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
, The Mother Hips
, and Sherwood
. Franklin for Short has released seven albums in their six-year existence and are currently signed to Beehouse Records. Trevor Beld-Jimenez is also the singer and songwriter of Tall Tales and the Silver Lining. Seth Pettersen also has a musical side project known as Seth Pettersen and The Undertow.
Ventura, California
Ventura is the county seat of Ventura County, California, United States, incorporated in 1866. The population was 106,433 at the 2010 census, up from 100,916 at the 2000 census. Ventura is accessible via U.S...
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
Kings of Convenience
Kings of Convenience are an indie folk-pop duo from Bergen, Norway. Consisting of Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe, the musical group is known for their delicate tunes, calming voices, and intricate and subtle guitar melodies...
, The Mother Hips
The Mother Hips
-Formation and Debut:Tim Bluhm , Greg Loiacono , Isaac Parsons and Mike Wofchuck met in 1990 while attending California State University-Chico, living off campus in Bradley Hall...
, and Sherwood
Sherwood (band)
Sherwood may refer to:*Sherwood *Sherwood...
. Franklin for Short has released seven albums in their six-year existence and are currently signed to Beehouse Records. Trevor Beld-Jimenez is also the singer and songwriter of Tall Tales and the Silver Lining. Seth Pettersen also has a musical side project known as Seth Pettersen and The Undertow.
History
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.Discography
- Wildcat (2002)
- Lovesick Mistress (2004)
- In the Dark (2004)
- The Gift Curse (2005)
- Swell (2008)
- Dark Cloud (2010)
Members
- Seth Pettersen - vocals, guitar
- Trevor Beld-Jimenez - bass, vocals
- Bryan Russell - guitar
- Brian Granillo - drums
- Matt Barks - keys