Dany Franchi(born 3 February 1990 inGenoa,Italy)[1]is an Italianelectric bluesguitarist, singer and songwriter. Franchi has recorded three albums to date, with the first two crediting his backing band. His third studio album,Problem Child(2018), peaked at number 4 in theBillboardTop Blues Albums Chart.[2]
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| Background information | |
| Born | 3 February 1990 Genoa,Italy |
| Genres | Electric blues |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Station House Records |
| Website | www |
Anson Funderburghstated that "Dany is one of my favorite young blues artists. He has an exciting fresh approach to the music while keeping it honest."[3]
Life and career
editFranchi was born inGenoa,Italy.[1]In 2008, he graduated with a degree in music gained inMilan,and soon thereafter commenced his professional career in music. In 2011, he won the Blues for Youth Award in his homeland. His debut effort entitled,Free Feeling,was released in 2012. The collection featured his fellows Italians, Paolo Bonfanti and Guitar Ray,[4]along with the 2007International Blues Challengewinner andOhioresident Sean Carney.[1]
In February 2014, Franchi relocated to the United States and record his second albumI Believe,was recorded inCadiz, Ohio,with Carney producing the album. In January, 2016, Franchi and his backing band reached the semi-final of the International Blues Challenge inMemphis, Tennessee.Later the same year, he played at the Dallas International Guitar Festival.[4]Between 2016 and 2017, Franchi appeared at other blues festivals, including the Doheny Blues Festival (California), Blues from the Top (Colorado,United States), Blues 'n Jazz Rallye (Rapperswil,Switzerland), Olsztyn Blues Festival (Olsztyn,Poland), and theAugustibluusFestival (Haapsalu,Estonia).[1]and many others.
In February 2017,Anson Funderburghand Don Ritter, agreed to produce Franchi's third albumProblem Child.The recording took place atStuart Sullivan’s Wire Recording Studio inAustin, Texas.The album was released on May 18, 2018, onKara Grainger's own label, Station House Records.[1]The collection contained 13 tracks, mostly written by Franchi.[5]Three of the tracks were cover versions. The instrumental "Sensation" was a re-wording ofFreddie King's "Sen-Sa-Shun".[6]The others includedEddie Taylor’s "Big Town Playboy," and theWillie DixonandLittle Walterpenned "Everything Gonna Be Alright."[7]
Problem Child,peaked at number 4 in theBillboardTop Blues Albums Chartin June 2018.[2]
Equipment
editFranchi usesGHSstrings on hisFender Stratocasterguitar.[8]
Discography
edit| Year | Title | Record label | Credited as |
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| 2012 | Free Feeling | Self-released | Dany Franchi Band |
| 2014 | I Believe | CD Baby | Dany Franchi Band |
| 2018 | Problem Child | Station House Records | Dany Franchi |
See also
editReferences
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- ^"Dany Franchi: Problem Child Review".Bluesrockreview.com.Retrieved13 August2018.
- ^Kerzner, Barry (21 May 2018)."'Problem Child' by Dany Franchi Is Texas Flavored Joy - American Blues Scene ".Americanbluesscene.com.Retrieved13 August2018.
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- ^"I Believe, by Dany Franchi Band".Danyfranchiband.bandcamp.com.Retrieved13 August2018.