Franklin
- Orlando, FL
- Singing Guitarist
- 64 Verified Bookings
Robert S. said “Franklin is a pro, amazing musician, played great selection of music and was the perfect vibe we were looking for super professional and all around nice…”
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Singing guitarist, Sony recording artist, a finalist on America's Got Talent, and have performed live or been featured on Good Morning America, The View, Fox n Friends, CBS Morning Show, PBS, People Magazine, Readers Digest, and more with former group 4Troops.
Daniel was amazing! He played all the songs that we wanted for our wedding ceremony and even learned a new one for us. He is very professional and has a beautiful voice! Daniel certainly played a big part in making our wedding day so special. I would very highly recommend him.
Response from Daniel Jens:
Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day. It was an honor!
Dan
Daniel was amazing! We had so many compliments on how well he sang and I was very happy with him. Loved his voice and guitar.
Response from Daniel Jens:
Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your special day!
Daniel led our worship service on a Sunday morning in July and he was fantastic! He came early to sound check and his vocals were amazing. As a worship leader myself he was easy to work with and just an all-around nice guy. Him and his wife even stayed after to meet and talk to some of our congregation members. Loved meeting them and we will be having him back. Thanks Daniel.
Response from Daniel Jens:
Thanks for having me at your church Jack, we had a great time! I really enjoyed everyone singing along! I look forward to coming back!
Dan
Dan sang at our wedding and all I can say is that it was truly amazing. He worked with us to make sure every song was exactly what my husband and I wanted for our special day. Thank you!
Response from Daniel Jens:
Thank you! It was an honor!
Dan
A year later after my neice's wedding and I'm still following Daniel and his wife, Caroline's journey. I thought I would cry when my baby girl married her best friend, Clint. Emily's georgeous smile and glow throughout the whole day made it impossible for me to do anything but smile too. There is no doubt that Daniel's voice was perfection for Clint and Emily's day but what was even more outstanding is the love that Daniel and Caroline have for each other and their pride in living their lives to the glorification of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Having pride in saying "I am a Christian" in every place they go and in everything they do has inspired Clint and Emily, as well as our whole family, to emulate their love for the Lord. Life does not get any better than that. On an ending note, (I believe Daniel wrote the song "Lighthouse"). The song has a beautiful message and I get online and listen to it often but it did not compare to hearing him sing it at the wedding just for me. Thank you both and may God continue to bless you on your journey through life. Emily's "Aunt Barb".
Daniel Jens arrived not only on time, but early. He was very personable, processional and sweet. His musical talents were amazing. We had numerous comments regarding having him play for our ceremony. A great investment and money well spent in setting the tone for our ceremony! Highly recommended!
He did a great job and everyone loved him!! Thanks again!!
Response from Daniel Jens:
Thank you again for allowing me to be a part of your special day!!
Dan
Daniel performed at our spring ladies salad luncheon on April 25, 2015. He arrived in plenty of time to set up his equipment. Our guests took longer than anticipated to dine, but Daniel took it all in his stride and was most gracious. He presented some beautiful Christian contemporary music and a few old favorites and was well-received by the audience. We were pleased to have him entertain us.
Response from Daniel Jens:
Thank you so much for your review!
Daniel is outstanding at what he does!!! We couldn't have been happier to have him, his wife Caroline and his friend Aaron as part of our day. They were the perfect fit for our wedding day as for ANY special occasion. Their music is unbelievably beautiful, all of our guests were blown away and couldn't stop asking questions about them. They are the best decision we ever made. Not only is there music awesome but they are wonderful people with amazing hearts who have definitely inspired us. We are so grateful they traveled to be a part of our day and for all their hard work. I'm sad we live so far apart because they now have a spot in our hearts.
Response from Daniel Jens:
Thank you so much!
