Franklin
- Orlando, FL
- Singing Guitarist
- 65 Verified Bookings
Don R. said “Franklin was on time, professional and certainly entertaining. We had a neighborhood cocktail party and he read the crowd perfectly. Song selection, set…”
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The “Jane Gang Unleashed” trio blends acoustic guitars, electric bass, cajon, percussion, and voices to create beautiful melodies woven with lush harmonies to evoke a dynamic range of emotions. Your audience will be laughing with quirky and fun songs, relaxing with ethereal soulful songs, tapping their toes with upbeat rock and reggae songs, and pondering over meaningful lyrics. Their repertoire includes engaging original material along with a wide variety of well-known cover songs. The band has performed at festivals, coffee houses, restaurants, banquets, private parties, and other events. The group also offers the option to write an original song for your event to make it extra special!!
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Price Range: $300 and up - plus travel and lodging if needed
Gig Length: 40 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
The “Jane Gang Unleashed” is a trio of professionals that not only treats their music with respect, but also the people and businesses for which the group provides services. The band members will work with you to tailor the musical experience you would like for your audience and do their best to ensure you are extremely satisfied. They like to keep everything working in “harmony”!
Although the group blends many musical styles, the overall genre is in the soft rock category. You can see from the songs in the sample set list that the band plays a wide variety of music from the 60’s to today. If there is a specific song you would like performed at your event, please don’t hesitate to ask! The group would be happy to learn a special song or two for your event. Feel free to request songs from the sample set list to ensure they get played for your show.
All of the band members are songwriters, so they can also provide engaging original material to entertain your audience with new music. With at least two months notice and a special fee, the band will write an original song and perform it for your event. You provide some details about the content for the song and a basic idea of the feel you would like. The band members will retain all rights to the song. This is a truly special way to tailor your event!
For a typical show, the band will perform 50% covers and 50% originals, but the group can also perform shows with all original music, or bring in a larger percentage of covers depending on the venue/event. The basic instrumentation of the band is acoustic guitars, electric bass, cajon (box drum), light percussion, and harmonious voices. The group can perform as a trio or duo based on the needs of the event.
The band can provide their own sound equipment for small and medium size venues. For larger venues, the group will need to assess the location to determine if their PA system will provide the required sound reinforcement. For more intimate settings, the band can also perform completely acoustic or with minimal amplification.
Prices are negotiable based on the equipment required, number of hours to perform, and distance to the venue. Bring that special spark of live music to your event with the “Jane Gang Unleashed”!
WANTED: The “Jane Gang Unleashed” - Asli Goncer, Stephanie Barker “Stevey ~Z~”, and SusieCool for fearlessly blending their various musical styles to create memorable melodies, meaningful lyrics, and melodic harmonies for an acoustic experience that evokes a wide range of emotions. Beware, they are not your average plain Janes!
This trio blends thought provoking story songs in an Acoustic Alternative/Soft Rock style from Asli; uplifting and soul stirring songs in an Folk-Rock/Adult Contemporary (FRAC) style from Stevey ~Z~; with fun and quirky songs in her own AcoustiCool ReggaeLypso style from SusieCool. All the members of the group are multi-instrumentalists and vocalists, which enables them to perform full, rounded, smooth musical arrangements textured with beautiful harmonies providing a soundscape that an audience will not easily forget!
So who is Jane? Jane was Asli's guide dog who always thought everyone who came to the house came to see her! Stevey once made the comment that “we are Jane’s gang”, and the name stuck! The fact that “Jane” is used as the generic name for woman worked too. Unfortunately, Jane passed away in 2019, but we kept the band name in her honor.
The Jane Gang was originally formed as a group of female songwriters that encouraged and challenged each other to advance their songwriting craft. Over time the group began to provide backing vocals and accompanying instruments on each other’s songs and started to perform as a band. The Jane Gang was Unleashed!
