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Frank Palmeri

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About Me

Mike Wollman at Core Radio 90.3 (Rutgers College Radio) -"As a DJ on a college radio station, I get to play a lot of new music from groups and singer-songwriters, and Frank's music ranks up there with the best. I only wish he was making this music 30 years ago when people were more open to "good" music and not what passes for music on most commercial radio today. Hopefully Frank's music will find an audience that appreciates his distinct sound, just as I do - And as is often the case with talented musicians, he is even better live. I will keep playing “Truth Be Told” on my show so that others will get a chance to join me in being a fan of Frank's talent.” (Find Mike Wollman at Core Radio 90.3 fm and www.thecore.fm).Click the itunes button to buy individual songs, or the whole album.

In the fall of 2006, Frank booked some studio time with Mike Kohler at Golden Bug Recording in NYC's east village, and started to record some of his new songs. It was obvious from the first take that it was going to be a smooth process. "Working with Mike was a breeze...he has exactly the right temperament & atmosphere to get a good take from his musicians. I was really after an organic kind of feel...I think my songs are simple, and I hope that people can hear the beauty in that simplicity."The finishing touches were put on when the great Gerald Menke came into the studio and played all of the pedal steel and Dobro that is on the CD. Frank was immediately impressed by Gerald. "I didn't tell Gerald what to do at all...he just came into the studio, and in just 2 hours, he played exactly what I had been hearing in my head for about 2 years...he blew my mind!"Frank's decision to record these new original songs was quickly validated when he received news that the song "The Starer" was going to be used in the short film "Trio"-written by & starring Jennifer Bogush. The film was directed by Danny Aiello III, and will be out sometime in 2008. Watch closely, you might see Frank in the movie too!The end result of all of this- is Frank's Debut Independent Release "Truth Be Told"...which was released on July 27th, 2007 to a crowd of over 100 people at New York City's Ace of Clubs. Check out songs from the album on this page as well as on iTunes, and we hope to see you at a show soon! You should create your own MySpace Layouts like me by using nUCLEArcENTURy .COM's MySpace Profile Editor !

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Member Since: 4/20/2006
Band Website: frankpalmeri.com
Band Members: Frank Palmeri (Sometimes Solo Acoustic Show, sometimes with a full Band)...More often than not, the band is as follows:FRANK PALMERI-Acoustic Guitar, Elec. Gtr, Vocals...GERALD MENKE-Pedal Steel, Dobro, Electric Guitar...J GRANELLI-Bass...JOE BONADIO-Drums.
Influences: Neil Young, Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton, Mr. Steely Dan or whateva, Marvin Gaye, Grateful Dead, U2, Thelonious Monk, Bruce Hornsby, The Band, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Daniel Lanois, John Scofield, The Police, Wes Montgomery, Paul McCartney, Michael Stipe, Van Morrison, Wilco, Harry Chapin, Garcia/Grisman, George Harrison, Herbie Hancock, James Taylor, Jimmy Page, Dave Matthews, Allman Brethren, Jon Herington, Wayne Krantz/Keith Carlock trio, Stevie Wonder, New York City, Memphis, Austin.
Sounds Like:Check out this video...the film maker (David Glew) made this piece for the upcoming Stand Up 2 Cancer event on September 5th, and he used one of my songs in the film. With a little bit of luck, the video could be aired nationally on the evening of September 5th!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Its Studio Time

Oh Deary Deary Dear I’ve done it. I have booked studio time to start recording my next album. I am so proud of the first album, and I have high hopes for this next one!! Wires, Headphones, Ins...
Posted by Frank Palmeri on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:10:00 PST

The reason I posted a live version of "Making A Movie" up there on the player

So I hope you enjoy the live version of "Making A Movie" that I posted today. I felt it needed a little explanation along with it, so here goes...You hear me at the beginning dedicate the song to my B...
Posted by Frank Palmeri on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:32:00 PST

Today’s Special, with a side of fries.

Hello friends, I come to you today with Much news: Hmmm, where to begin. -Today, I announced my return to The Bitter End in NYC on December 19th, 2007. An inspirational place to play, and I am thrille...
Posted by Frank Palmeri on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:34:00 PST

8 on Rutgers Radio!

I cracked the TOP 10 on Rutgers Radio chart! Thanks to all the DJ's (Especially Mike Wollman) who have been playing my songs on the station...you have no idea how happy this makes me!!Check out the ch...
Posted by Frank Palmeri on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:32:00 PST

4 New Songs, Lillys, Austin, & The Next Step.

I just wrote 4 new songs...the working titles are: -Same Old Jeans-I've Done Something Wrong-Human Race-My Only FriendI don't think that any of them are hits, but none of my songs are at this point! S...
Posted by Frank Palmeri on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 03:37:00 PST

CD Release show: Facts, Ramblings, and other Pertinent Info.

So, how excited am I? I can't really sleep...and the show is still 10 days away. I had a nice meeting with Bill Harris yesterday who runs the Ace of Clubs...what a great guy...he has given me so much ...
Posted by Frank Palmeri on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:04:00 PST

Truth Be Told on the Radio!

The thrill of a lifetime came this past Sunday, July 15 2007. On 90.3 (thecore.fm...Rutgers University Radio Station), a Paul Simon song ended, and mine began...Wow, i will never forget that. Much tha...
Posted by Frank Palmeri on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 04:20:00 PST

Review of Lilly Coogan's Show!!

I was mentioned in a review of a recent show at Lilly Coogan's!! If you haven't heard me say it before, i LOVE playing at Lilly's, and was thrilled to be mentioned in this review. Here is the rev...
Posted by Frank Palmeri on Wed, 10 Jan 2007 08:43:00 PST

What's on the Stove?

I have been in the studio for the last 6 weeks or so recording my first full length solo album. The Album is all original material, and  mainly acoustic with some great players joining me on Peda...
Posted by Frank Palmeri on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 08:02:00 PST