Dan
My husband, our guests and myself could not be more impressed with Daniel's performance at our wedding ceremony this summer. We got married outdoors at a park near Lake Michigan and audibility of the ceremony was of concern with 150 guests. Danial offered right away to share with audio system/microphone with us during the ceremony. But he came through even more when he offered to have a friend, Aaron Courtney, who also had a wireless microphone for us to use. Aaron accompanied Daniel playing guitar and they were flawless together. We did have concerns of rain that day and Daniel was willing to be flexible with our location as long as we gave him an hours notice, but thankfully we didn't need to move venues. We had Daniel perform four songs for us, two of which he had listed on his website, and two which we personally selected and he learned special for our day. The ceremony was somewhat tricky for me to plan and communicate clearly to Danial. He, however, was very intuitive and came up with a solution for all of our music in the ceremony. Not only were we extremely impressed with his performance and professionalism, Daniel and his wife (who accompanied him at our ceremony, as well) presented us with a special gift of two books written by his wife on christian marriage. We just found this gesture to be so thoughtful. We would love to work with him again!
My husband, our guests and myself could not be more impressed with Daniel's performance at our wedding ceremony this summer. We got married outdoors at a park near Lake Michigan and audibility of the ceremony was of concern with 150 guests. Danial offered right away to share with audio system/microphone with us during the ceremony. But he came through even more when he offered to have a friend, Aaron Courtney, who also had a wireless microphone for us to use. Aaron accompanied Daniel playing guitar and they were flawless together. We did have concerns of rain that day and Daniel was willing to be flexible with our location as long as we gave him an hours notice, but thankfully we didn't need to move venues. We had Daniel perform four songs for us, two of which he had listed on his website, and two which we personally selected and he learned special for our day. The ceremony was somewhat tricky for me to plan and communicate clearly to Danial. He, however, was very intuitive and came up with a solution for all of our music in the ceremony. Not only were we extremely impressed with his performance and professionalism, Daniel and his wife (who accompanied him at our ceremony, as well) presented us with a special gift of two books written by his wife on christian marriage. We just found this gesture to be so thoughtful. We would love to work with him again!
Daniel performed for our outdoor wedding ceremony and cocktail/dinner hour. He was easy to work with, sang and played wonderfully, and learned a couple new songs that we had wanted for the event. I would gladly provide a positive reference for Daniel. He went above and beyond to make sure things went the way we wanted.
I think he was more popular than me (the bride) at our wedding! Learned my favorite songs and did such a great job with them. Everyone commented on how great he was. My only regret is that I wasn't sitting with guests to hear more of him before the ceremony!
Response from Daniel Jens:
Brook, thanks so much for your kind words!
Daniel did a wonderful job for our church Valentine's dinner, with a good mix of both original and familiar songs and verbal message.
Response from Daniel Jens:
Thank you Darlene!
Dan did a tremendous job for our office party with our employees and their guests. He mixed up a blend of music based on genres I submitted ahead of time. All evening people kept telling me how much they enjoyed Dan's guitar playing and voice. This is the first time I tried hosting a party of this type right in our office, but after the comments and performance by Dan, I certainly will have him back for future events.
I was thrilled to find Daniel Jens on-line. From the start, he worked with me to create an extra special Birthday celebration for my husband's 50th birthday. Not only is Daniel super talented, but he has great charisma with the crowd. He is professional and he prepares for the event. For instance, he learned new songs that I requested prior to the event. He is worth the cost, and will not disappoint. Truly, he was the highlight of our event as we celebrated.
Response from Daniel Jens:
Thank you so much for the review and for having me.
My husband and I couldn't have been happier to have Daniel perform before, during, and after our wedding! He made our day even more magical with his beautiful voice and guitar. He even learned two new songs specifically for us which were performed wonderfully! Words cannot describe how happy we were to have Daniel there to perform! Highly recommended!!
Response from Daniel Jens:
Thank You Both So Much! Best Wishes On Your New Life Together!
