Franklin for Short
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Franklin for Short is an indie band from Ventura, California that touts a folky-beach sound. Current members include Seth Pettersen, Trevor Beld-Jimenez, Bryan Russell, Brian Granillo, and Matt Barks. They have been supporting acts for artists such as Kings of Convenience,[1][2] The Mother Hips, and Sherwood. Franklin for Short has released seven albums in their six-year existence[3] and are currently signed to Beehouse Records.[4] Trevor Beld-Jimenez is also the singer and songwriter of Tall Tales and the Silver Lining.[2][5] Seth Pettersen also has a musical side project known as Seth Pettersen and The Undertow.[2][3] Franklin for Short has been on hiatus since 2010.
History
[edit]Franklin for Short was started by Seth Pettersen and Trevor Beld, who had been playing music together since the 1990s. Pettersen wrote a demo of 12 songs, which featured Beld on bass. The band emerged from the coffee shop scene, eventually forming into a quintet.[2]
Discography
[edit]- Wildcat (2002)
- Lovesick Mistress (2004)
- In the Dark (2004)
- The Gift Curse (2005)
- Swell (2008)
- Dark Cloud (2010)
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Members
[edit]- Seth Pettersen - vocals, guitar
- Trevor Beld-Jimenez - bass, vocals
- Bryan Russell - guitar
- Brian Granillo - drums
- Matt Barks - keys
Past members
[edit]- Hot Carl- guitar, noise, sonic youth sounds
- Victor Fuentes (Daisy Fuentes Cousin) Drums, punk rock from the 805
References
[edit]- ^ "Franklin for Short".
- ^ a b c d "Now Online: "The Freak Power Ticket" Features Founding Members of Ventura's Franklin for Short — Seth Pettersen and Trevor Beld-Jimenez — in Separate Podcasts | KCSB-FM 91.9 in Santa Barbara". Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
- ^ a b "Bushy, busy Seth Pettersen has a solo CD out and a Franklin for Short album on the way". www.vcstar.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-20.
- ^ ">>>>> FRANKLIN FOR SHORT". Archived from the original on 2008-09-06.
- ^ ">>>>>> Tall Tales". Archived from the original on 2009-07-10. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
- ^ iTunes
- ^ "Franklin for Short music, videos, stats, and photos". 3 March 2023.
External links
[edit]- Franklin for Short's Blog Archived 2010-07-07 at the Wayback Machine
- Beehouse Records -- Franklin for Short Archived 2008-09-06 at the Wayback Machine
- MySpace
- Neal Casal, Franklin for Short to Play Muddy Waters