Franklin's Wheel

The jazzy grooves, jamming musicality and Latin flavoring of Franklin's Wheel will get you up off your seat and shaking your booty! Drawing caparisons to such acts as Santana, Steely Dan, Billy Joel, and Chicago, the band’s music is arranged to allow room for musical freedom and exploration, so no two Franklin’s Wheel performances are alike. Franklin’s Wheel is a jazz/rock fusion jam band from Miami, FL, featuring Emilio Vizcaino on vocals, Mike Matthews on guitar, Christian Russo on sax and flute, Brian Smith on keyboard, Andrew Herero on bass, Robert Barcelo on drums, and 2009 Miami New times "Best Percussionist in Miami," Joe Collado on percussion. The band was born out of a desire to explore jazz/rock fusion in a contemporary alternative rock/jam band format that pays homage to the rootsy fusion sound of the 1970s. The band members are all seasoned veterans of the South Florida music scene and beyond, and bring their diverse influences together in a unique blend of styles. Our 12-song CD, Now, is available on iTunes, CD Baby, CD Universe, and our website--www.Franklins-Wheel.com. We are currently performing at various venues throughout South Florida and beyond. The bastard love-child of Santana and Steely Dan, with a bit of Billy Joel thrown-in for good measure!