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News Roundhand Rowan
"Roundhand Rowan is a young rock band founded in Burgettstown, comprised of the craziest guys you'll ever meet. Their on-stage energy is palpable and their moves are funky-fresh. Their shows usually consist of fake moustaches, head-bands, obscure pop-culture references, and an overabundance of charisma. Unlike other bands with similar on-stage antics, nothing is lost on the music front. Their performances are always tight and their original tunes are catchy and unique with a hint of brutality. Harry Funk of the Washington Observer-Reporter has called their song "Genesis" an "ambitious" "battlefield-themed epic" that conveys the message without being too over-the-top. They get shows scheduled sporadically, but if you get wind of one, make sure you go see them. Your life will be changed." March 2009 Addicted - Feature March 2009
March 2009 Webster University
Wednesday, April 3-5, 2009 Webster University 314-246-7962 February 2009 Pro Tools User Group
Wednesday, March
4, 2009 Parsons Audio 781-431-8708 February 2009 Bay State College
Wednesday, March
4, 2009 Bay State College 617-217-9000 February 2009 The Hartt School, University of Hartford 
J
is proud to be speaking
at: Tuesday, March
3, 2009 The Hartt School 860.768.4454 
February 2009 Pro Sound News - January 2009
J Franze and Jim Cristaldi were mentioned in the January 2009 issue of Pro Sound News. February 2009 Allison Piccioni - A Season For Change (Nominee for three Peoples Music Awards 2009 "Best Female Solo Artist, Pop, and Indie/Rock/Metal/Punk")
"My name is Allison Piccioni, all my friends know me as Al. I’m originally from Chardon, OH, am currently living in Boston, MA and plan on moving to California in the next year or so. Music is everything to me, and silence is just as valuable as a note. I’m looking forward to playing gigs around the Boston area with the band very soon- I’ll have the show dates and times posted as they come. You’d be surprised how many brilliant song lyrics are said and not written down each day- I carry my journal everywhere. Everyone that I’ve met has inspired me in some way, and I’m so thankful for all the support from my wonderful friends :)" January 2009 CDIA Boston University
Monday, January
12, 2009 Center for
Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University 781-209-1700/800-808-CDIA January 2009 Allison Piccioni - Season For Change
Sample: Final Goodbye "My name is Allison Piccioni, all my friends know me as Al. I’m originally from Chardon, OH, am currently living in Boston, MA and plan on moving to California in the next year or so. Music is everything to me, and silence is just as valuable as a note. I’m looking forward to playing gigs around the Boston area with the band very soon- I’ll have the show dates and times posted as they come. You’d be surprised how many brilliant song lyrics are said and not written down each day- I carry my journal everywhere. Everyone that I’ve met has inspired me in some way, and I’m so thankful for all the support from my wonderful friends :)" December 2008 Pro Sound News - November 2008
J Franze and Allison Piccioni were mentioned in the November 2008 issue of Pro Sound News. December 2008 Mixing a...z "Jam packed with practical and creative techniques for young mix engineers. J Franze does a great job of presenting the fundamental building blocks of mixing in, "Mixing a...z." He covers all the tools in the mix engineer's arsenal, along with a step by step explanation of the process, while always balancing the craft with the art of mixing." ~ Charles
Dye, Producer/Engineer November 2008 Matt Green - Patterns of the Humans
Sample: The Wasteland “Matt Green is something from another planet. His music refuses to be placed in any comfortable package. “Patterns of the Humans” is out to break any conventions that Matt can find. He borrows influence from anywhere his mind travels; the result is an eclectic and continually evolving journey through Green’s psyche. No two songs sound the same and are guaranteed to intrigue and captivate the listener. This is experimentation at it’s best” November 2008 Pro Sound News - August 2008
J Franze and Allison Piccioni were mentioned in the August 2008 issue of Pro Sound News. September 2008 2008 Boston Area Definitive Audio Student Summit (BADASS) Hey Audio Students... J is proud to be one of the guest speakers at this years BADASS, featuring: Workshops, Tutorials, Giveaways, Career Info & Advice, Audio Manufacturers, Studio Demos, Software Demos, and Pros that you want to meet! J will share his knowledge of the recording industry and discuss his latest projects, including the production of Nashville’s Latest Alternative Singer/Songwriter Tristin Burke, and the restoration of previously unheard live recordings of artists such as, Charley Pride, Dolly Parton, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Roy Acuff.
