"It's Five O' Clock Somewhere" now available on Spotify and iTunes!

It's Five O' Clock Somewhere is now available on Spotify and iTunes! Happy holidays everybody!

RELEASE: IT'S FIVE O' CLOCK SOMEWHERE by To be Frank

NOW WE'RE RELEASING OUR NEW SINGLE - 

IT'S FIVE O' CLOCK SOMEWHERE!

With Love,

To be Frank

New Song: Piss Me Off - To be Frank

This is a "live-recording" of one of our new songs Piss Me Off.

Hope you like it! Enjoy!

With Love,

To be Frank

Karl-Oskardagarna i Växjö

The gig we had in Växjö a couple of nights ago was so much fun! We enjoyed every second of it - and we can't wait to play again!

And don't forget to watch our new music video for Black Sheep! 

BLACK SHEEP MUSIC VIDEO

It's here. We've put a lot of work into this song during a several weeks, both recording, doing the video and the cover art all by ourselves. Hope you'll enjoy it. Wear it out! Repeat it, love it and spread it. :)

With lots of love,
To be Frank

GIG!

TO BE FRANK LIVE AT KARL-OSKARDAGARNA, VÄXJÖ SWEDEN

On friday (7/8) we will play live at Karl-Oskardagarna, Växjö. We are really excited! 

We go on at about 9 PM!

See you there!

BLACK SHEEP RELEASE

On friday, July 31, we will release our first song from our upcoming EP! It's called Black Sheep and it's absolutely franktastic. The song will also come with a franksome MUSIC VIDEO.

So keep yourself updated on friday because that's the time when your world is gonna change forever. 

Until then - lots of love.

To be Frank

While making the video...

... We found this!

(Soon it's here - Black Sheep)

To be Frank @ Tryckerietfestivalen 4:th of July

Like we told you a while back we had a gig the 4:th of July, and it was such a blast! It went really well and it was so much fun to get out there and play again! We want to play more!!! BOOK US!!! ;D

Here are some pics from the day and we're planning to share a little video from the performance in a little while :)

After the gig, To be Frank @ Tryckerietfestivalen 2015

Emil & Alice before the gig

The hours before we spent on the beach

"Bullens pilsnerkorv" - a tradition by now ;)

Becca, Alice & Emil

Becca & Alice

/To be Frank

Saturday, yay!

And so it begins - today we're working on some guitar recordings!

/To be Frank

To be Frank @ Tryckerietfestivalen 4 Juli 2015

4:th of July we're performing at Tryckerietfestivalen i Torsås. We are psyched! :D

Drums? Check!

About a week ago Alice recorded the drums for four of our songs. We recorded in the studio at a place called UNIK. It went really well! Now the recording process continues and we're really  excited about it!

Today we also started working on a new song called That's all you ever like. And if I may say so...IT IS F*#&%@G AWESOME :D

/Rebecca

Game night

Today we decided to throw the dice and relax in the sun. We're looking forward to our retirement already. 

Interview with Alice

Alice Åkervik, drums and percussion

How old are you?

21

Zodiac (stjärntecken)?

Capricorn

Where are you born?

Kalmar

What do you do for a living?

I’m a substitute teacher and I work as a personal assistant. 

Favorite bands?

Kent and Led Zeppelin

Do you believe in anything supernatural?

Yes, I do. 

What drum kit do you have?

A Gretsch-kit

Countries you’ve been to?

Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Belgium, France, England, Malta, Greece, Slovania, Turkey, USA, Indonesia, Singapore. 

Phobias?

Sharks and open water. 

I you were a media character, who would you be?

Spider-Man. 

Favorite beverage? Regular and alcoholic.

Oboy and mojito.

Coca-cola or pepsi?

Pepsi

Burger King or McDonald’s?

McDonald’s

Dog or cat?

Dog

Tea or coffee?

Coffee in the morning, tea in the evening. 

Beer or wine?
Beer

Favorite food?

Italian food!

Favorite color?

Black

Favorite Tv-show?

Friends, Game of Thrones, Modern Family

Favorite Tv-character?

Winston (New Girl) and Pam (True Blood)

Favorite song as a kid?

Wannabe (Spice Girls) 

First stage performance?

Me and my sister used to perform as Spice Girls for our family, like every week… haha!

