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Bass Clinic with TONY FRANKLIN THE FRETLESS MONSTER at Murrieta Arts Studios and Event Center
Bass clinic begins at 7PM and will last roughly 90 minutes with some time for Q and A following. Seating is general admission and will be in an informal format. Ticketing is limited to 75 so space is limited. Coffee, water, refreshments provided. Now on to the fun stuff..
ALL KIDS 15 AND UNDER CAN ATTEND FOR FREE WITH ADULT TICKET! (please email murrietaartstudios@gmail.com to confirm additional attendance to guarantee space)
TONY FRANKLIN
Known as the Fretless Monster, Tony Franklin has played alongside some of the greatest names in music history. He got his big break in 1984 as bassist in stellar supergroup The Firm, with guitar legend Jimmy Page, vocalist Paul Rodgers and drummer Chris Slade (AC/DC, Manfred Manns Earth Band). Franklins signature fretless growl was a distinctive and instantly recognizable element of the bands first hit, Radioactive.
After two hit albums and substantial touring with The Firm, Franklin subsequently performed with Blue Murder (John Sykes, Carmine Appice), David Gilmour, Kate Bush, Whitesnake, Roy Harper, Pat Travers, Tony McAlpine, Gary Hoey, Donna Lewis, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Vasco Rossi, Eros Ramazzotti and many others. An in-demand session bass ace, he has appeared on hundreds of albums. Franklin has released two solo albums, and a bass instructional DVD.
In January 2006, Fender proudly introduced the Tony Franklin Signature Model Fretless Precision Bass guitar, a replica of the instrument Franklin has used throughout his career. 2006 also saw the Sony release of Tony Franklin: Not Just Another Pretty Bass, Franklins first sample loop library.
In 2011, Franklin joined Kenny Wayne Shepherds band, and has toured extensively throughout the world. Franklin can be heard on Shepherds album, Goin Home, released Summer 2014.
2015 saw Franklin recording and touring Internationally with Heart Of Storm, live Russian Rock Ballet - with world class Russian ballet, and live rock band featuring Doug Aldrich, Gregg Bissonette, Derek Sherinian, Brent Woods and Brandon Fields. A Live DVD was shot at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles.
Franklin closed the summer of 2015 touring with Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band opening for Van Halen, culminating with two shows at the legendary Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
2016 brought further touring with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, numerous recording sessions, and saw Franklin as a Rock Star Counsellor at Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp, alongside Zakk Wylde, Warren Haynes, Steve Vai, Ginger Baker of Cream and David Crosby.
With a bass solo album nearing completion, an educational app and video series, Master Classes, counseling, constant writing, touring and recording, Franklin says: Ive only just begun!
More info:
www.fretlessmonster.com
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LocationMurrieta Arts Studios (View)
29930 Hunter Rd unit 102
Murrieta, CA 92563
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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