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Franklin for Short

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Franklin for Short is an indie band from Ventura, California that touts a folky-beach sound. Current members include Seth Pettersen, Trevor Beld-Jimenez, Bryan Russell, Brian Granillo, and Matt Barks. They have been supporting acts for artists such as Kings of Convenience,[1][2] The Mother Hips, and Sherwood. Franklin for Short has released seven albums in their six-year existence[3] and are currently signed to Beehouse Records.[4] Trevor Beld-Jimenez is also the singer and songwriter of Tall Tales and the Silver Lining.[2][5] Seth Pettersen also has a musical side project known as Seth Pettersen and The Undertow.[2][3] Franklin for Short has been on hiatus since 2010.

History

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Franklin for Short was started by Seth Pettersen and Trevor Beld, who had been playing music together since the 1990s. Pettersen wrote a demo of 12 songs, which featured Beld on bass. The band emerged from the coffee shop scene, eventually forming into a quintet.[2]

Discography

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  • Wildcat (2002)
  • Lovesick Mistress (2004)
  • In the Dark (2004)
  • The Gift Curse (2005)
  • Swell (2008)
  • Dark Cloud (2010)
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Members

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  • Seth Pettersen - vocals, guitar
  • Trevor Beld-Jimenez - bass, vocals
  • Bryan Russell - guitar
  • Brian Granillo - drums
  • Matt Barks - keys

Past members

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  • Hot Carl- guitar, noise, sonic youth sounds
  • Victor Fuentes (Daisy Fuentes Cousin) Drums, punk rock from the 805

References

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  1. ^ "Franklin for Short".
  2. ^ a b c d "Now Online: "The Freak Power Ticket" Features Founding Members of Ventura's Franklin for Short — Seth Pettersen and Trevor Beld-Jimenez — in Separate Podcasts | KCSB-FM 91.9 in Santa Barbara". Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  3. ^ a b "Bushy, busy Seth Pettersen has a solo CD out and a Franklin for Short album on the way". www.vcstar.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-20.
  4. ^ ">>>>> FRANKLIN FOR SHORT". Archived from the original on 2008-09-06.
  5. ^ ">>>>>> Tall Tales". Archived from the original on 2009-07-10. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  6. ^ iTunes
  7. ^ "Franklin for Short music, videos, stats, and photos". 3 March 2023.
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