What was your dream profession as a kid?

Cleaning lady! And waitress. What a dream…

If you could live in another decade, which would it be?

1920’s in the US. I love the look of those long dresses, those ”Cruella Devil-cigarettes” and and those feather headbands… 

Favorite candy?

Chocolate

Favorite music album?

Du & jag döden - Kent

Favorite song?
M - Kent

What makes you happy?

Playing music, my family and friends, my dog

What makes you angry?

The patriarchy

Best personal qualities?

Really funny, kind, caring, awesome drummer and brings positive energy according to Emil & Becca.

Any negative qualities?

Forgets stuff, a lot. A tad grumpy from time to time. A little too into Hay Day. Stubborn.

Favorite chips?

Grillchips (Onion flavour)

Favorite drumsticks?

Vic Firth 

Favorite ice cream?

Ben & Jerrys cookie dough

Favorite saying?

”Bara vara…” - Morran

What did your life look like ten years ago?

I went to school, had a mohawk and I strictly listed to Ebba, Sex Pistols and Ramones. I had safety pins in EVERYTHING! I didn’t seem to really get it since I jumped on a trampoline every day when I got home from school, haha! I’d also just discovered Kent, which was a good thing!

Tuesday rehearsal

A couple of hours left till' rehearsal. Studio time coming up! We're recording drums in a couple of weeks, wohoo!

As promised...

As promised a long time ago, here's a picture of my homemade guitar as a finished version. 

And in case anyone got curious of what that SpongeBob pick looked like (you know the one mentioned in Rebeccas interview), here it is.

Stay tuned for an interview with Alice, it should be here very soon...

Interview with Rebecca

Rebecca Andersson, lead guitar & vocals

How old are you?

22 years old.

Zodiac (stjärntecken)?

Taurus (Oxe)

Where are you born?

Centrallasarettet i Växjö (Växjö hospital)

What do you do for a living?

I’m currently studying specialization in design of music and sound, musicology. And of course I’m the guitarist and vocalist in To be Frank.

Favorite bands?

Guns n’ Roses, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy, The White Stripes

Do you believe in anything supernatural?

Oh, yes

How many guitars do you have?

Two. One Hagström Swede and a ”homemade” Harley Benton guitar.

Countries you’ve been to?

Canada, Greece, Turkey, Denmark. That’s all except for London airport for half an hour, haha.

Phobias?

Bears, heights, big dogs and filth. 

I you were a media character, who would you be?

Mulan

Favorite beverage? Regular and alcoholic.

Milk and beer. Not mixed.

Coca-cola or pepsi?

Coca-cola

Burger King or McDonald’s?

McDonald’s

Dog or cat?

Mini pig

Tea or coffee?

Tea

Beer or wine?
Beer

Favorite guitar brand?

Hagström

Favorite food?

Potato gratin (swedish dish).

Favorite color?

White, baby blue and pink.

Favorite Tv-show?

True Blood. True Detective. Modern Family. Real Housewives of Orange County, haha.

Favorite Tv-character?

Eric Northman, True Blood. He’s a jerk but sometimes he has great comments. Phil Dunphy, Modern Family.

Favorite song as a kid?

Basket Case by Green Day.

First stage performance?

When I was five and had a ballet performance. 

What was your dream profession as a kid?

Musician and designer.

If you could live in another decade, which would it be?

1980s’. The music and the fashion (rock). 

Favorite candy?

Emil’s homemade pralines. And Marabou (swedish chocolate - sponsor us, haha!)

Favorite music album?

Use your illusion I and II. Made in Stoke 24/7/11.

Favorite song?
Back from Cali by Slash featuring Myles Kennedy (at the moment).

What makes you happy?

Music and love. Drama on TV. 

What makes you angry?

How much time do I have? There’s a lot. ;)

Best personal qualities?

Smart, funny, kind, brilliant song writer, great guitarist, very protective (lovingly), according to Emil and Alice. 

Any negative qualities?

Bad patience, no drivers license, has a need of very clear answers. Will not sugar coat a damn thing - not very smooth. 

Favorite chips?

Viking.

Favorite pick?

My Spongebob pick.

Favorite ice cream?

Magnum Pink Raspberry and Cornetto classico.

Favorite saying?

