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Frank
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I am Frank



Oakland, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/14/2009
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Member Since7/14/2006
Band Websitewww.frankdufay.com
Band MembersFrank Dufay:
Drums/Keyboards/Vocals
InfluencesBrian Eno, Igor Stravinsky, Funkadelic, Euphone, Ween, Max Roach, Wayne Horvitz, Timothy Young, Frank Zappa, Sly Stone, Dead Kennedys, Henry Cow, Silver Apples, Tao Jones, Tortoise, Sun Ra, Beastie Boys
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Sorry, I have nothing booked right now. Feel free to let me know of any place you'd like to see me.


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   About Frank

I am Frank:

A single person trio : drums, keyboards, voice : no loops, computers or samples.

My sites:

frankdufay.com : songs : video : clothes : biography : reviews : quotes : email : posters : links : past projects


YouTube : Frank on YouTube
virb.com/frankdufay : Frank on Virb
Portland Mercury : Frank on Mercury
Get the Do It : Frank on Get the Do It
FameCast : Frank on FameCast
Motino : Frank on Motino




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Press:

"Frank’s “Stop the Machine” is a rich medley of strangely intergalactic vocals, racing electronic keys and quick analog drum crashes that hits with a metallic slap. It’s certainly robotic, yet its technical imperfections and strange catchiness bring it out of the often-sterile sounding realm of straightforward electronic music and to an entirely different place. Somewhere between a boss level on an Atari game and a strange future, “Stop the Machine” hits with breakneck precision.

It’s a complex track. Yet despite the fullness of “Stop the Machine,” all of this sound—and you have to admit, it’s pretty full—is made by Frank alone.

In the world of electrodelic music, that’s not necessarily anything to write home about. Electronic musicians pile layer of layer onto a track, filling in every nook and cranny with sounds and filler, and you’d be hard-pressed to find electronic-style music that isn’t full.

Thing is, it’s usually all done with studio wizardry. In Frank’s case, it’s quite the opposite. Instead of relying on computers and multi-tracking, he fires it all out on his own—and at the same time. Frank manages to at once play keyboards and drums while singing. He sits poised on a stool, surrounded by his unique rig, pounding out beats, tickling the electric ivories and singing into a mic that looks uncomfortably placed over his shoulder.

Check out his video for “am,” Frank’s admittedly more “accessible” song. It’s something that really needs to be seen to fully appreciate.
- AP Kryza : LocalCut.com


"One-Man Mayhem:
The mysteries behind Frank Dufay’s magical ability to play keys and drums while singing are the sort only known to vaudevillian one-man-bands and robots. Perhaps Frank is a robot, because despite the electronic feel to his quirky songs, he uses no loops or samples. The biggest surprise? It sounds fantastic."
- AP Kryza : Willamette Week Highly Recommended


". . . out of nowhere, this band started killing it in the other room. It sounded great, so I got up to go check them out. When I got to a place [where] I could see, I was floored. There was only this one guy on the stage playing drums with both feet and his right arm, while his left arm was playing two keyboards. Oh yeah, and he was singing. When I looked over at my friends, Eli and Joe, they were a mixture of joy, amazement and jealousy. (Joe was pounding his head on the table in between cigarettes.)

The guy playing was Frank. An Oregon native and an obvious Brian Eno fan . . . While you're out going to Betty Ford, Tube or where-ever-else the Mercury staff goes to do blow, Frank is in his attic; practicing. Guys like Frank are a vital part of local music."
- Whiteteeth Photographics


" . . . The first hit I got off of Frank's four song CD he sent me was Devo, and that is a very strong compliment. By tracks two and three I began hearing some of those older sounds that came from some of the progressive Pop/Rock bands of the late 90's. You may also feel like you are listening to a soundtrack to a video game, but the good video games from the Atari era.

This is interesting stuff, and it's impressive that this is one man playing it all simultaneously . . ."
- Pacific Northwest Music Scene

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Quotes:

"I think your lyrics have a sweetly cynical secular humanist appeal."
- Casey Scott


"My friends and I were blown away last night. My friend Joe said, 'While I've been drinking, that guy's been playing. Dammit.'"
- Whiteteeth Photographics

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Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers

Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers



Oct 2 2009 7:34 PM


MUGO

MUGO



Sep 21 2009 10:38 PM

Hi, Frank!!




Visit us!!


VIDEO-CLIP 'SCREAMS'


Ash Street Saloon

Ash Street Saloon



Sep 17 2009 8:34 PM

Sending some BIG Green Van luv your way!

He mentioned he misses you sometimes

Your friends recoginze him when I roll by

Thanks for the great ride ;)


Hope you are doing well down there!
-Heather
The Passengers

The Passengers



Sep 15 2009 7:15 PM

LOGAN LYNN

LOGAN LYNN



Aug 7 2009 8:12 PM


Hey there!

