Frank Palangi

Rock Singer - Songwriter - Guitarist - Recording Artist

When it comes down to the saying, "Rock Isn't Dead", indie rock recording artist Frank Palangi reignites the fuel on a genre that refuses to die. "Rock" is a way of life for a musician that lives and breathes his passion. It's not about drugs or the image of the lifestyle. Sure it rises and falls in and out of pop culture, but stands the test of time as one of the most favorite and well recognized. Whether it's the feeling of a raw, personal unplugged acoustic set or the full driving energy and sound of the electric guitar, his positive outlook and interaction with people has always been number one. A "millennial" for terms sake, wears many hats from recording, mixing, producing, video work, hosting interviews to teaching guitar lessons to make any sort of full time in this day in age of music living and extreme inflation. Homegrown from Upstate New York learning from a young age is you don't just give up, you stay the course on it however long it takes. His mission statement is always has been "I have no plan b in backing down on my dreams." since his early demos . Palangi's style tips the hat on the past 30 year evolution of the 80s & 90s rock & post grunge genres mixed with a taste of heavy metal. Where did Frank start? Influenced by bands from the 80's (Metallica, Ozzy, Def Leppard, Megadeth), 90's (Creed, Godsmack, 3 Doors Down, Drowing Pool), 2000's (Daughtry, Three Days Grace, Shinedown, Hinder), his natural talent for self learning from the age of 13 lead to him being a multi-instrumentalist. "I was a shy kid with health issues growing up with no sports so I turned to creative outlets instead like music and film. Learning from DVD's (early days of the net) TV interviews & live shows from the past decades I knew I wasn't going for the typical drinking, smashing hotel rooms rocker lifestyle that it is known for. I could focus more on the music, , the career, the fans, and the drive to grow & learn and of course that rock n roll rebel yell feeling to stand up for yourself." -FP Since the COVID pandemic hit making things hard for musicians and Frank's attitude and determination didn't change the idea of his mission statement. "Growing up with the early Youtube days and the rise of social platforms, it changed the field of how to get music out there and I took the online approach harder and continues to do online shows. I know things take longer than expect, it just means you have believe & have faith more not to back down so quick." The big choke in the music business is that you think you'll become an over night success fast, that's not the case. Frank with having an admirable stubbornness tenacity to keep progressing knows it's relentless work and expecting rejection. "Palangi’s positivity extends beyond his music into the way he interacts with his fans. " Guitar World. Palangi's dedication & determination, steadily grew with online show support on stageit.com / live internet broadcasts & opening in the north east with national artists such as 3 Doors Down, Red Sun Rising, Buckcherry, Candlebox, Aaron Lewis, Starset, Kip Winger, Jack Russell's Great White, Lacey Sturm, FUEL / Marcy Playground, TRAPT with Smile Empty Soul / Candlelight Red / Veer Union, Powerman 5000 with HEDPE, Stars Go Dim, Young Guns, HURT, Jess Malin (D-Generation), and indie acts Moriah Formica (The Voice), Madison Vendenburg (American Idol) IM5, Spiritual Rez, Prospect Hill, Bad Axis, Hindenberg, Sirsy, Deluka, Silversyde along with winning slots in Upstate NY with the Rocknderby Festival featuring Megedeth, Shinedown, Dokken, Like A Storm, Coheed and Cambria and The Uproar Festival featuring Alice in Chains/Jane’s Addiction. Through the years, Frank has received Best In the Region for local Glens Falls and Albany NY areas & national unsigned only competition finals, radio artist of the year (radio wigwam) & a LA Music Award single Nomination. Releasing side singles Hope, a few cover songs and a total of 5 EP's . "It’s safe to say that the fear has been brought unto us lately, but there is nothing to fear here...unless you’re terrified by a musical virtuoso who has boundless energy, advanced talent, and unyielding determination. Frank Palangi’s, Bring On The Fear EP, is the spine-tingles that rockers gladly welcome." Boston Rock Radio "Frank’s natural talent and certifies that he can write songs that compete with the big boys of rock." Jamsphere Magazine. "Frank is an amazing young artist with a very clear and focused direction... Frank knows who he is! A killer singer and guitar player, Frank Palangi is an artist to watch out for!" Brian Craddock (Guitarist from Daughtry) Endorsement deals with SE Electronics, Radial Engineering, CAD Audio, Spector Guitars, Dirtbag Clothing, WB Gear (InTune Guitar Picks Inc., Best-Tronics Pro Audio, SITStrings, BigBlends, Prestige Guitars, GuitarGifts4U, Mental Case, Revv Amps, Rock Stock Pedals), Kyser Musical Products (Artist support program) & Warm Audio & Blackstar Amps Palangi has 2 million channel views on Youtube, Upstate NY Press outlets support coverage from (The Chronicle, Post Star, Spotlight news, NYS Music, Albany Times Union & more) with placements from Revolver, Guitar World, PowerPlay & online magazines & featured/charting on Top 10 individual internet radio stations. Licensing Songs = Licensing@sodaboxmusic.com Bookings/PR/Interviews = frankpalangi@yahoo.com Curtain Call Records (ATTN: Radio) - Curtaincallrecords@gmail.com With over 20 years of playing and writing music, Frank's debut was in 2011 "Frank Palangi EP", and since then he has had the good fortune musically to work with industry producers Rogers Masson, Rob Coates, Brain Craddock & mastering engineers Brad Blackwood, Gavin Lurssen, Robert Venables & band/touring members in the studio from Daughtry (Brandon Maclin), Pillar (Noah Henson/Lester Estelle (Kelly Clarkson drummer), Day Of Fire (Josh Brown, Joe & Chris Pangallo, Zac Simms), former Saving Abel / 12 Stones (Michael McManus), Courtney Love & former Trapt / Theory of A Deadman / Daughtry (Robin Diaz), American Idol (Riley Bria) to lend their influences.

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