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Frankie Blandino Appreciation Thread

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Emilien03 Joined: Jul 16, 2008 Posts: 1377 Coyoacán, Distrito Federal	Posted on Jul 19 2013 08:51 AM bigtikidude wrote: I would be interested in having Frankie At the SG101 convention. Frankie, shoot me a email at bigtikidude@yahoo.com And well discuss it, if yer interested. — When you have to shoot ... shoot! Don't talk. "Los Grainders" > https://losgrainders.bandcamp.com "The Strings Aflame" > https://thestringsaflame.bandcamp.com "Planeta Reverb" > www.instagram.com/planetareverb Top
6V6 Joined: Nov 15, 2008 Posts: 284	Posted on Jul 19 2013 09:40 AM One thing for certain: if Frankie played the convention or any SoCal event, I am sure it would all be on video! Tuck, I do in fact have pretty much every available video of the Fathoms. I used it to learn a few songs and even tabbed out 90% of Incognito last year. Transcribe software works with video perfectly and that is why I would love more! Its true, it takes me forever to make a video or recording of myself, but on the other hand, there a about a million guys on youtube that don't seem to have that problem. Top
6V6 Joined: Nov 15, 2008 Posts: 284	Posted on Jul 19 2013 09:43 AM Frankie, I have wanted to ask...tell us more about what you current musical pursuits are...surf or otherwise. Do you have releases other than with the Fathoms? Have you used the Jazzmaster on any other projects, live or otherwise? I am sure its all good! Top
caddady Joined: Feb 14, 2010 Posts: 802 N.E. Ohio	Posted on Jul 29 2013 08:42 AM I would like to thank everyone involved in this post for pointing me to The Fathoms. Good stuff. — http://www.reverbnation.com/thegreasemonkeyz Top
tp_smith Joined: Jun 23, 2013 Posts: 25 Boston/Worcester, MA	Posted on Jul 31 2013 09:32 PM So just wanted to add that I was lucky enough to catch the Fathoms play a few weeks back! Great, great show. I'm sorry to say I wasn't able to get any videos to share with you all... but I was extremely glad I didn't miss it. — http://www.theesonomatics.com Top
FrankieBlandino Joined: Jul 04, 2013 Posts: 10	Posted on Aug 10 2013 08:33 AM Hi Folks...I haven't been on the site lately.So in answer to 6V6's questions. I was in a band called The Cranktones which predates The Fathoms. It was me and two members of The Fathoms,Stan and Johnny. The Fathoms was actually an offshoot of this band which was a rockabilly band. We used to do a surf medley in our set which was actually a Ventures medley plus Cecelia Ann and some James Bond theme stuff. It sounded so good that I started writing my own surf tunes and The Fathoms were born. I used a 1960 Guild Starfire with De Armond single coil pickups that a got from Ashley Kingman from the Big Sandy band to record "Vibrate With The Cranktones" on Rhubarb Records distributed by MuSick recordings. When we played live I used a 1961 Gibson 125T ..one P-90. Both those guitars sounded great and I've still got them. I also had a western swing ,honky tonk band called The Spurs in which I played non-pedal steel. It's on Eddie Angel's Spinout Label. I've got a bunch of steels but on that recording I used a Paul Wornick re-issue Bigsby triple eight neck steel guitar. Lately I've been doing a lot of freelance gigs using a variety of guitars. A Gretsch Roundup, a 52 Reissue Tele, 61 Gibson tdc and my double 8 string Gibson Consolette steel guitar.I've been using the same amp for about 40 yrs. A mid 60s De Luxe Reverb. That amp just sounds incredible and it's light. I only use my Jazzmaster with The Fathoms. The Fathoms play once in a while and I've got a whole new lineup. I've got a bunch of new tunes just sitting around waiting to be recorded but just haven't gotten around to it for one reason or another. The biggest reason being money,time and the availability of other band members.. So till we meeat again... Thanks Again One and All Frankie Blandino Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19346 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Aug 13 2013 09:33 PM Thanks for the updates Frankie! I hope you can get the new Fathoms' recordings going eventually. The world needs another Fathoms album! — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on Aug 16 2013 07:25 PM I loved the Ashley Kingman connection. And I would love to see Frankie in California or North Carolina (or me in Boston, which is probably more feasible). Right on, 6x6! Top