The New England
Institute of Art Conveniently
Located on the MBTA Green Line All day garage parking available for $6 A valid student ID from The New England Institute of Art, UMASS/Lowell, Berklee College of Music, Bay State College, Emerson College, Boston University CDIA, Boston College, Wheelock College, University of Maine, New York University or Hartt School of Music will get you ADMISSION this event.
September 2008 Nextcat
"At Nextcat, we’re hoping to create the first global online networking community for all things relating to the entertainment industry. We’re 100% independent, and not beholden to any large corporation. With Nextcat.com, we hope to provide a marketplace of ideas and opportunities for both established and emerging talent, as well as a forum and meeting place for fans and enthusiasts. Nextcat’s founders recognize that the traditional way the entertainment industry has operated for the last half-century is getting turned upside-down --at light speed. We firmly believe that from all of this disruption can come refreshing new opportunities -- and we’d like to become a catalyst in this process, by providing artists and musicians (like ourselves) with a broad platform to freely exchange ideas, job opportunities, and much more." September 2008 Allison Piccioni
"My name is Allison Piccioni, all my friends know me as Al. I’m originally from Chardon, OH, am currently living in Boston, MA and plan on moving to California in the next year or so. Music is everything to me, and silence is just as valuable as a note. I’m looking forward to playing gigs around the Boston area with the band very soon- I’ll have the show dates and times posted as they come. You’d be surprised how many brilliant song lyrics are said and not written down each day- I carry my journal everywhere. Everyone that I’ve met has inspired me in some way, and I’m so thankful for all the support from my wonderful friends :)" July 2008 AES
"The Audio Engineering Society, now in its sixth decade, is the only professional society devoted exclusively to audio technology. Its membership of leading engineers, scientists and other authorities has increased dramatically throughout the world, greatly boosting the society's stature and that of its members in a truly symbiotic relationship." June 2008 Plugs
"Welcome to Plugs a music industry network for the professional or those offering professional services to the music industry."
June 2008 Joel Fry
"I'll Drink The 5th"- the music video can be found on our Video Page. "Music has been in Joel’s blood since the day he was born, on Christmas day. Joel would become the only son in a family with four daughters. His mother, a school teacher specializing in music, who has now become a pastor, and his father, a retired Command Sergeant Major in the US Army, instilled the importance of hard work, drive, and dedication into their son at a young age. By the age of four, Joel was already performing gospel music in church. By the age of ten, he was writing songs, and by fifteen, he Joel was playing in local country bands around his hometown of Van Wert, Ohio. Immediately, his remarkable talent and captivating stage presence began gaining attention and he quickly found himself opening for acts such as Neal McCoy, Chris Ledoux, Diamond Rio, and Kenny Chesney. " June 2008 Max Alan Winer
Plugged In presents "Sweet Life" a benefit concert for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. June 6 & 7, 2008 7:00-10:00 PM, and June 8, 2008 5:00-8:00 PM at the Village Club, 83 Morton Street, Needham, MA. Featuring: 26 Plugged In teen bands and special guests Zimbabwe Band, Bongo Love, and Boston Singer/Songwriter Max Alan Winer. "Life In Eclectic Times©, Max Alan Winer's CD debut, introduces you to a vital, magnetic young artist whose songs are written with honest heartfelt lyrics. A singer/song writer, Max has done his fair share of performing and recording in the Boston music scene over the years, and has maintained a close intimate relationship with music for most of his life." June 2008 Full Sail University
