Derek Frank has built a career as a touring bass player, traveling the world with such icons as Shania Twain, Gwen Stefani, Air Supply, and many others. In the downtime of these gigs, he discovered a private music world inspired by the cultural debris of his 1970s childhood.

Years ago, the bassist-composer began to write the kind of music he used to hear on 1970s TV and movies. Today, Derek is leaning into the solo artist side of his career with his third solo album, Origin Story, released March 25, 2024 on all streaming platforms, CD, and vinyl. Origin Story boasts Derek’s strongest instrumental jazz-funk compositions to date.

Derek’s handpicked quintet features guitarist Joshua Ray Gooch (Derek’s longtime bandmate with Shania Twain), keyboardist Carey Frank (Social Distortion, Tedeschi Trucks Band), drummer Randy Cooke (Smashmouth, Brit Floyd), and percussionist Demian Arriaga (Miley Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers). Also joining the party is keyboardist Matt Rohde (Jane’s Addiction, The Chicks), guitarist Anthony King (Buffy Sainte-Marie), The Fat City Horns, and guitarist Brent Mason, widely-regarded as one to the top 10 session guitarists of all time.

Catch them at King Eddy on April 24th. SEATING AND STANDING ROOM. ALL AGES.