This is Franco

"Every so often, a band comes along that changes your perspective on local indie music. This Is Franco is that band. A sneak preview of This Is Franco's upcoming debut release reveals impending musical excellence. Stuck somewhere between the former Matthew Good Band, Dashboard Confessional and something totally unique, This Is Franco gets to the point with sharp production, solid songwriting and fantastic live performances." The Vancouver Observer Though having a collective age of only 23, these Vancouver based musicians have been praised by critics and gained legions of new fans opening up and headlining shows with other musical artists such as Sam Bradley, Said the Whale, Jasper Sloan Yip, Whale Tooth, 41st and Home, and Sweatshop Union. Working with various producers throughout Western Canada has afforded "This is Franco" the opportunity to perform at prominent Vancouver venues and festivals such as the Media Club, the Bourbon, The University of the Fraser Valley and Langara College frosh week.They have appeared as an Artist for Gregor Robertson (the current mayor of Vancouver). Gone to Tofino to play World Peace day 2009.... more...