just wanted to drop a line to let everyone know that things are great in TF land.  We've been busy and as you've seen we've not been playing too many gigs.  Keep an eye on the schedule as we...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 08:34:00 GMT

Papa Dilk!!!

Monday evening our esteemed guitarist, Tony "ain't no room for whirling weed whackers" Dilk, became the proud father of a bouncing baby girl named Camille.  Both baby Camille and Jess are doing f...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Jun 2006 07:07:00 GMT

New TF Song Survey

We've written a few new songs in the last year.  Just wanted to see which were your favs.  Which of the songs below get ya goin'...Aqua SkyAll Fool's DayDojoEveryday's A Party (dball's cockr...
Posted by on Wed, 03 May 2006 07:45:00 GMT

April 28th @ The Mousetrap - ANYONE WANNA FLYER?

We're getting our flyers in this week for the April 28th show at The Mousetrap and we need folks to help us flyer. If anyone is interested drop me a line.
Posted by on Thu, 09 Mar 2006 07:59:00 GMT

Attention FRANKSTERS!!!

So, it seems that the MySpace cult has latched on to TF as well. Yikes! We'll be making updates and will be generally available through here, and please be sure to frequent the TF website. Also, a ...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Feb 2006 13:00:00 GMT