album RESPONSE
REVIEWS | RADIO | INTERVIEWS
““A real pleasant soft-spoken album, perfect to enjoy when autumn begins to creep up on you” ”
““This warm baritone voice, with a blessed Californian accent, takes us on a journey through ‘the byways and backroads of America’””
““This Allan Frank guy is definitely an artist to keep an eye on for the future””
““Sober instrumentation highlights the vocal capabilities of this great Californian musician””
““A highly recommended album for those who want to relax with some great music, with a certain feeling of warmth and home””
““A fascinating musical journey with influences from folk, country and gospel shining through””
REVIEWS
EUROPE
Berlin Country Music Messe (Fair)-GERMANY
"Allan Frank is one out of a group of artists which we are looking forward to seeing at the Country Music Fair in Berlin. Allan's music is pure tradition. His guitar-dominated songs get right under your skin, like the catchy opening song "The Long, Long Road". His dark voice can be heard to its best advantage in the story of "Black Collar Workers", as well as in the happy Cajun-style song "Deep In The Everglades". "The Battlefield Suite" consists of two parts. First we hear the instrumental medley "Night Before Battle" with the different emotions that are felt by a human in the night before a battle. Then follows "The Blue And The Grey", which describes a situation in the American Civil War -- a topic that is rarely mentioned on "normal" Country records. For westerners or people interested in history, it is, however, an interesting topic. Above all, it becomes clear that the feelings before a battle are always the same, no matter in which century the battle takes place. With "Mr. Bojangles", Allan has recorded a classical song. Written by himself again, the song "How To Dream" makes you dream, "Something to Say" makes you think and "I Got A Song" makes you happy. Allan's catchy Country music -- traditional from the first to the last note -- is just very nice to listen to."
- Western Mail-Country Music Magazine, March 2010
published Berlin, Germany
Maverick Magazine-UNITED KINGDOM
“… In terms of sound there’s a retro-country roots feel to THE ROAD SO FAR, while, subjectively Allan’s story songs trace the adventures and trials of the traveling life. The tenacity of the human spirit is a major element in his lyrical canon…”
Maverick Magazine, Kent, England
Alt Country-NETHERLANDS
"After thirty years as a songsmith Allan Frank finally began working on his record-debut. Therefore THE ROAD SO FAR is not at all an unlikely title for the first CD from this Hollywood based Singer and Songwriter. It's nice traveling with Frank. As a listener he takes you from California down The Long, Long Road deep into the Everglades and from there to One Night In Buffalo. It goes further from the battlefields of the civil-war to a jail in New Orleans.
Frank is definitely inspired by experts like Jerry Jeff Walker, who's Mr. Bojangle he covers, and Billy Joel and Elton John.His sympathy for songwriters from the seventies does not all mean that he is stucked in the past. His melancholy songs carried by his real warm voice are timeless. His work has a little bit the atmosphere of Mickey Newbury and not everybody is able to do so. Battlefield Suite, arranged by Skip Edwards, shows that he also found inspration in concept albums, while the instrumental tune White Mansions from an 1978 record composed by Paul Kennerly fits perfectly because his subject deals with the american-civil war."
- Alt Country.NL, NETHERLANDS, October 2010
UNITED STATES
Michelle’s Music Magazine
"This CD is an excellent collection of Americana, Country and Roots music. The songs are solid with great musicianship and poignant lyrics which captivate the listener and touch the heart. This album pays tribute to our American way of life with songs like, "Black Collar Worker" which is the story of the American coal miner and the heartbreak that years of working in the black dusty coal mines can bring to a family. This album celebrates the love of God and country. Allan Frank is an awesome storyteller and every song paints a vivid picture of life, love and heartache. There are solemn sad stories which will bring a tear to the eye and toe tapping fun songs that will make one wish to stand up and dance. The songs are a clever blend of musical influence. They include elements of Blue Grass, Folk, Country, Gospel and even a little Zydeco flair. The vocals are inviting and beautifully melodic. The artist combine the beautiful melodies with warm and alluring harmonies which are entrancing and add something truly magical. This album is a true work of art and it is a must have for anyone who loves great music. Five Stars!"
- Michelle Williams
Cat Cohen
"THE ROAD SO FAR [Allan Frank] is a long awaited debut CD from a Southern California singer-songwriter whose love for the history and culture of the rural South permeates this well-crafted and expressively performed collection of original songs in the Americana tradition... Frank's sensitive deep masculine vocals are reminiscent of classic folk-based singers like Burl Ives, Pete Seeger, Doc Watson and Johnny Cash. The instrumental accompaniments effectively wrap each song in a sweet ambient package ready to be placed in films with themes of southern and middle America. Several years in the making, this almost hour-long album is a testament to the saying that no wine should be served before its time. Frank's patience and persistence has truly paid off."
Author, Composer, ASCAP/NARAS Member, Musician, Songwriter
Dan Nahmod
"Folk singer-songwriter Allan Frank... has released an evocative and heartwarming CD, The Road So Far, packed with beautiful Americana/country songs. Skillfully recorded and lovingly performed, Allan's songs will evoke deep feelings of family and love, memories and regrets... and the universal longing for home."