"At an incident of this kind it becomes more than a moral obligation to speak out, it will be a pleasure".

What did your life look like ten years ago?

At the age of twelve I had just started playing the guitar. Green Day was my favorite band. 

Interview with Emil

Emil Johansson, lead guitar

How old are you?

23 years old

Zodiac (stjärntecken)?

Aries (Vädur)

Where are you born?

Karlskrona BB

What do you do for a living?

I’m currently studying specialization in design of music and sound, musicology. And of course playing the guitar in To be Frank.

Favorite bands?

AC/DC, Alice Cooper, Cream and The Black Crows.

Do you believe in anything supernatural?

Lots of things. 

How many guitars do you have?

One Dean guitar split tale and a Gibson SG S3.

Places you’ve been to?

Denmark, Sweden, Stockholm, Gotland, Kalmar, Öland, Tranås and my grocery store… Haha.

Phobias?

I have a really strange phobia and it’s the feeling of flour. 

I you were a media character, who would you be?

Jack Sparrow

Favorite beverage? Regular and alcoholic.

Coffee and whisky. And they’re not too bad together either.

Coca-cola or pepsi?

Coca-cola

Burger King or McDonald’s?

Burger King

Dog or cat?

Cat

Tea or coffee?

Coffee of course

Beer or wine?
Beer

Favorite guitar brand?

Gibson

Favorite food?

Everything’s great except cabbage pudding. My favorite would be smoked salmon.

Favorite color?

Black and blue.

Favorite Tv-show?

True detective and True Blood. Everything True.

Favorite Tv-character?

Lafayette (True Blood) and Rust (True Detective).

Favorite song as a kid?

When I was six years old it was Everybody Get Up by Five. And when I got older it was Back in Black by AC/DC.

First stage performance?

When I was six years old I danced to La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin in the school cabaret.

What was your dream profession as a kid?

Paleontologist - because I saw Jurassic Park.

What is your dream profession now?

Rock star!

If you could live in another decade, which would it be?

1970s’, because of the rock’n’roll revolution and the freedom.

Favorite candy?

Don’t get me started. Everything!

Favorite music album?

Back in Black by AC/DC

Favorite song?
Back in Black by AC/DC

What makes you happy?

Music, love, food and drinks.

What makes you angry?

I wanna say idiots because that covers the whole field of assholes. 

Best personal qualities?

Kind, funny and thoughtful, great guitarist, according to Rebecca and Alice.

Any negative qualities?

Really bad orientation, loud talker, ”räkmackeglidare” (a person who gets away with doing a little bit less than everybody else).

Favorite chips?

Sourcream and onion

Favorite place?

Anywhere with my guitar and my woman, haha.

Favorite pick?

Jim Dunlop U.S.A. Jazz III

Favorite ice cream?

Ben & Jerry’s cookie dough and Magnum Almond.

Favorite saying?

”Don’t blame the Ferrari just because your ass can’t drive”.

What did your life look like ten years ago?

I was a thirteen year old boy with long hair that had just been saved by the guitar. My favorite song was Thunderstruck by AC/DC and I played the guitar every day and Thunderstruck was on repeat everyday, driving my parents crazy.

UPDATE

GOOD NEWS EVERYBODY

The original set-up is back in town. To be Frank now consists of

• Rebecca Andersson, lead guitar and vocals
• Emil Johansson, lead guitar
• Alice Åkervik, drums and percussions

So get ready for new material and gigs! 

Pink, it was love at first sight

I've forgotten to show you the new addition to my guitar collection! I now have two, this one and my white Hagstöm Swede - and that is all I need ;)  It's not so very new anymore since we made it last summer. Here are some pics I took when we had painted/lacquered it. It turned out real pretty, I'll show what it looks like in a few days.

With Love,
/Rebecca
To be Frank

Monday

I've just finished working on the drums for tonight.   Now it's not very much of the drums left. We are very happy with the sound of the drums, it's really gooood ;)

We also wanted to show you Emil's new To be Frank shirt that I sewed for him about a week ago. A picture of the whole shirt is coming up within the next few days.

/Rebecca

To be Frank

Hard work work!

Since last night we've started recording some drums. We've still got some more work to do though.

We've also spent some time working on the blog layout.

To be Frank's new profile picture.

Later,

To be Frank