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Franchi$e
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Franchi$e
- Musician
» genre:
Acoustic >
Acoustic Guitar
» location:
Francis James Jimenez III
» label: unsigned
» for fans of: Jack Johnson, Elliot Smith, Nirvana
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Franchise Music
NEWS
I play every Wednesday night @ 8pm along with other fine and talented musician during a three hour session of open mic night. It's fun and anyone can sign up. Located at JT Schmids restaurant in Anaheim off the 57S fwy exit katella ave. directly across from the Honda Civic Center. Great happy hour specials during the gig like $6 pizzas and $3.50 beer.
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Artistically, I am primarily a guitarist and songwriter. I am currently involved with a live garage band, but since we have yet to perfect our craft and record music I am here as a solo artist for now. I have written about 14 original songs having recorded 12 of them. One of the songs I have in my repertoire was cowritten with a songwriter based in Delaware, Brian Bunnel. We collaborated through a site called Quarterlife.com. He provided the lyrics while I supplied the music. I am currently on several profiles online. I believe that the more exposure I get the more chances I have for my music to make it. And in the off chance it doesn't happen, I can always fall back on songwriting and be a ghostwriter for other musicians who have the power to break through in the music industry. However, since I believe that my mind is a powerfully positive tool I believe in myself as others do believe in me that I can make it. "Determination, Ambition, Tenacity, and Effort are my only options. Failure never made the list" - Franchi$e
Why this name?
In 2002, I started working at Nordstroms in Arcadia. I built up a solid rapport among my coworkers in several departments. One department in particular, Women's shoes, there was a amiable coworker who said my name reminded him of Dem Franchi$e Boyz and sure enough the name caught on. Soon the whole store knew me as Franchi$e :) As I started writing more songs and performing since then I have come to refer to my music as Franchi$e Music. Who knows maybe the name will catch on as a genre itself. LOL!
Do you play live?
Yes. All my shows I have done so far have been acoustic sets. My first show was in Hollywood at a little spot called The Pig N Whistle. I have also played a few times at the Friar Tucks Bar in Pomona, a sushi/sportsbar restaurant in City of Industry, and Iguana's Bar and Grill in Pico Rivera. My first show at that iconic restaurant was a pretty memorable moment. My true friends showed up and supported and I felt a bit special being in a room that entertained many high profile actors/actresses and musicians in its heyday.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It brings the unknown/underground artist to the music enthusiasts front door giving an artist like me to be known and appreciated for my talent.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes. If the money was lucrative and the creative freedom was available.
Band History:
Franchi$e Music, entertaining you since 2002. My first song was written in San Diego. Although I had forgotten the melody and chord progression I found the lyrics scrawled on a notebook when I moved back to Los Angeles. I wrote new chords and a different melody and it sounds even better than it would have been. Since then I have been writing off and on or whenever inspiration hits.
Your influences?
Classic rock, powerpop, alternative, grunge, melodic punk, acoustic folk, some hip hop/rap for dancing :)
Pink Floyd,Led Zeppelin,the Beatles,Jack Johnson,Crosby Stills and Nash,Elliot Smith,Jim Croce and The Doors are just a few influences and musical favorites that rattle my brain and summon serenity.
Pink Floyd,Led Zeppelin,the Beatles,Jack Johnson,Crosby Stills and Nash,Elliot Smith,Jim Croce and The Doors are just a few influences and musical favorites that rattle my brain and summon serenity.
Favorite spot?
L.A. BABY!!! Where the Lakers dwell, the land of sand and beach bunnies, the place where dreams are made, fortunes are built, money is invested, and where I roam and romp.
Equipment used:
Ovation acoustic/electric, Celebrity model; Jackson electric guitar
Anything else...?
I'm my biggest fan and harshest critic.
"I consider myself to be a sensitive, intelligent human being, but with the soul of a clown that forces me to blow it at the most crucial moments." - Jim Morrison
A hopeless romantic patiently awaiting my soul's counterpart who shares in my passion for music and art.
"I consider myself to be a sensitive, intelligent human being, but with the soul of a clown that forces me to blow it at the most crucial moments." - Jim Morrison
A hopeless romantic patiently awaiting my soul's counterpart who shares in my passion for music and art.