Wicked Hemlocks

Wicked Hemlocks



Jul 17 2009 10:42 PM

..Download Wicked Hemocks New Album FREE
S!Nistry

S!Nistry



Jul 17 2009 1:46 AM

we want to have a goooood time with you NOW!
London Exchange (twitter.com/londonexchange)

London Exchange (twitter.com/londonexchange)



Jul 7 2009 12:11 PM

Just saying Hi! Be sure to check out our new CD on iTunes or CD Baby.....

London Exchange
Strangling Marilyn Live in Livermore Dec 4th

Strangling Marilyn Live in Livermore Dec 4th



May 7 2009 7:28 PM

FRANK WHERE ARE YOU!?!?!?!
Firewater

Firewater



Apr 28 2009 7:12 PM

Firewater Euro Tour

FIREWATER SPRING EU TOUR:

Apr 23 : Reitschule - Bern, SWITZERLAND
Apr 24 : Bauhof - Pettenbach, AUSTRIA
Apr 25 : PEN Festival - Pecs, HUNGARY
Apr 26 : Bloom - Mezzago, Milano, ITALY
Apr 27 : Circolo Artisti - Roma, ITALY
Apr 28 : Tagomago - Massa Carrarra, ITALY
Apr 29 : Arcikroen - Villafranca di Verona, ITALY
Apr 30 : Vidia Club - Cesena, ITALY
May 01: Hoebar - Obertsdorf, GERMANY
May 02 : Bergenfest - Bergen, NORWAY
May 05 : Bevrijdingsfestival - Den Haag, NETHERLANDS
May 06 : Kesselhaus - Berlin, GERMANY
May 07 : DESI - Nurnburg, GERMANY
May 08 : Gaia Festival - Thessaloniki, GREECE
May 09 : Gaia Festival - Athens, GREECE
Teddy Presberg

Teddy Presberg



Apr 17 2009 10:30 AM

Hey my funky friend,

Just wanted to drop a line and say check out my debut album "Blueprint of Soul" --- it is the funk! You can find it here:

Blueprint of Soul Now Available!

Also, here is the link to sign-up to my email list:

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Teddy Presberg
www.teddypresberg.com
Old Hack

Old Hack



Apr 13 2009 4:21 AM

how you been frank. still with the one that brought you to this fine city? playin a show at the stud on april 23rd. I'd be honored if you'd come celebrate my first show in 8 months.
Flagrante Delicto

Flagrante Delicto



Apr 11 2009 8:59 AM

your music still never ceases to amaze us.
DACIDO & HIRTE

DACIDO & HIRTE



Mar 13 2009 1:23 PM

Hello my Dear Friend,

Watch out our new Beatport-Release:

Dacido & Hirte – Contact EP



Go and get your copy:

https://www. beatport. com/de-DE/html/content/release/detail/161450/contact_ep

All the best

Nic+Rob
King Black Acid

King Black Acid



Mar 12 2009 12:15 AM


SoundSafe

SoundSafe



Feb 27 2009 9:16 PM

Hi frank ! SoundSafe loves you! Please make a local music profile
page for yourself on soundsafe. org
SoundSafe is a 501c3 non-profit working to preserve, strengthen,
promote, and unite the Bay Area music community.

Upload songs to our radio station, promote your shows, network, and
take advantage of our educational resources for the music business.

http://soundsafe. org/profiles/new
See you there and
Long Live Bay Area Music!
Strangling Marilyn Live in Livermore Dec 4th

Strangling Marilyn Live in Livermore Dec 4th



Feb 18 2009 6:35 PM

so..... where can i buy your music?
AntiChrist Overdub

AntiChrist Overdub



Jan 7 2009 11:08 PM

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Strangling Marilyn Live in Livermore Dec 4th

Strangling Marilyn Live in Livermore Dec 4th



Jan 7 2009 12:34 AM

You playing anywhere closeby? We have yet to witness the marvel.
The Passengers

The Passengers



Dec 18 2008 8:34 AM

lindsay

lindsay



Nov 22 2008 5:05 PM

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Pretend Industries

Pretend Industries



Nov 18 2008 6:49 AM

as all ways, you are an inspiration ... your foot work is amazing.
josie

josie



Nov 6 2008 7:37 AM

Wow. Its been ages.
Thanks for the new pic reminder!! I sincerely hope you are doing wonderful out there in CA and hope you are living life to the fullest!! If you ever get a chance update me on yourself and music! Peace! -jos
lindsay

lindsay



Sep 29 2008 5:09 PM

i like the new pic
Oldstyla

Oldstyla



Sep 16 2008 10:44 AM

How's Frank?
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