Artist description acoustic based singer/songwriter

Music Style Acoustic based rock/folk/alternative/country - depends who you ask

Musical Influences John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Jeff Hubbard, REM, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, others

Similar Artists Coldplay, matchbox20, David Gray, Neil Young, Paul Simon, Five for Fighting, America, others

Artist History Frank Romanelli discovered that he could make people happy with music when he was four years old, singing Italian songs and dancing for his grandfather. When Frank was ten years old he got his first guitar. Born and raised in Providence RI, Frank Romanelli began playing guitar at age 11. His wide range of musical influences includes John Lennon, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, and Jeff Hubbard, a former band mate to name a few. Audiences and critics have responded to his original music with excitement from Los Angeles, California to Newport, Rhode Island. Frank’s music has become well known to small loyal audiences in LA, at clubs like The Rainbow Bar and Grille on Sunset Blvd, The Joint in West LA, Fenner’s Fishack on the pier of Hermosa Beach and Burbank Bar and Grille in Burbank as well as throughout New England. Frank's first public performance of original music was at a coffee house in Hampton Beach, NH when he was fifteen years old. Before that, it was kept to school plays, church, family and parties with friends. While in college, one of Frank's roommates and close friends convinced him to join his band and they kept it going, doing acoustic favorites and some originals, for a few years. Frank also stayed involved in music through teaching, directing and acting. In 1999, Frank began doing solo gigs and writing again. His local career was successful. In November 2000, after receiving an invitation to send a demo to an independent record company, he completed his first studio demo and moved to LA from January to May 2001. Frank's LA experience was very rewarding and in May 2001, he returned to the northeast to play summer venues. While in route, Frank enjoyed playing shows in Salt Lake City and Denver. On June 29, 2001 he had the opportunity to perform a seventy-minute opener in Newport RI for Aztec Two-Step, a popular folk duo from Greenwich Village, NY and local Newport favorite whom he had camoed with in December, 2000. Summer turned to winter and the opportunities to play continued. Frank returned to LA in November 2001 and February 2002 to perform shows while continuing to write and record. By January 2002, he was committed to performing only original music whenever possible. In the winter of 2002, Frank put together a back-up band and a studio band, and with a good and talented friend as his local producer/band manager, produced a new demo. The band performed two shows in Providence and a headline show on May 11, 2002 in Newport, RI. In June, Frank returned to LA. Frank sees many opportunities throughout the country to introduce his music to people who can help him reach many listeners through recording and touring. He’s not just looking to get signed, he’s looking for people who like his music and believe, as he does, that his music can make a difference to people, and maybe make them happy.

Group Members Frank Romanelli

Instruments voice, guitar, harmonica

Albums Century, Demo, On a Three Way Street, Under a Streetlight

Press Reviews Really nice guitar work. Good vocals. . . I listened to (Frank) twice; the first time to do the review, the second time for pure enjoyment. Pay attention class, Frank has talent. . . great lyrics and hooks. I love the vocal, a friendliness and character comes across in Frank's voice that is altogether delightful. . . Artistlaunch.com -- August, 2002 "...Three Way Street (is a) clearly recorded, nicely arranged song whose poetic lyrics are complemented by sensitive musicianship...The strongest outing may be “Heaven Sits Above Me,” a breezy number that is evocative of open roads and carefree days..." -- Music Connection Magazine July/August 2001 "Frank Romanelli is a fresh new voice in the acoustic rock genre. His gentle voice and his diverse music reaches out in a way that will quickly make him a favorite of many different listeners." Voted Number One RI Band Page by you (fans) at http://Indie-Music.com

Additional Info Frank is seeking the right opportunities with the right manager, label to spread his music to as many people as he can.

Location Newport, RI - USA

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