Infinite Frequency

Ian Franklin’s band “Infinite Frequency” has featured many great players through the years. Franklin founded the band while back east in Boston attending Berklee College of Music. The jazz-funk and groove-rock collaborative recorded their debut CD, “What If”, with Joe Laquidara former side-man of the band Boston.  They released the CD in May of 2006 and performed throughout the North Eastern United States, taking first place in the Boston Regional Global Battle of the Bands and performed at the National Finals at the Key Club in Hollywood, CA.

Currently, Infinite Frequency Circa 2016 features Eric Strand on drums, Jen Rund on bass, and Julia Beth Runkle on backing vocals/tenor sax/percussion.

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Eric-Strand-IF-AboutPage-PictEric Strand (Drums/Sounds/Backing Vocals)
Eric Strand is one of the most passionate and dedicated drummers The Frequency has ever known. He is a dear and close friend.  Eric and Ian Franklin first started making music together in various projects back in 2002. More recently Eric began playing with The Frequency in August of 2012. Their chemistry has ripened playing all these years together.  Since age 15, drumming has been Eric’s core focus and passion. His thoughts become transformed into cohesive rhythmic energy, always pushing limits. He thrives on experimentation and new sounds. Born with a gift for timing and amazing dexterity, Eric brings inspiration to his audience, who are captivated by the depth and quality in all he plays. Delving into new technologies in sound creation, attempting to satisfy a never-endind thirst for perfection and diligently chasing the unique buzz of being able to create something new…. Eric Strand drums with experience, insight, inquisitiveness and dedication.

Jen-Rund-IF-AboutPage-PictJen Rund (Bass/Backing Vocals)
Jen brings smooth fluidity and groove  to The Frequency and her spirit shines bright. Insatiable  in her exploration of music, Jen has performed and recorded with a wide variety of people and ensembles in both the US and Europe, including: rock, pop, folk, Latin, jazz, R&B, funk, and blues bands, in venues ranging from clubs to festivals.  Her love of the fusion of musical styles and improvisation has found a home in the San Francisco Bay music scene, where she has performed and recorded since 2011.  Deeply influenced by many different experiences, Jen has a style all her own, and brings a passionate joy of playing to all of her musical endeavors. More info and selected recordings at www.reverbnation.com/jenrund

Julia Beth Runkle (Vocals/Sax/Percussion)

Julia Beth is a versatile singer and instrumentalist who has been playing sax, percussion, and singing with The Frequency since March 2015.  Soon after joining a local rock band in high school as a singer, bassist, and pianist, Julia Beth realized that music was her passion.  From that point on she dedicated her life to music by playing live music as much as possible and and moving to LA to study music therapy. During her time in LA, Julia Beth worked as a session vocalist and performing artist which gave her the chance to collaborate with musicians in genres ranging from rock to live EDM, Irish Folk music, and musical theatre pieces.  Julia Beth brings richness and warmth to The Frequency, and a sweet vocal blend.

Tim McKee (Guitar) 
 
 
 
Ian Franklin & Infinite Frequency’s debut full length, “Breaking Grounds”, features a talented cast of Bay Area Musicians. See below.
Bass
Ben Bernstein (Formerly of New Monsoon)
Almir Crnovic (Rock Ko Fol)
Josh Atlas
Drums
Paul Spina (Formerly of Groundation and Les Calypols Frog Brigade)
John Lazarus (Of Frobeck)
Evan Bautista (Inca Silver and Blisses B)
Horns
Adam Theis (Jazz Mafia) on Trombone
Mike Olmos (Jazz Mafia) on Trumpet
Tony Peebles (Jazz Mafia) on Tenor Sax
Mark Growden Tenor Sax
Keys
Eric Levy (Garaj Mahal and Night Ranger)
Jordan Feinstein
Sky Nelson
Cello
Bryan Horne (Hot Buttered Rum)
Percussion
Mike Stevens
Guitar/Backing Vocals
Chris Pappada
Backing Vocals
Mayu Kawata
 
 

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