Capitol Records Signs New Jersey’s What About Frank?

Capitol Records has won the major label bidding war over Red Bank, New Jersey’s What About Frank?. The genre-breaking band formed in 2004 and has since earned the adoration of fans and critics alike. With experimental rock songs that put a youthful twist on the sounds of the 60s and 70s, What About Frank? are set to lead a musical revolution that will capture audiences of all ages.

In late May, What About Frank? will head to Los Angeles to record a five-song EP, to be released this summer. Howard Willing (Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, Counting Crows) will lead the recording process, while Jerry Finn (Greenday, Blink 182, Goo Goo Dolls) will be mixing the record. The band members (Mark Melicia- vocals, Sam Bey-drums, Paul Ritchie-guitar, Dave Rosen-guitar, Nick Villapiano-bass) are nothing short of ecstatic. Now that they have not only been signed, but to a major label, Melicia says the band is looking forward to “Really, just the chance to succeed.”

Summer tour plans are being secured and may include a stint on the Van’s Warped Tour. However, What About Frank? are no strangers to major festivals. In addition to Warped, they’ve also taken the stage at The 2005 Great Bamboozle and the CMJ Music Marathon, and were invited to play SXSW ’06.

Find out for yourself why The Aquarian Weekly says “Basically, now is the time to go see them and say later on, ‘Yea, you know, I saw them back before they took over the world,’ because that’s the way things are heading.”

Fast Facts:
* WHAT ABOUT FRANK?’s self-titled debut reached #1 in local retail and #2 at Stretch The Skies on-line, whose distributors include FYE and Coconuts.
* Fender Guitars, BIB Drums, Attack Drums, KC New York Clothing, Gretch Drums and Orange Amps all endorse What About Frank?
* What About Frank? have been nominated over ten times in two years and taken home four Asbury Park Music Awards. In both 2004 and 2005, they were named Best Live Band. They also have Best Bassist 2004 and Best Indie Band 2005 to their credit.
For more information on What About Frank, visit www.whataboutfrank.com and MYspace.com/whataboutfrank

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