DJ
Where do we begin. Daniel came and did a awesome singing job at my proposal to my now fiancé. He knock it out of the park. If you ever need someone that won't leave a dry eye in the house, Daniel is your man. He has done great for our country and now is doing great for the public one occasion at a time. We can't thank you enough. Daniel look for the invite to the wedding. Hoss and Kim
Response from Daniel Jens:
Thank you so much!
Dan did a great job to make my wedding day wonderful. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to be blown away. I got so many thanks for him being there. It made my wedding so romantic to have someone like him to sing instead of playing the regular church music or the CD. Thanks so much for the memories Dan.
Response from Daniel Jens:
Thank you so much for making me a small part of your special day! Y'all Are awesome! Please let me know if I can ever do anything for you. It was so great to meet you. You were, and are a beautiful bride, Brian is very lucky!
Dan
We hired Daniel for our mom's 70th birthday party. We were very excited to be able to get him to perform for this event. We could not have imagined how special this would end up being. Daniel was amazing! He exemplifies professionalism and is truly talented. His song choices were all of our favorites, despite the fact that we really did not even request a song list. We could not have asked for more. It felt like we knew him, the minute he walked in the door. He is a warm, kind person and sings with true passion. We are so glad that we chose him for our very special event :-)
Response from Daniel Jens:
I'm so happy you enjoyed it and that I could be a part of Jane's special party. My wife and I had an amazing time. Y'all made us feel like royalty!
Thanks again for the great review!
- Daniel
I hired Dan to make a demo of one on my songs(I am writer, but cant sing a note) to submit to industry. He did great job. Hope to work with him again soon.
Dan performed acoustic guitar and sang for our wedding last summer. He was excellent in every regard. His voice and music selection were perfect, and he was very helpful in working with us on our song selections. We would highly recommend Dan for a wedding.
We hired Dan to play and sing at our wedding this summer and he exceeded our expectations! He not only helped us organize and plan our songs, but he also gave us suggestions on how to make our ceremony more perfect. As an added gift he wrote a song just for us and recorded it for a lifetime memory of our special day.
He was very professional, polite, and our guests could not stop raving about the music at our wedding. My husband and I would recommend Daniel to anyone looking for a unique wedding experience.
Thanks Dan!
Dan was amazing! I gave him three songs within 2 weeks of the wedding. Not only did he perfect them, he made some the verses longer/shorter depending how long it took my wedding party to walk down the aisle as well as my walk down. He also changed some of the lyrics to make them "church" appropriate. All my friends and family brag about how amazing my singer/guitarist was!
Response from Daniel Jens:
I'm happy I could be a part of your special day!
I've had the blessing, the honor and priviledge to meet and see Dan twice while performing with the 4Troops.... After watching the 4Troops PVS special at the encouragement of my mom, I was determined to see them in person. With the illnesses and death of my father, I could no longer listen to or sing the music that had defined my life in so many ways.......Dan's music and kindness brought many years of musical silence to an end for me. It was because of Dan and the 4Troops that my heart was lifted and my soul was filled with the joy and music that had escaped my life. Dan is not only a blessing to the musical world... but a blessing to the lives of those he touches. Thank you, my friend.
Price Range: $300 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Powerful vocal performances (Christian rock, classic/alternative/soft rock, country, praise & worship, mainly cover songs, some original songs) and skillful rhythm acoustic guitar playing. Can speak well introducing self/special event, transitioning through songs, and getting crowd interaction. Sweet spot is smaller private gigs and wedding ceremonies but has experience in front of large crowds.
Singing, songwriting, and performing have been woven into the fabric of Daniel Jens' life for over two decades. Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, Daniel performed in several successful unsigned rock bands until he found his true calling in singing and writing Christian music. It is this shift of focus, Daniel said, that has caused his music to hold a more selfless meaning. He now sees his musical passion as a chance to glorify God, rather than a means to build himself up as a performer. This lesson was tough, and the road was filled with stumbling blocks, but a new spirit and vision led by the Lord have proven to be life-changing and more rewarding than Daniel ever could have imagined.