The full instrumentation for the “Jane Gang Unleashed” includes:
- 3 vocalists
- 2 acoustic guitars
- 1 electric bass
- 1 cajon (box drum)
- 1 djembe (hand drum)
- 1 stomp box
- light percussion (egg, tambourine, etc.)
The band can provide their own sound equipment for small to medium venues. For larger venues, the group will need to assess the location to determine if their PA system can provide the required sound reinforcement. The venue needs to provide access to power, space large enough for 3 people with guitars, and protection from inclement weather.
For cases where the venue will be providing the sound system, the band will require the following inputs to the mixer:
- mic inputs: 3 XLR inputs for vocals
- percussion mic: 1 XLR input to amplify a djembe
- percussion mic (optional): 1 XLR input to amplify a cajon (only required for larger venues)
- instrument inputs: 3 quarter inch inputs for acoustic guitars and bass
- percussion input: 1 quarter inch input for a stomp box
For venues that also provide other equipment, the band will need the following stage setup. The group can provide any or all of the listed equipment to augment the house sound equipment.
- Microphones: 3 vocal mics and 1 (or 2) instrument mics
- Stands: 4 mic stands with boom arms
- amp: 1 bass amp
- chair: 1 chair or stool
- monitor: 1 monitor for the band to hear the sound
- DI boxes: 4 to connect guitars, bass amp and stomp box to snake
- Cables: All necessary cables to connect equipment
The group will work with you to arrange the appropriate sound reinforcement for your event. If you have any special requirements for your venue, please do not hesitate to ask!
Below is a sample list of cover songs that the “Jane Gang Unleashed” often performs. All the members of the group are songwriters so their repertoire also includes over 3 hours of their original material.
Bennie and the Jets - Elton John
Break Down - Grace Jones/Tom Petty
Can't You See - The Marshall Tucker Band
Closer - Shawn McDonald
Closer to Fine - Indigo Girls
Come to my Window - Melissa Etheridge
Don't Speak - No Doubt
Dust In The Wind - Kansas
Eleanor Rigby - Beatles
Escape - Rupert Holmes
Fire (When we Kiss) - Pointer Sisters/Bruce Springsteen
Fix You - Coldplay
Heat Wave - Linda Ronstadt
Hotel California - Eagles
I Can’t Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues - Elton John
I Will Remember You - Sarah McLachlan
I'm Tore Down - Freddie King/Eric Clapton
In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
Jammin' - Bob Marley
Lean on Me - Bill Withers
Let it Be - Beatles
Love Song - Lesley Duncan/Elton John
Love Will Keep Us Alive - Eagles
Loving Arms - Millie Jackson/Dixie Chicks
New York State of Mind - Billy Joel
Personally - Karla Bonoff
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
Summertime - Gershwin
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Time - Hootie and the Blowfish
True Colors - Cyndi Lauper
Turning Tables - Adele
We Can Work it Out - Beatles
When You Say Nothing at all - Alison Krauss
Where do the Children Play - Cat Stevens
Where Everybody Knows Your Name (Cheers Theme Song) - Gary Portnoy
You've Got a Friend - Carole King/James Taylor
Your Song - Elton John
Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Elton John, Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffet, Eagles, Carole King, America, Indigo Girls, Gin Blossoms, Bob Marley, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Sarah McLachlan, Bonnie Raitt, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Linda Ronstadt, The Marshall Tucker Band, Bill Withers.
The band will require power, protection/coverage from rain or other inclement weather, and space to setup 3 people with guitars and PA equipment. The group can provide their own PA system.
Don R. said “Franklin was on time, professional and certainly entertaining. We had a neighborhood cocktail party and he read the crowd perfectly. Song selection, set…”
Teresa B. said “These guys were great! We had a corporate conference at the art museum. They were the perfect addition to our networking cocktail hour! Great sound and…”
Susie W. said “Words can’t express the extreme Gratitude we have for being fortunate enough to have met Jon when I was searching for the right performer for our gathering!…”
Beth P. said “We had the livliest Christmas party we have ever had with the OWB in 2018. Their humor added fun to their outstanding music and voices. Variety, holiday…”