SURFmole Joined: Nov 22, 2007 Posts: 901 Portland, OR	Posted on Aug 19 2013 03:42 AM Thanks for posting to the thread Frankie!! It would be great to see a reissue of the Fathoms music catalog; most of the records are difficult to locate...although I did just pick up a new copy of Overboard direct from MuSick on clear vinyl just a couple of weeks ago. I feel vindicated by your use of a Deluxe Reverb!!!! It's definitely one of the greatest amps Fender made and deserves more respect in the Gear forum. — www.apollo4.com Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25695 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Sep 17 2013 09:49 PM Could somebody please have Frankie try to email Me again. He said he tried and it bounced back. I emailed him and no reply. :-/ — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
Emilien03 Joined: Jul 16, 2008 Posts: 1377 Coyoacán, Distrito Federal	Posted on Sep 17 2013 11:03 PM Last post on FB from Frankie Blandino on September 15, 2013. The Fathoms will be playing "The Office Bistro" on Sat. Sept. 21 from 8:30 to 11:30 .... 114 Water Street Plymouth , MA at Plymouth Harbor. I think he does not use a computer very often. — When you have to shoot ... shoot! Don't talk. "Los Grainders" > https://losgrainders.bandcamp.com "The Strings Aflame" > https://thestringsaflame.bandcamp.com "Planeta Reverb" > www.instagram.com/planetareverb Last edited: Sep 17, 2013 23:05:00 Top
tp_smith Joined: Jun 23, 2013 Posts: 25 Boston/Worcester, MA	Posted on Jun 28 2015 01:44 PM Hey folks - figure I'll just leave this here- Enjoy https://youtu.be/BASH1rPp1_w — http://www.theesonomatics.com Last edited: Jun 29, 2015 19:45:18 Top
Ruhar Joined: Jun 21, 2007 Posts: 3909 San Diego, CA	Posted on Jun 28 2015 03:26 PM Thanks for that! Frankie is still smooth a silk! — Ryan The Secret Samurai Website The Secret Samurai on Facebook Last edited: Jun 28, 2015 15:28:58 Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19346 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Jun 28 2015 04:23 PM Wow, thanks for posting that! — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25695 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jun 28 2015 07:34 PM Lets all cross our fingers for next summer at SG101 convention! — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
tp_smith Joined: Jun 23, 2013 Posts: 25 Boston/Worcester, MA	Posted on Jun 28 2015 07:50 PM Frankie is one hell of a guitar player, but the whole band is just a great bunch of talented guys. Always a fun show. I think they're supposed to be playing in New Jersey soon too, so anyone who lives down that way - be sure to go check them out. They play out fairly regularly in Massachusetts, where I'm from, so I try to catch them when I can - but I didn't see too many videos online of them, and figured for those of you in other parts of the world, you might enjoy a little taste. Oh and another heads up - his other band, The Cranktones (also absolutely fantastic) will be at the "New England Shakeup" this September along with a bunch of rockabilly type bands, worth checking out if you're in the area — http://www.theesonomatics.com Last edited: Jun 28, 2015 20:00:48 Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25695 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jun 28 2015 08:32 PM You mean here? — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
Fady Joined: Mar 07, 2010 Posts: 2274 North Carolina	Posted on Aug 26 2017 07:46 PM BUMP given the news. To the Fathoms! — Fady El Mirage @ ReverbNation Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4537 Wisconsin	Posted on Aug 27 2017 06:22 AM And a worthy bump it is. — Wes SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. Top
CrazyAces Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4054 Buffalo, N.Y.	Posted on Aug 27 2017 11:40 AM Badger wrote: And a worthy bump it is. I'd second that! Cheers, Jeff — http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic http://www.youtube.com/user/crazyacesrock http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic Top

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