FRANKIE J. In the early 60’s, Frankie J. founded Beechwood-Villa Records and was the musical director and producer. He has toured the U.S., including Hawaii, and overseas to Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. He has performed many times with Joe Louis Walker & also with Guitar Shorty and has led many bands over the years under his own name. Frankie J. also performed at the historic Playboy Club in San Francisco and as a solo pianist at Francis Ford Coppola’s home and dozens of Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino County Wineries & private engagements. He has played in nearly every possible group configuration, from big bands to small bands and for various singers and singing groups. Rick has also performed for many benefits over the years This multi-talented musician & vocalist has shared the stage with the likes of Bobby Freeman, Herb McQuay, Lee Oscar & Tavares and performed with Lenny Williams, Bruce Conte, Rick Stevens, Michael Jeffries, When you’re as rock-solid as Rick, you can’t help but move to the groove!
NEIL STALLINGS A man of few words, Neil lets his guitar do the talking and what a language it speaks. Neil has opened for great artists such as; War, Funkadelic, Johnny Winter, B.B. King, Jimmy Reed, Tower of Power, The Chambers Brothers, Mandrill and Freddy King. Neil is also an experienced vocalist, delivering each song with a rich, soulful interpretation and is a very dynamic and physical performer. He has toured the U.S. and Overseas.
Is much more than a pianist & keyboardist. Musician since age seven, professionally for over 50 years, he has also honed his skills as a songwriter, vocalist, organist, producer, arranger, composer, orchestrator, musical director, & teacher.
Frankie J’s uplifting energy and soulful musicianship just makes you feel good and want to be around him, as he joyously shares his love for music and life.
Frankie J. was the musical director for a Tami Terrell Show, has shared the stage with many of the greats including The Four Tops, Redd Foxx, Cab Calloway, The Sons of Champlin and more.
Has been drumming professionally for over 30 years with extensive
touring in the U.S., including Hawaii and also Canada.
and at casinos, and is no stranger to the recording studio.
Ken Bazell & Chester Thompson,
and performed at the legendary Playboy Club in San Francisco.
Guitarist extraordinaire for over 40 years, has shared the stage with King Floyd, The Four Tops, Albert King, Sly Stone and The Platters.
