Artist description Crank Like Frank's music is an eclectic style where blues is the boat and jazz is the horizon. They established their sound by developing a unique style of improvisational rock n' roll.Their diverse backgrounds and wide variety of musical influences has helped them create their own original style and approach to music, which gives them freedom to experiment in many different genres. Each member is dedicated to their instrument, and continues to study the art of music vigorously.Crank Like Frank is a six-piece band consisting of Joe Marlow (guitar/vocals), Jeff Servais (guitar/dobro/vocals), Dave Harder (electric and acoustic basses/vocals), Bob Marchman (keys), Matt Cahill (drums/banjo/vocals), and Ray Dunham (drums/mandolin/vocals). The two drummers really give the band a powerful sound, along with the two tight guitarists, the bounce of the bass, and the twinkle of the keys.

Music Style Jamband Improvisational Bluesy Rock

Musical Influences Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Allman Brothers Band, AC/DC, Led Zepplin, Thelonious Monk

Similar Artists With all our different influences, Crank Like frank is very unique. With it's 2 drummers, keys, bass and 2 guitarists, quite a powerful sound is produced.

Artist History Marlow, Servais, Dunham and Cahill grew up playing together in high school. The four teamed up with Harder while attending Middle Tennessee State University, and decided to form Crank Like Frank in the fall of 1998. After a year of live performances, Marchman was added to the band in 2000.

Group Members MATT CAHILL – DRUMS, BANJO, & VOCALS (matt@cranklikefrank.com)Matt was born in Rochester, NY, but grew up in Nashville, TN. He started playing drums when he was 14, because “I was always tapping on shit.” Matt started playing banjo two years ago when he became obsessed with bluegrass music.Influences – Keith Moon (The Who), Herbie Hancock, Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead and Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix Experience) RAY DUNHAM – DRUMS, MANDOLIN, VOCALS (ray@cranklikefrank.com) Ray was born in Jackson, TN, and grew up in Nashville. He started playing drums at 14 sparked by an interest in heavy metal. As Ray’s drumming progressed, he became involved with a more diverse field for musical exploration. He began playing mandolin 2 years ago, strongly influenced by David Grisman, Sam Bush, and Matt Mundey.Influences – Medeski, Martin & Wood, Leftover Salmon, Phish, Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan DAVE HARDER – BASS, VOCALS (dave@cranklikefrank.com)Dave was born in Chagria Falls, OH, and raised in Cincinnati, OH. Dave is classically trained, with almost ten years experience in the art of bass. Dave is skilled at both the upright and electric bass.Influences – John Paul Jones (Zepplin), Pink Floyd, Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Credence Clearwater Revival and Noel Redding (Jimi Hendrix Experience) BOB MARCHMAN – KEYBOARDS (bob@cranklikefrank.com)Bob grew up in Nashville, TN. He is a classically trained pianist. Bob started playing piano at the age of 14 while attending high school. Actually, he was put in a Music Understanding class by mistake. Isn't it funny how life works out. Influences – Peter Gabriel, Brian Eno, David Bowie, Jimmy Smith, Thelonious Monk, Mike Garson and The Grateful Dead JOE MARLOW – GUITAR, VOCALS (joe@cranklikefrank.com)Joe was born in Stone Mountain, GA, and grew up in Nashville, TN. He started playing guitar at age 14 after learning the Jimi Hendrix song “Fire,” and has played everyday since.Influences – John Medeski, John McGlaughlin, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia, Angus Young (AC/DC) and Bob Dylan JEFF SERVAIS – GUITAR, DOBRO, VOCALS (jeff@cranklikefrank.com)Jeff was born in West Palm Beach, FL, but he grew up in Nashville, TN. He started playing the guitar when he was 13 years old. He started playing Dobro two years ago from a growing interest in blues and bluegrass music.Influences – Angus & Malcolm, Duane Allman, Buddy Emmons, and Bob Dylan

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