Rick Franklin   10/2

Rick Franklin brings a big dose of humor to this boisterous mix of Piedmont, 1920's and 1930's blues, and ragtime music. For the past 23 years, Franklin has been playing and singing the Blues at local festivals and community events, as well as various clubs and cafes, both in and around the Washington, DC, area. In addition to the Blues, Franklin is an aficionado of everything from African High Life, Brazilian Batucada and Samba to Reggae and Zydeco; musical idioms which, like the Blues, reflect the considerable contribution of the African heritage to the musical scene. Rick Franklin's recording with Mike Baytop, "Searching for Frank," was nominated for a 2007 Wammie as best blues recording by the Washington Area Music Association.