Dallas Frasca as a band has been taking the world by storm and they have been on the touring circuit for a while now. Read on to learn more about this exciting band.
Who is Dallas Frasca?
Dallas Frasca is an Australian alternative rock band from Melbourne, Victoria. The band consists of vocalist/guitarist/songwriter, Monique Boggia, guitarist/songwriter, Nick Larkins, bassist, Tom Busby, and drummer, Ben Grayson. The band has released three studio albums, Love Army (2007), Sound Painter (2010), and All The Lies You Want To Hear (2013).
As far as accolades go for Rock N Roll music, it doesn’t get much better than having the illustrious legend himself Slash, the Guns & Roses lead guitarist not only spinning a copy of your album all around the USA in his tour van but actually taking the time to let you know he digs your music too; with Slash saying “Great vocals, riffs & groove!”. That is exactly what’s happening right now for Melbourne’s riff rocker Dallas Frasca and their sophomore album “Sound Painter”.
Le Mans 24hr Circuit
The Australian act Dallas Frasca wowed an enthusiastic French crowd during their set at Le Mans 24hr Circuit in 2013. The Australian rockers blew the 20,000+ strong crowd away with their stadium-sized performance and further ignited the country’s love affair with the Melbourne three-piece. Earlier that year, the band signed to the French record company, Verycords – and has since been labelled by the Europeans as “the next AC/DC”.
Dallas Frasca arrived from Australia and h earned the name of the little Janis Joplin. It’s no surprise as Not for Love or Money her first disc is full of joie de vivre and dynamic rock as Frasca and her partner Jeff Curran (guitar) wrote and composed it during a long, productive tour. It was recorded in five studios throughout Australia over 18 months. This first disc combines rock, roots, blues, soul and pop influences, and Frasca stamps it with her inimitable style and adds new ingredients to what goes on on the stage.
The band’s second album, “Sound Painter” was released in Australia in 2012, and has taken the band right across the globe including the UK, Europe, Canada and the USA, as well as supporting a hoist of incredible artists including Thirty Seconds To Mars, Patti Smith, Aerosmith and Billy Joel.
Lead single “All My Love” carved the way, blasting out across Australian radio waves and in 2012 came third for her song “All My Love” in the AAA category of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) with over 16,000 entries and judged by Ozzy Osbourne, Tori Amos, Janelle Monae, Tom Waits and Basement Jaxx.
Dallas Frasca began to sing at the “late” age of 18 when she discovered her singing ability at a housewarming party. Frasca’s career began in 2006 when she won Triple J’s “Light Your Fuse” competition with over 500 entries.
What Are Dallas Frasca Doing Now?
Dallas Frasca is currently writing and recording new music for their upcoming album. They are also touring throughout Australia and New Zealand, playing shows and festivals. They are also doing a lot of work with their charity, The Dallas Frasca Music Foundation, which helps young musicians get their start in the music industry.
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