This wily, five-piece, ukulele-driven troupe specializes in long-forgotten musical gems of the 1920-30’s. Self-described Tin Pan Alley Troubadours, they have lovingly mined through their 78 rpm record collections and come up with a lively and varied set of songs, combining favorite familiar standards such as Louise and Paper Moon, with obscure and novelty numbers like, Cake Eatin’ Man and Nobody Knows What A Red-Head Mama Can Do.
Voted “Best Band for the New Depression” by the Bay Guardian’s Best of the Bay 2001 and; SF Weekly Wammie Nominees, the Frisky Frolics continually perform their “new” musical discoveries to a growing legion of enthusiastic fans from their home base, The Rite Spot in San Francisco. They have been the subject of an Indie documentary, “The Frisky Frolics: No Kitsch Intended” by Zolita Films and performed in the George Lucas documentary, Tin Pan Alley: Soundtrack of America which is being aired on History Channel International.
Having mastered a full repertoire of cheerful tunes, leader Rick Quisol a.k.a The Dimestore Dandy (vocals, kazoo and ukulele), Craig Ventresco (lead guitar), Danny Santos (rhythm guitar, vocals), Chris Green (bass, backing vocals) and Yanos Lustig (sax, piano) offer a unique opportunity to travel back to an era when the harsh realities of the Depression were temporarily softened by snappy tunes, lovely lyrics and the occasional ferocious kazoo solo. These dapper dressers and syncopating songsters have a knack for giving every composition an appropriate treatment. Some numbers are played ever so simply and sweetly while others will be swung with the hottest of rhythms. The Frisky Frolics are an ideal “hotcha” band, full of color and up-to-date in the latest 30’s style; a sheer delight to see, listen or dance to!
coming to see your show tonight! so excited!! i miss you !!! i am bringing a special sweet friend along- so i know we are in good hands with your love spell songs! eeeekkkkk!!!!! hugs
WE ARE VERY SAD... WE DON'T HAVE WORDS TO SAY ANYMORE... OUR SINGER AND DOBRO PLAYER ENRICO MICHELETTI IS DEAD. GOODBYE ENRICO KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE WHEREVER YOU ARE!!!!
comin out to your show in alameda at speikenfemerleg with some pals. we can't wait!!! in the meantime gonna go out and hunt down some ironing boards. love
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