Daniel’s inspirational journey began in early 2008 returning home safely to his wife and family after a 15-month tour in Iraq. Daniel continues to reflect on the adversity he faced, yet he is also thankful for the opportunities he was given to glorify God in the midst of war. With Jesus as his strength, Daniel committed his talents to do the Lord’s work as much as his military duty allowed him. He accomplished this by playing and singing at church services, memorial services, prayer breakfasts, and the US Embassy. The highlights of his performances came when he played for fellow soldiers to help boost morale. Daniel not only received a Certificate of Appreciation for “bringing a touch of class to the battalion," during his tour in Iraq, but he also won the 10-week “Blackjack Idol” competition, held by Blackjack, the 1st Cavalry Division's 2nd Brigade.
Daniel’s most notable accomplishment of 2008 was his appearance on NBC’s America’s Got Talent Season 3. Months of exposure on this live talent show helped Daniel gain an enormous increase in his fan base. His journey on the show started back in April of 2008 when he auditioned in front of the judges in Dallas, Texas. After receiving a standing ovation from the audience and overwhelming support from the judges, Daniel advanced to the next round hosted in Las Vegas. Vegas also proved to be a success when Daniel was chosen as one of the Top 40 to move on to perform live in Los Angeles. His Top 40 performance then helped advance him through to the Top 20, and after his second live performance in the Top 20, Daniel placed 11th in America’s Got Talent, the summer’s top-rated television show. Daniel undoubtedly gained priceless experience during this journey.
Throughout Daniel’s time on America’s Got Talent, he and his wife Caroline spoke with hundreds of military families, counseling and mentoring either one on one or speaking at Family Readiness Groups on base. By mid-2009, Caroline self-published a Christian book to further help military families titled, “The Whole Armor of Marriage”.
Since his performance on America’s Got Talent, Daniel has performed and been a keynote speaker at the following:
• 9/11 Grand Strand Freedom Fest, Freestyle Music Park, Myrtle Beach, SC
• American Cancer Society Benefit Show, Silver Spur Theater, Salado, TX
• Operation First Responses’ Walk for the Wounded, Mead, PA
• 234th Army Birthday Ball, Hilton Washington Hotel, Washington, DC
• AUSA Military Convention, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC
• Habitat for Humanity Wounded Warrior home dedication, Florida
• USO Retired Veterans Dinner, Killeen TX
As Daniel approached the end of his military commitment in late 2009, he was contacted by renowned music producers David Simon and Winston Simone. They wanted him to help create and be a part of a new military-themed group to pitch to Sony Music. Through the help of Army Entertainment Director, Victor Hurtado, The group “4Troops” was born and signed to Sony Masterworks.
4TROOPS are United States combat veterans - three young men and one woman who served on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan. While overseas, music played a crucial and very personal role in all of their lives. They would sing at everything from large military events to more intimate settings, where they would jam in their bunk after a long day in the field and try to recall a slice of home. They also used their voices at somber occasions like memorial services, where they would sing to remember those that had been lost.
4TROOPS purpose: To sing on behalf of all troops and their family members; honor their sacrifices, and create awareness for their needs.
The self-titled album, which peaked on the Billboard Top 200 at #36, consists of well-known, patriotic, positive pop and country songs and a couple of new ones. All of the songs, which touch on long separations and loss of loved ones, fear of war, faith, camaraderie, patriotism, and more, take on a special meaning in the context that they are performed by these four combat heroes. The album is produced by Frank Fillipetti (Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, George Michael, and Pavarotti) who produced James Taylor’s Hourglass album which won Fillipetti a Grammy for Best Pop Album and Best Engineered Album in 1998.
Bob Woodruff, the ABC news anchor who was severely injured in Iraq, conducted the first TV interview with 4TROOPS which aired on Good Morning America (ABC) on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010.
