Artist description A hard-hitting blues band with a really tight rythmn section, led by guitarist/songwriter/singer Frank Cosentino.

Music Style Texas Blues

Musical Influences Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, Peter Green, Stevie Ray Vaughn

Similar Artists Jimi Hendrix, Joe Cocker, Stevie Ray

Artist History The band has been together for 5 years (started 1994).Of Toronto origin, Frank began playing guitar at sixteen.His whole life changed after his uncle took him to a Jimi Hendrix movie. Frank became passionately interested in finding out all about Hendrix. He checked into other musicians such as: Elmore James,Robert Johnson, BB King, Buddy Guy and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He studied everything that was available on these musicians, and they became his role models. He enrolled in the Humber College Jazz program, where he studied under Peter Harris.During his early years, Frank was involved with assorted bands, and did all the old circuits in downtown Toronto. Places like the Gasworks and Young Station.He played all the music of the day, whatever it happened to be.But all the time, Frank was working steadily toward his goal, which was to be a blues guy, his way.With fifteen years of experience under his belt, Frank today is a full range blues guitarist/vocalist and songwriter, with his own group, The Frank Cosentino Band.

Group Members Frank Cosentino, lead guitar, lead vocals. Gary Arbour, Bass guitar, back-up vocals Drums - Frank uses several different drummers, depending upon where he is playing. The latest news we have from Frank is that soon, his band will be joined by Canada's award winning drummer, Maureen Brown. Maureen has won Best Drummer of the Year award two years in a row (1998 and 1999). Way to go Frank!

Instruments Electric guitar, accoustic guitar, bass, drums

Albums The Cos, and just released "Open Up and Say Wah"

Press Reviews People are always talking about Frank Cosentino, and it's all good..."When Frank plays live...you just want to sitback in your chair and say 'Yeah...this is why I love the blues so much'..." Mary Armstrong, Columnist, T.O. Night, March 1996 "Frank never ceases to amaze with his sheer energy and unique vocal performance" Dave Antonacci, Producer, MCA Records "Screaming Guitar Blues - simply amazing!" Rockin' Rod Weymark, D.J. Y95 FM"...With all that electric verve exuding from him,no wonder Europe wants him." Gary 17, Columnist, T.O. Nite, February 1995 "I've played sax for Frank on many gigs it's been my pleasure!" Pat Carey - Sax Player Downchild Blues Band "Franks' electrifying guitar playing touches all styles of blues, he will go far!" Nik Rak - Entertainment Producer Cable 10 T.V., MississaugaFrank's latests CD, "Open up and Say Wah" was recently reviewed on MNBlues. Go check it out! http://www.mnblues.com/cdreview/frankcosentino-rm.html

Additional Info Two songs from Frank's first album, have been selected for a new Canadian movie called "The Test. You can download those two songs right here. The tracks are "That's Just my Woman" and "This Game We Play".

Location Toronto, Ontario - Canada

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