"If you're looking to launch a career in music, film, video games, design, animation, or entertainment business, you've come to the right place. Over the past 29 years, Full Sail Real World Education has built a reputation as one of the premier media arts colleges in the world. Throughout the entertainment industry, Full Sail graduates have made their names working on award-winning films and albums, acclaimed video games and design projects, live productions, working inside major media companies, and more." March 2008 Kevin Chase - I Won't Fall (Nominiee for the ECMA 2008 "Country Album Of The Year")
"Eastern Canada has produced many world-class performers and New Brunswick’s Kevin Chase is no exception. This Country singer – songwriter has been pegged by music industry personalities as “one of only three new Canadian acts presently on our radar.” With the release of two singles off of his album ‘I Won’t Fall’, Chase has burst into Country music radio to the thrill of Country music lovers across Canada. ‘I Won’t Fall’ is proving to be Kevin Chase’s strongest work yet. Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, it is a collection of mid-tempo traditional style country tunes, and real Country music fans will love the lyrical stylings and rich full melodies that are unique to Kevin Chase. In particular the title track ‘I Won’t Fall’ is a powerhouse of a song that speaks to anyone who has ever experienced discouragement and disappointment, delivering a personal message about carrying on despite the odds." January 2008 Justin Honaman - Saturday In The South (Nominiee for the IMA 2007 "Country Album Of The Year")
"Justin is combining his musical talent with his desire to reach out to help others with the Makin' Magic Happen Campaign for Kids to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA). Determined to record his first country album, Justin collaborated with Nashville's best talent to record his first album called "Saturday in the South!" 40 percent of album sales are donated directly to CHOA, one of the country's top children's medical organizations. Justin's style can best be described as pop country. It's witty, fun and upbeat! In light of the college football theme of the album, Justin is especially enthusiastic about Saturday in the South, an up-tempo tune Justin wrote that pays tribute to college teams all over the South. The album also includes hit songs The Cost of Being Me, Someone is Missing Her, and Longneck Story Short." October 2007Tristin Burke - Love Me Again
Sample: Love Me Again "Growing up in Nashville,
Tennessee, Tristin Burke has spent her entire
life listening, learning and truly appreciating the art of music.
Starting at a very early
age, she began writing and composing her own
music. Soon writing poetry and songs became an emotional outlet
and her way of life.
Writing from real life experiences, every song
is filled with true emotions that anyone can relate to. With influences
ranging
from Alanis Morissette, Tracy Chapman, Melissa
Etheridge, Sheryl Crow, Jewel and more... August 2007 Recording Artist Survival Camp
When: June 1 – 2 Where: Goins Recital Hall, TSU (Tennessee State University) Performing Arts Center Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Open to: Musicians, producers, engineers, and vocalists Cost: $100 Info: Mark Crawford, 615-963-5210 Register On-line: www.RecordingArtistSurvivalCamp.com Presenters: Nashville Songwriter Joe Doyle, Instructor of Audio Recording Technology Jon Lechner, Nashville Recording Engineer J Franze, Session Vocalist Amy Walsh, EMI A&R Manager Brandon Egerton, Music Row Attorney Rush Hicks, EMI Marketing Manager Ken Pennell. More: An intense, two-day music production and business seminar featuring active music industry speakers. Learn studio protocol, miking techniques, production tricks, digital editing tips, copyright protection, marketing insights, and more. May 2007 IADT (International Academy of Design & Technology)
J is proud to be one of the Digital Audio Instructors at IADT (International Academy of Design & Technology). "Looking for a fast-paced career in the exciting music and entertainment industries? Have an opportunity to translate your passion for music into a successful career in Digital Audio Production! Wherever there is inspiration to be captured, your skills in audio production can make you an integral part of the creative process. Completing a Digital Audio Production program can help put you on the path towards a successful career in producing or digital audio recording engineering, and can even help strengthen your skills as an artist. By choosing to study Digital Audio Production at IADT - Nashville, you can learn necessary skills for working in the music, radio or television industry, such as recording practices, audio technology, and creating music." April 2007 Katie Mission - Give Me A Little Something