Notable performances and interviews with 4Troops include:
• PBS Concert - 4Troops: LIVE from the Intrepid
• Good Morning America
• The Today Show
• The View
• CBS Early Morning Show
• Fox n’ Friends
• Mike Huckabee Show
• Laura Ingraham Radio Show
• Boomer and Carton Radio Show
• Larry King Live
• The Joy Behar Show
• Bristol NASCAR Food City 500
• PGA Players Cup
• New York Yankee’s Home Opener
• Boston Red Sox Home Opener
• New York Giants Home Pre-Season Opener
• Don’t Forget the Lyrics ($50,000 won for veteran charities)
• The American Legion 2010 National Conference
• Walmart 2010 National Conference
During Daniel’s tenure with 4Troops, the group conducted a US Military Base Tour, a 50 city national tour, co-authored a book with Newmarket Press titled “4Troops: The Mission is Music”, conducted countless interviews, and performed on "more TV shows than any other new band in history", according to David Simon.
Now that things have settled down with 4Troops, Daniel performs select shows, works with many veteran organizations, and consults with other artists, in everything from songwriting, production, marketing, and vocal training to help them become successful.
Daniel has recently moved to St. Petersburg, FL, and has worked with churches and local events to provide music.
In March, 2022 Daniel met Anthony Stran, a local singing guitarist. The duo group "Sweet TWOth" has been born - more to come!
Daniel can provide a small PA for approx 250 people.
Daniel will need sound provided for larger groups (Daniel can help consult for sound arrangements to make sure proper setup is purchased). Will need lighting (if requested/needed), cover if outdoors, electric provided within ~15 feet.
Daniel is flexible when it comes to staging.
Please have bottled water available at a min.
June 11, 2023 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Cocktail Party |
September 30, 2017 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 04, 2017 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Religious Celebration |
August 20, 2016 | Wedding Ceremony |
August 06, 2016 | Wedding Reception |
June 26, 2016 • 10:00am - 11:30am | Worship Service |
June 11, 2016 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 17, 2015 | Anniversary Party |
October 10, 2015 | Wedding Ceremony |
October 03, 2015 | Wedding Ceremony |
June 27, 2015 | Wedding Ceremony |
April 18, 2015 | Wedding Ceremony |
December 06, 2014 | Wedding Ceremony |
December 04, 2014 | Christmas Party |
November 10, 2014 | Corporate Event |
October 04, 2014 | Wedding Ceremony |
September 27, 2014 | Wedding Ceremony |
August 28, 2014 | Bar/Lounge |
August 16, 2014 | Wedding Ceremony |
August 02, 2014 | Wedding Ceremony |
July 24, 2014 | Funeral Service |
June 21, 2014 | Wedding Ceremony |
May 10, 2014 | Wedding Ceremony |
November 08, 2013 | Corporate Event |
October 27, 2013 | Private Party |
September 14, 2013 | Birthday Party |
September 08, 2013 | Church Service |
August 21, 2013 | Other |
July 02, 2013 | Other |
June 22, 2013 | Wedding Ceremony |
April 21, 2013 | Birthday Party |
Anthony Stran | Guitarist/vocals |
Mainstream - The Beatles, Eagles, Bob Seger, Tom Petty, Edwin McCain, Chris Stapleton, Prince, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Oasis.
Christian - Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, Casting Crowns, Hillsong Worship
Robert S. said “Franklin is a pro, amazing musician, played great selection of music and was the perfect vibe we were looking for super professional and all around nice…”
Laura H. said “They were on time, they took many requests, and their music was fantastic. We will hire Jonathan and his band again!”
Michael T. said “Besides being a fantastic singer and musician, Austin related well to the audience and captivated all. We went into this event hoping our guests would…”
Chaice P. said “Lawanda was such a refreshing talent to have in our local Moose Lodge. We have been looking for new performers and Lawanda put on a fantastic performance,…”