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Billy Franklin Music

About Me

Ok! Awright. Here we go...Welcome to the official Billy Franklin Music page. It's been a busy couple of years and a lot is going on. Billy's main touring band continues to be E.O.E (formerly Atman Roots) , but check the schedule below and the music above for a plethora of other projects and sounds! Spread the word!
For venue history, bio, and notable musicians Billy Franklin has played with, please check the blog above.
BOOKING:
Billy Franklin is always looking for new touring opportuinities and extra gigs along the way, and can offer pretty much any combination of instruments in any style. To book E.O.E, Billy Franklin Solo 7 String Jazz Guitar, Holden Young, or for a custom group for your venue or occasion, please use the e-mail below (or send a message to this profile):
[email protected]
LESSONS and CLINICS:
Billy Franklin is available for lessons and clinics when he is in your area. Billy has teaching experience from College level down to Grade School, and offers lessons in all styles at Beginner to Advanced levels. Also make sure to enquire about instruction in Advanced Theory, Sightreading, Composition, Arranging, and Band Consultation.
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/3/2006
Band Website: www.EOEuniverse.com
Band Members: This profile features all of Billy Franklin's musical adventures, but here's what you are currently listening to:

E.O.E (Equal Opportunity Employment)
Billy Franklin - 7 String Guitar, Vocals, Percussion
Koan - M.C., Vocals, Percussion
Brandon Daniels - 5 String Bass, Vocals
Gabriel Velasco - Drum Set, Percussion, Vocals

Billy Franklin Trio
Billy Franklin - 7 String Guitar
Brandon Daniels - 5 String Bass
Gabriel Velasco - Drum Set

Billy Franklin Quintet
Billy Franklin - 7 String Guitar
Darryl Reeves - Alto Sax
Jesse McBride - Piano
Joe Butts - Double Bass
Dylan Hicks - Drum Set
Influences: Wow...going to have to take some time with this one at some point but I grew up listening to hip-hop (RUN DMC, the Fat Boys to present), I was trained to play Jazz, and but my listening phases change constantly.
Sounds Like: Check out the tunes above!!!
Record Label: Atman Roots Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Billy Franklin - BIO (Dynamic Focus: Brief History of a Rising Talent)

Dynamic Focus: Brief History of a Rising Talent Billy Franklin was raised in New Orleans, LA.  He also lived in Africa with his family for an extended period of time as a child, where he was firs...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:15:00 GMT

Billy Franklin - VENUES - FESTIVALS - TV - RADIO - PRESS

Festivals:New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (New Orleans, LA)French Quarter Festival (New Orleans, LA)Vinotok Festival (Crested Butte, CO)Aspen Jazz Snowmass Festival (Aspen, CO)Brewfest (Steambo...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 13:59:00 GMT