"Katie Mission is a young and vibrant 20-year old singer from Sherwood Park, Alberta. It was at the tender age of 6 that Katie realized that music was to be a part of her life when she began to sing and take piano lessons. Country music had always been a part of Katie's household. One of the first songs she ever sang was a country classic, "Grandpa Tell Me 'Bout the Good Ole Days" by The Judds. She and two of her cousins and her sister sang this for her Grandpa for his 75th Birthday party. This first early performance must have been an indication of what Katie would eventually come to accomplish." July 2007 Nashville Music Guide - Feature February 2007 J Franze, Nashville's Up-and-Coming Master Engineer
As far as credits, J's list is extensive. He has collaborated with, and/or offered his expertise in some way, shape, or form to such places as: NBC, Comedy Central, Saturday Night Live, DSM Producers, Hugh Bennett Productions, and Pitt/Penn Productions. Regarding specific artists he has worked with, the list includes Phil Vasser, Keith Urban and Kim Richey. J has worked on albums for the Dave Matthews Band, Tracy Byrd and Travis Tritt. His latest projects are the popular local talents, Matty McRee, whose debut album "Closer to More" is set for release in December, and Tristin Burke, whose debut album tentatively titled "Upside Down" is set for release early 2007 via Spin Red Productions which J co-founded with colleage Jim Cristaldi. February 2007 Tristin Burke - Upside Down
Sample: Anything "Growing up in Nashville,
Tennessee, Tristin Burke has spent her entire
life listening, learning and truly
appreciating the art of music. Starting at a very
early age, she began writing and composing her
own music. Soon writing poetry and
songs became an emotional outlet and her way of
life. Writing from real life experiences, every
song is filled with true emotions that
anyone can relate to. With influences ranging from
Alanis Morissette, Tracy Chapman, Melissa Etheridge,
Sheryl Crow, Jewel and more... Matty McRee - Closer to More
Sample: The Day the Voices Left "Matty McRee is out to redefine the term singer-songwriter. Armed with an arresting gravelly voice and a guitar, Matty doesn’t look or sound the part of what the term singer-songwriter has come to entail. And that’s okay with him. “I’m one of those totally self-absorbed writers – my songs are raw emotion,” says Matty. “Happiness, anger, sadness, hopefulness…If I’m doing it right, all those emotions should reveal themselves in the music.” Hailing from Greenville, South Carolina and now living in Nashville, Matty has wrapped his music in the traditions of southern rock n’ roll and infused it with strains of country music borrowed from his adopted hometown. When entwined with his clever, fresh approach to songwriting, the result is a an incisive and powerful rock experience, evident throughout his debut CD, Closer to More (Spin Red Productions, produced by Jim Cristaldi, engineered by J. Franze). From the darkness of “115” to the emboldened “Someday,” the lover’s tale “Stars” and the loss of naiveté of the title track, Closer to More is a smart, anthemic story of a man on a mission to discover himself and make a few friends along the way. Accompanied live by brothers Mike and Matt Payne (All-Star United, Matthew West)on lead guitar and drums respectively, John Murray on bass, and Matt Gilder (Chris Tomlin) on keyboards, Matty breaks the boundaries in which singer-songwriters have been confined by standing the definition on its head." November 2006Indie Music Stop - Feature October 2006
October 2006 Pro Sound News - Feature September 2006
Spin Red Grand Rocks Music City Nashville, TN (August 30, 2006)--Spin Red Productions, a young production company in Nashville, is built around the partnership of producer Jim Cristaldi and engineer J Franze. Founded in 2005, Spin Red recently held a grand opening party, welcoming artists, engineers, producers, and friends to their newly renovated offices of business located in the heart of Nashville's Music Row.
