the Bible, Shakespeare, Robertson Davies, Laurens van der Post, Dylan, Mitchell, Cockburn, Claudia Schmidt, Linda Waterfall, American traditional music, Robert Johnson, Leonard Cohen, John Schindler, Martin Grosswendt
Bob Franke (it rhymes with “Yankee”) is now known to many as “the singer/songwriter’s singer/songwriter.” "A standard of songs that most writers can only dream about and admire in drop-jawed silence" is the way Folk Roots magazine (England) describes Bob’s songs. As Tom Paxton says of Franke, “It’s his integrity. I always think of Bob as if Emerson and Thoreau had picked up acoustic guitars and gotten into songwriting. There’s touches of Mark Twain and Buddy Holly in there, too.”
Doing well, thanks; looking forward to New Bedford Summerfest this 4th of July weekend, and to visiting the DC area in a couple of weeks. Recovering from a cold, but other than that in good health.
Hi Bob: I'm not sure you remember me. Back in A2 in late '67 or early '68 you wrote the very first review of a live performance I'd ever had. My name was spelt slightly differently in those days (John Micallef) but as many club owners couldn't pronounce it, I changed it to the phonetic spelling. You also came to my apartment at the time and recorded a bunch of your songs on my reel to reel, one of which, Nickels Arcade, I recall with great fondness. I hope we'll meet up at some point and have a chat. I've just gotten back into the mainstream after being sequested in the church for the last 17 years. Been listening to your For Real album lately. Hope this finds you well and as creative as you've always been. Jon
It is a great day to be alive! What Question can I ask to empower myself and others? How can I improve the experience of those I encounter today? What can I do to facilitate your Gift?
Yesterday Is History Tomorrow is a Mystery Today is a Gift... That's why we call it the Present
Hello, I just wanted to say that ever since I was 14, when I read the book Hard Love (your lyrics were featured in the back of the novel), I have been enchanted with the song. Well, I'm 21 now and when I stumbled across you on myspace, I was even more taken in by hearing you perform it. Thank you for the beautiful music!
Hello =] Wow, I was listening to "Hard Love" over and over again today and I cried so hard...My fiance and the father of my child is in jail and I feel that song directly relates to me when I hear it. I copied the lyrics down on paper and sent them to him; He loves it. Thanks for being such an amazing singer/songwriter<3
I like to think about you being where it's warm. I watched our 44th president being sworn in today. Sure, I squeezed out a few teardrops but I lost it entirely when Aretha sang My Country Tis... Be well, cj
Thanks for the add, Bob, and for your help in spreading the word about the Taunton River Folk Festival www. tauntonfest. org) and keeping live music alive!
Took your songwriting class at PSGW last year, and while I didn't finish the class, zI finished my song and still remember and appreciate some of the tips you gave...Hope you're well...
Hi Bob, thanks for adding me, great to find you on myspace. I'm still writing, directing St. Anne's choir and teaching children to write songs, most recent was "G'Day Mates" at Cougar Creek School. the Day of our presentation felt like "Heaven on Earth!" Hope you are well. Peace to you, Marsha Reeves
Thanks for the add, Bob. We've spoken almost Every time you get to the New Bedford/Fall River area for gigs, as I try to be at them all. You're terrific!! All the best, Art
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