Artist Information

JOHN THE FRANKLIN (J t F) began their career playing 2 nights every week for 6 months at Joe’s Crab Shack on I-240. From there they have branched out to various casinos in the state as well as restaurants, private parties, and wedding receptions. Playing folk rock music that is timeless, including some country selections, J t F is a perfect selection for events that could be enhanced by music that everyone would know,
yet played at a volume that would not interfere with conversation while allowing those who wanted to just sit and listen a pleasure able listening experience.

John the Franklin is:

Frank Barry- Frank is a long time musician in the OKC metro area. He started J t F back in 2009 because he wanted to expand his musical horizons from the drums (having played with, and currently playing with the classic rock band, FULL CIRCLE) to playing guitar and harmonizing to his favorite folk rock songs. Frank’s day job is as an educator in Norman along with being a private tennis instructor.

Marvin Hudson- Marvin started with Frank in J t F back in the Crab Shack days. He has played bass for many years in a variety of settings. Marvin’s day job is as a minister for a Methodist church in the OKC area. Marvin has an engaging personality and is a steady presence on the bass.

James Massie- James plays lead guitar with J t F. He also is the guitarist for FULL CIRCLE. James joined J t F one year ago as he, too, wanted to expand his playing experiences combining his expertise on the electric guitar in FULL CIRCLE, with his acoustic ability in J t F. Without a doubt, James is one of the top guitarist in the state having an extensive résumé of playing experience. His day job is an employee for the City of Norman. James is always positive and ready to play.

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8 Days a Week – Beatles

Adrianna – Vince Gill

All I Have To Do Is Dream – Everly Bros.

American Pie – Don McClean

Annie’s Song – John Denver

Blue Bayou – Roy Orbison

Boy Down The Road – Seals & Crofts

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

Cheeseburger in Paradise – Jimmy Buffet

Country Roads – John Denver

Daniel – Elton John

Danny’s Song – Loggins & Messina

Desparado – Eagles

Fire and Rain – James Taylor

Grandma’s Feather Bed – John Denver

Homeward Bound – Simon & Garfunkel

Horse With No Name – America

How Can I Tell You – Cat Stevens

Into White – Cat Stevens

Let It Be – Paul McCartney

Lonely People – America

Lyin Eyes – Eagles

Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffet

Moon Shadow – Cat Stevens

Morning Has Broken – Cat Stevens

Nights Are Forever – England Dan & John Ford Coley

Peaceful Easy Feeling – Eagles

Rhythym of the Rain – Dan Fogelberg

Rocky Mountain High – John Denver

Sister Golden Hair – America

Sundown – Gordon Lightfoot

Thank God I’m a Country Boy – John Denver

The One You Love – Glen Frey

The Sounds of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel

Time in a Bottle – Jim Croce

Tin Man – America

Trying To Get Over You – Vince Gill

Ventura Highway – America

Vincent – Don McClean

Wedding Song – Loggins & Messina

What a Day For Daydreaming – Lovin’ Spoonful

What’s Forever For – Michael Martin Murphy

Wildfire – Michael Martin Murphey

You’re 16 – Ringo Starr

Proud Mary – CCR

Wake Up L’il Suzie – Simon & Garfunkel

Aimee – Pure Prairie League

You Are The Woman – Firefall

Bad Moon Risin’ – CCR

Never Gonna Feel That Way Again – Kenny Chesney

Take It Easy – Eagles

Midnight Special – CCR

When She Cries – Restless Heart

You’ve Got a Friend – James Taylor