Spin Red Productions is currently producing and recording Tristin Burke. Her album, Upside Down, is projected for release this fall. The promotional CD, Spin Red Productions Vol #1 was distributed to party participants, and is available through the Spin Red website. Franze's book, Pro Tools a...z was also given as a door prize. Spin Red Productions
September 2006 Pro
Tools a...z ñJ has worked with me on many recording projects, and I trust his knowledge of Pro Tools completely. Whether you are a novice or skilled user, his book will enhance your efficiency and ability, as well as heighten your understanding of Pro Tools. I believe that this book will be an essential guide for every engineer to keep close at hand.î ~ Bob
Bullock, Producer/Engineer 
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Mixing a...z
Pro Tools a...z
J
is excited to be entering into the studio to work
with Pittsburgh's premier rock band Roundhand Rowan.
J
is proud to be speaking
at:
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is proud to be speaking
at:
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is proud to be speaking
at:
J
would like to congratulate Allison Piccioni whose
album "A Season For Change" (Produced/Engineered
by J Franze) was recently announced as a nominee
for
three Peoples Music Awards
2009 "Best Female Solo Artist, Pop, and
Indie/Rock/Metal/Punk."
J
is proud to be one of the special guest panelist
at:
J
has just finished mixing Matt Green’s debut
album entitled Patterns of the Humans. Scheduled
for release in December of 2008.
Saturday, September
20, 2008
J
is proud to be the Featured Producer of the Nextcat
Music Community.
J
is excited to be entering into the studio to work
with the talented, up-and-coming singer/songwriter
Allison Piccioni on her debut album. Allison will
assemble an extraordinary cast of musicians from
the renowned Bereklee College of Music for a set
that will indeed showcase the brilliance of this
artist - a singularly expressive vocalist, a brilliant
interpreter of other people's emotions, a graceful
and confident songwriter. In particular, Allison’s
debut album will display her ability to bring life
to songs with the most affecting material. J and
Allison have chosen these songs with personal care,
and envision creating a riveting emotional journey
that is everything a listener and fan could hope
for.
J
is proud to have been elected 2008-2009 Vice-Chairman of the Audio
Engineering Society's Boston Chapter. He looks forward to serving
and educating engineers and students through the Audio Engineering
Society in the Boston area. 
J
is proud to be the Featured Member of the Plugs
Music Community.
J
would like to congratulate Joel Fry on the release
of his latest music video
"I'll Drink the 5th". If you watch closely you might
see producer/engineer Matt McClure and engineer
J Franze.
J
will be the engineer for Max Alan Winer Saturday,
June 7, 2008 at a JDRF Benefit
show in Boston. Max will be backed by David
Samson and by Josh Roberts (Angry Hill).
J is proud to be one of the
Recording Arts Instructors at Full Sail University.
J
would like to congratulate Kevin Chase whose
album "I Won't Fall" (Mixed by J Franze) was recently announced as
a nominiee for the ECMA 2008 "Country Album Of
The Year".
J
would like to congratulate Justin Honaman whose
album "Saturday In The South" was recently announced as a
nominiee for the IMA 2007 "Country Album Of
The Year".
J
has just finished producing/engineering Tristin
Burke's latest single "Love Me Again."
J
would like to congratulate Katie Mission whose
single "Give Me A Little Something" (Mixed
by J Franze) recently spent 3 weeks at #2 on
the LA Hot Country Chart
J has been a Freelance Engineer
at many different studios in Nashville, New York,
and Boston. Sound Stage, Blue Sky, ESS and Masterfonics
are just a few studioes where J fine-tuned his
already excelled engineering skills. To add to
all of the countless hours spent in classrooms
and studios, J still takes on the awesome task
of assisting Digidesign in Dely City, CA. He tests
their Pro Tools Software before its release to
the public.
J
has just finished producing/engineering Tristin
Burke's debut album, "Upside Down", with Spin
Red Productions.
J
has just finished producing/engineering Matty
McRee's debut album, "Closer to More", with Spin
Red Productions.
With
a combined experience of some 20 years, the Spin
Red principals have worked together for seven years.
They formed Spin Red to seek out new talent, and
to help them achieve their full potential, including
artists such as Taylor Bates, Chad Wilson, and
Nashville Star Finalist Malennda Anderson.