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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With more than 35 years of performances at colleges and clubs, private and corporate events, radio and television shows throughout the US and opening concerts for many nationally known music and comedic performers...................., Rose n' Thorne are.......... An intricate, inventive and expressive acoustic guitar accompanying great male/female harmony & wit, performing terrific original, classic, unigue and unexpected acoustic cover songs, delivered in an entertaining, audience aware approach....and they're really lots of fun and they sound GREAT!
They provided the perfect music for our reception, loved having them both! Super sweet, reliable, and amazing voices, would definitley book again!
Response from Rose N' Thorne:
Thanks so much Josie!
Well done on your part too!
We're here if you need us!
Dan & Karen R&T
These two are the upmost professional duo and best performing artists ever! 100% would book them in the future. They provided high quality entertainment and could fit into any occasion-full range of music options. It was awesome that they threw in a bit of humor too. They are naturally talented and good hearted people … Don’t hesitate to book them!
Everything promised. Talented folks, professional in every way.
Loved working with these two, very professional. Their voices combined make for very easy listening with a great variety of songs from the 70's through today. They engaged with our guests and often added a little comedy to the show. Our guests loved them and asked us to book them again.
Rose and Thorn put on a great show. Interacted with guests and just genuinely nice, talented people. I'd recommend to anyone.
Response from Rose N' Thorne:
We were happy to take part in this fun neighborhood's first Christmas Tree Lighting! Really nice people who genuinely appreciated our music. A very innovative approach to serving food and drink in this cautious time. Hope it's annual and we'd be glad to do it again! Rick, Reggie and Ryan were gracious
hosts. Thanks to everyone at Gig Salad as well. Happy Holidays!
ROSE n' THORNE
We have discovered that finding really good entertainment in Polk county is next to impossible. We were very fortunate to have made plans for an early dinner at the Harborside Restaurant in Winter Haven this past Sunday (8/20) while the Rose N' Thorne team was entertaining. The female vocalist was amazing while her partner on the guitar matched her talent. Together they provided three hours of outstanding musical tributes to many of our all-time greats including Carole King, Patsy Cline, Elvis, & Simon/Garfunkel just to name a few. They also presented some original songs they recently composed and were more than willing to take requests. To say it was a great afternoon would be an understatement. I might add that the food and service at the Harborside Restaurant was outstanding. We enjoyed moderately priced Grouper sandwiches while luxuriating in the ambiance of this lakeside location. All in all it was one of the most pleasant dining experiences that we have enjoyed since moving to Florida almost 8 years ago. Although it was all good, there is a bit of a downside to this review in that this amazing couple only perform periodically at this location. I do not know their full schedule, but I do know that they will be returning to the Harborside Restaurant on Sun., September 10th from 3 to 6 pm. We'll be there!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 180 - 240 minutes
ROSE N' THORNE can stay in the background providing relaxing and soothing acoustic guitar and vocals, for weddings, restaurants, and private parties, indoors or poolside! AND TOO, if you're looking for two entertainers who use their musical and comedic gifts marrying harmony and wit to invite a crowd to get involved and enjoy a night of pure fun, that's a done deal.
Intricate, inventive and expressive acoustic guitar playing, one of the best female voices you will hear in the area and a male vocal who does great impressions and harmony, along with a few terrific and proven original songs, are all, what you will be so impressed with.
You will be glad you made the choice to have ROSE N' THORNE play for you.
Originally from upstate New York, ROSE was the lead singer/entertainer for one of Upstate's most popular club and wedding/corporate bands, The Deltones. As a solo performer she has opened concerts for Shania Twain and Benny Mardones as well as winning several vocal contests and performing at clubs and colleges throughout the Northeast in an acoustic duo with Thorne.
Also hailing from Upstate ,THORNE was the songwriting half of CNY's most popular acoustic duo Holmes & Mancini. In the duo and as a solo artist, he has released 3 singles, 2 major CD recordings and has been signed to a song publishing deal with New Memphis Music. He has performed at clubs and colleges all across the US and opened shows for many nationally known music and comedic performers including Orleans, Melissa Manchester, Al Jarreau, Dave Mason, Aztec Two-Step, Tom Chapin, John Sebastian, Gene Cotton, Robert Klein and Jay Mohr, to name a few.
The two did shows in and around CNY and the NACA colleges circuit til moving to Nashville, pursuing strong song interest from several publishers.
Following family to Central Florida, they let go of the music business for several years until one night in February 2016, they played four songs at an open mic and the crowd and the clubs owners fell in love.
All that previous experience quickly gelled into their former great sound and entertaining sense of humor.... and they have been a "hit" everywhere they've performed. And oh yeah, they've been married now for 19 years and that makes for a fun and magical music and entertaining evening, of great original songs and wonderful renditions of popular and unique female, male and duo covers!
ROSE N' THORNE provide their own PA sound equipment, with powered JBL speakers, mixing board with effects, mics and stands.
They don't use digital backing tracks.
The energy and talent is REAL.
May 08, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
February 25, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 04, 2021 • 7:30pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
February 13, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Concert |
December 09, 2020 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
April 25, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Mattison's City Grill, Bradenton, Fl |
April 18, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Mattison's City Grill, Bradenton, Fl |
April 16, 2017 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | HARBORSIDE, Winter Haven, Fl |
April 11, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Mattison's City Grill, Bradenton, Fl |
April 04, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Mattison's City Grill, Bradenton, Fl |
April 04, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Mattison's City Grill |
March 21, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Mattison's City Grill, Bradenton, Fl |
March 14, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Mattison's City Grill, Bradenton, Fl |
March 07, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Mattison's City Grill, Bradenton, Fl |
September 17, 2016 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | CYPRESS LAKES GRILL, Lakeland, Fl |
August 28, 2016 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | HARBORSIDE, Winter Haven, Fl |
July 31, 2016 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | HARBORSIDE |
July 08, 2016 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | CYPRESS LAKES GRILL |
To start, there are hundreds of songs from 1950s to the 2010s crowded inside the heads of these two music lovers. Songs that may pop out of nowhere or by request and they may be "spot on" and/or "improvised." From "Sentimental Journey" to the Bee Gees!
They do, however, have an actual set list and below are samples:
"In My Life" - The Beatles
"Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel
"It's Too Late" - Carole King
"Love is a Losing Game" - Amy Winehouse
"Harvest Moon" - Neil Young
"All My Life" - (link hidden)ndstat & A. Neville
"Weather With You" - Crowded House
"We Just Disagree " - Dave Mason
"I Can't Make You Love Me" - Bonnie Raitt
"Don't Know Why" - Nora Jones
"Psycho Killer" - Talking Heads
"When Will I Be Loved" - Linda Rondstat
"Dance with Me" - Orleans
"Can't Help Falling in Love" - Elvis
"Apology" - Maia Sharp
"Old Man" - Neil Young
"Crazy" - Patsy Cline
and some terrific original songs!
Beatles
Paul Simon
Carole King
Neil Finn ( Crowded House)
Rickie Lee Jones
Celine Dion
XTC
CSNY
Todd Rundgren
Joni Mitchell
Drum & Bugle Corps
Donald Fagen ( Steely Dan)
Elvis
Everly's
Burt Bacharach
Cole Porter
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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…”
Tiffany K. B. said “Jonathan was amazing. He is super talented- knows 500 plus songs of many genres. He has the best personality and delivers his music in a fun, entertaining,…”
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…”
Jared O. said “Marc did a phenomenal job with the prep and planning aspect, his musicianship was top notch, and was personable! 10/10 - would recommend!”