Brian Franke

Brian Franke is an award winning folk-rock singer/songwriter residing in the Washington, DC area. His music navigates through swells of hard rock, over meandering streams of rootsy folk, with an undercurrent of mellow indie pop. Franke meditates on life, love, politics and social issues, blending lively folk-rock arrangements with colorful chord progressions and rich, raw vocals. With a sound that’s raw, contemplative and often edgy, his music appeals to fans of Elliott Smith, Stone Temple Pilots, Great Lake Swimmers, Blind Pilot, Vertical Horizon, and Toad the Wet Sprocket.