Frank Tribes is a singer/songwriter/guitarist based in his hometown Chicago. For several years prior to going solo in 2001, he was a member of the well established local band Garden Bower with fellow guitarist Rob Bochnik, now with the Frames and Swell Season. He has released the following albums: “Frank Tribes” in 2002, “By All Means” in 2004, “Gallery” in 2007 and as of August 2010, “Lean Out Your Window.”
This new album marks the second recording done with Ellis Clark (Kevin Tihista, Le Concorde) done at his studio Angel City. Frank and his band come in with complete and arranged songs. Ellis directs their recording, refines the sound and even adds vocals and instruments when needed. Sharing similar influences and production ideas, the two work well together as proven with this release and the “Gallery” album.
Elements of classic pop rock, the Byrds, The Beatles, Syd Barrett, Josh Rouse, Neil Young and Echo & the Bunnymen are borrowed, yet the songs make their own statement. Well-crafted music, strong melodies and insightful lyrics come together in a unique way. Many lovers of rock music should want to have Frank Tribes' albums among their collection.
The Frank Tribes band have performed at Chicago's House of Blues, the Cubby Bear, the Beat Kitchen, and the International Pop Overthrow (IPO) Festival among others.
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