FRANK is not a band named after some male leader but it is the English word : frank, direct that illustrates the music of the French female frontwoman Elise Lounici. The quartet plays a powerful old school Blues-Rock with hints of Chicago Blues and Soul Music. On stage, the songs become rougher, more personal. It’s all about energy and feelings.

FRANK was founded in 2021. It is in between lockdowns that Elise Lounici (vocals and guitar) writes and composes the first songs. These times present an opportunity to reconnect with a creation process. A voice, a guitar, an old note book, and that’s it. The result is an organic music that gives way to emotions. Music to share on stage. An outlet. It is with Sébastien Gaschard (drums) that the songs begin to take shape. At first the duet builds its set with Blues and Folk aesthetics throughout a year of rehearsals and busking.

The following year they are joined by Colin Pradier (bass). The music then enters a new dimension…