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(Dec .07) Recent shows and appearances: Dec 17th. PEARL (Carmine Appice, Naomi "Sho-ta" Tamura and Kenji "Kenny" Kitajima). Shibuya-O-East, Tokyo, Japan. Dec 16th. PEARL (Carmine Appice, Naomi "Sho-ta" Tamura and Kenji "Kenny" Kitajima). Electric Lady Land., Nagoya, Japan. Dec 15th. ESP Musical Academy, Tokyo, Japan. Joint clinic with Carmine Appice. Dec 8th. Banyan (Stephen Perkins) - Winston's, San Diego, CA. Dec 2nd. Tony respresented Fender at the Jaco Pastorius Tribute Event, honoring the life and achievements of the late great Jaco Pastorius. (Jaco was one of Tony's greatest inspirations and musical heroes). Tony was honored to present a Lifetime Achievement Award to the Pastorius family on behalf of Fender. He also performed a moving duet with Jaco's daughter Mary, on her song, "Longing". * * * * * (Oct '07) Tony Franklin Fretted Precision Bass® released. Click here for more info. * * * * * (Oct '07) Tony was the key clinician / artist at the 14th Annual Bozeman UpcomingBass Bash. * * * * * (Oct '07) Recent shows: Oct 31st (Halloween) - Bit & Spur, Zion Utah - with BANYAN (Stephen Perkins) Oct 27 - 28th. Bass Player Live New York. AR duties, not performing (as far as I know!!) :o) Oct 18th - Crash Mansion, Downtown L.A. 8:30pm with BANYAN (Stephen Perkins) opening for The Mutaytor. * * * * * (Previous shows) Sept 28th and 29th - 12 Galaxies, San Francisco - with BANYAN featuring Steve Kimock. Sept 1st - Winston's San Diego - with BANYAN Aug 26th - Riverview Music Festival , Chicago IL - with Banyan Aug 4th and 5th - Cervantes - Denver CO - with BANYAN July 14th - 12 Galaxies, San Francisco - with BANYAN June 9th - Winston's, San Diego - with BANYAN June 3rd - State Bridge Lodge - Bond, CO - with BANYAN (Stephen Perkins) June 2nd - Teva Mountain Games - Vail, CO - with BANYAN (Stephen Perkins) June 1st - Hodi's Half Note - Fort Collins, CO - with BANYAN (Stephen Perkins) * * * * * MORE NEWS COMING SOON!! * * * * * (Jan '07) I will be appearing at the NAMM show at the Anaheim Convention Center - Jan 18th - 22nd. I will be performing and demonstrating gear in the FENDER Booth at various times. Much more news to come. Thanks for your patience! ~ Tony * * * * * (Sept. '06) Tony is performing with Banyan (Stephen Perkins - drums, Brian Jordan - guitar, Willie Waldman - trumpet, Norton Wisdom - art!), at Winston's in San Diego, Saturday October 14th. Free-form, tribal, funk, jam, trip rock at it's best!! Contact Winston's for more info. (619) 222-6822, or visit their website www.winstonsob.com * * * * * (Sept '06) Tony performed 3 Free Clinics for SWR/Fender: Sept. 19th - Phil's Music, Mauldin, NC - 7pm Sept. 20th - Ted's Pro Music, Gainesville, GA - 7pm Sept. 21st - Ken Stanton Music, Marietta, GA - 7pm * * * * * (Sept '06) Tony appeared with Banyan at the MOE DOWN 7 Festival Sept 2nd in Turin NY, about 1 hour N.E. * * * * * (July '06) Tony performed a free clinic at West L.A. Music - July 25th at 7 pm. Music. Visit www.westlamusic for location and more info. * * * * * (July '06) Tony appears in video with Derek Sherinian, featuring Billy Idol and Slash. (more + pictures). * * * * * (June '06) Tony is performing 4 free clinics in the New York and New Jersey areas. June 19th - 22nd. More. |
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