Nationally recognized, Award-winning Singer/Songwriter, Recording Artist
RADIO PROGRAMS AND INTERVIEWS
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Allan Frank Feature: KZGM-FM, MO, USA - April 7, 2010
Host Butch Kara talks about Allan and his journey and then plays three songs in succession, "Black Collar Workers," "Something To Say" and "The Road So Far" then he summarizes about Allan at the end. You can fast forward through the songs if you just want to hear the commentary. This was part of a two hour program. The show, Kaleidoscope, was broadcast on KZGM Wednesday, April 7th at 10am CT and Sunday, April 10th at noon CT. Other stations that carried the show included WMNF HD2 in Tampa, WUOW in Oneaonta NY, and a few other Pacifica affiliates.
Nieuwerkerk aan denl Jssel, The Netherlands
Allan Frank Interview with Marco Geene - February 15, 2012
Host Marco Geene interviews Allan Frank on Nieuwerkerk aan denl Jssel Radio in The Netherlands about his music and life. Host speaks in Dutch and Allan responds in English. Features live performances by Allan.
Bad Nieuweschans, The Netherlands
Allan Frank Interview: Folk en Zo - February 16, 2012
Radio interview with Peter van Zeijl on his Dollard Radio show "Folk en Zo" broadcasting out of Winschoten, Netherlands. Interview is in English and Dutch and features live performances by Allan.
Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Featured Artist Presentation with Wolfgang Giese - Fall 2011
Host Wolfgang Giese hosts an entire 1 hour radio show built around Allan's music and music by other artists (including Gordon Lightfoot, Jimmy Buffet, Jerry Jeff Walker and others) that influenced Allan's life and work. Note: The dialogue in this show is in German.
RADIO Play
US Radio Play
NORTHEAST:
WERU FM E ORLAND, ME
WHUS FM STORRS, CT
WMNR FM MONROE, CT
WFDU FM TEANECK, NJ
WSYC FM SHIPPENSBURG, PA
MID-ATLANTIC:
WCHG FM HOT SPRINGS, VA
WRRW FM VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
WVLS FM MONTEREY, VA
WYOU FM NORFOLK, VA
RADIOFREEVERONA, VA
WVMR DUNMORE, WV
SOUTHEAST:
WAGS BISHOPVILLE, SC
WJDJ HARTSVILLE, SC
WIKX FM PORT CHARLOTTE, FL
Countrybear LAKE PLACID, FL
SOUTH:
WMSR AUBURN, AL
KASU FM STATE UNIVERSITY, AR
WETS FM JOHNSON CITY, TN
WTTU FM COOKEVILLE, TN
UPPER MIDWEST:
KAXE FM GRAND RAPIDS, MN
WOJB FM HAYWARD, WI
WWSP FM ST POINT, WI
MIDWEST:
WEFT FM CHAMPAIGN, IL
WHAY FM WHITLEY CITY, KY
WMKY FM MOREHEAD, KY
WMMT FM WHITESBURG, KY
KDHX FM ST LOUIS, MO
KZGM FM CABOOL, MO
WBGU FM BOWLING GREEN, OH
WRUW FM CLEVELAND, OH
SOUTHWEST:
KACQ FM LAMPASAS, TX
KPFT FM HOUSTON, TX
KTCU FM FT WORTH, TX
KTEP FM EL PASO, TX
KUT FM AUSTIN, TX
KCIE FM DULCE, NM
ROCKY MOUNTAIN:
KGLT FM BOZEMAN, MT
KDNK FM CARBONDALE, CO
KVNF FM PAONIA, CO
FAR WEST
KCSS FM TURLOCK, CA
KPFA FM BERKELEY, CA
KZFR FM CHICO, CA
NORTHWEST:
KBSU FM BOISE, ID
KBOO FM PORTLAND, OR
KRVM FM EUGENE, OR
KSMF FM ASHLAND, OR
KBCS FM BELLEVUE, WA
KBBI HOMER, AK
KMXT FM KODIAK, AK
KRNN FM JUNEAU, AK
INTERNATIONAL Radio Play
AUSTRALIA
100.3 Bay FM
96.5 Inner FM
Cowboys & Outlaws
AUSTRIA
Radio Carinzia
BELGIUM
Radio 105.9 FM
Radio ATL
Rootsrevival
DENMARK
Bonanza/Over There (MIDTFJORD RADIO)
Skagenexpressen
FRANCE
ISA Radio
ITALY
Radio Nova
Mystery Train
Highway 61
Happy Trails
GERMANY
CountryTime-Radio Euroherz
Radio Free Ulm
Keep it Country
Radio EVW
Town & Country
Hillbilly Jukebox
Country Jukebox
Radio EVW "Hillbilly Rockhouse"
NETHERLANDS
Nightjock VARA
Radio Winschoten
Blue Wednesday
Country File
Folk En Zo
Lanslide
Radio Rucphen FM "Country Express"
Peelstar Country Club
RTV Katwijk "Acoustic Rain"
Taste of Music
PeelGrass-Radio Venray
BRTO
Country Style
COUNTRY STEW/RADIO COMPAGNIE
PeelGrass-Radio Venray
NEW ZEALAND
Town & Country
Radio Southland
PORTUGAL
Diana FM
SCOTLAND
BBC-Radio Shetland
BBC Scotland
SWEDEN
MCWC radio
Sweden Country.com
Svalovs Narradio CMR 105
