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Dan Franklin is a Los Angeles based producer/songwriter/composer/multi-instrumentalist. Originally from Ukiah California, Dan moved to L.A. to finish his bachelor’s degree in the heart of the music industry. Throughout the years, Dan has amassed a diverse list of clients and credits.

As a multi-instrumental performer, he’s spanned every genre, playing with everyone from Slash to Leann Rimes on every stage from Disneyland to the Grand ‘Ole Opry. In addition to playing well with others, Dan also has his own project, ‘Dan and Leland’. Featuring guitar monster Leland Jackness, the duo is currently recording their fourth album.

On the production side, Dan has had his scores featured on Fox, MTV, VH1, CBS, NBC, Comedy Central, as well as the big screen.

 

Dan proudly plays:

 

 

 

 

 

Ken Franklin Guitars

franklinguitars.com

 

 

 

 

 

GGould Basses

ggould.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robert Keeley FX 

rkfx.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Divided by 13 Amplifiers

dividedby13.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cathedral Pipes Microphones

cathedralpipes.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weber Mandolins

http://webermandolins.com

Production Discography:

Dan Franklin, Pieces (In Production)

Mandie Pinto, New Album (In Production)

Dan Franklin, The Desert (2017)

Paul Carganilla, Waiting For You (2017)

Dan Franklin, The Web (2016)

The Hot Sauce Song, Paul Carganilla (2016)

Dan Franklin, The Live to Dream Project (2016)

Waiting For You, Paul Carganilla (2016)

Leland Jackness, Blanket of Blue Skies (2015)

Shunt McGuppin, Bad Honky (2015)
Dan Franklin, The Best Ride Of Your Life (2015)

Dani Kerry, Back to the Water EP (2014)

Melissa Disney, Love You Anyway (2014)

Dan and Leland, Mind Of Mirrors (2014)

John Disan, Heartbreaker (2014)

Sasha Pieterse, No, Single (2013)

Dan Franklin, The Miracle You Are, (2013)

Nathan Shrake, In The Living Room (2013)

Common Shiner, Before They Sold Out, Vol 2 (2013)

Sasha Pieterse, I Can't Fix You, Single (2013)

Sasha Pieterse, R.P.M., Single (2013)

Sasha Pieterse, This Country is Badass, Single (2013)

Nathan Shrake, O Holy Night, Single (2012)
The Skullduggers, Staggers and Jags (2011)
Jordan Holder and the Current, EP (2010)
The Orange Effect, EP (2010)
Dan and Leland, Nothing Will Ever Be the Same (2009)
Jordan Holder, The Sun, the Moon, and What’s Left in-Between EP (2008)
Colin Blades (Doc McGhee Ent.), Demo (2008)
Dan and Leland, If the Moon Was Full (2008)
Johnny K, My Love (2008)
Lu Rain, Lu Rain EP (2008)
Ann Marie Boskovich (American Idol), Demo (2007)
Dan and Leland, The Rush of Sights and Sounds (2007)
Mandie Pinto, Where You Are (2007)
Nathan Winston, Altitude EP (2007)
Drew Davis (Doc McGhee Ent.), Demos (2006)
Dan and Leland, New Directions (2006)
Dan Franklin, ‘Til the Red Lights Fade (2003)
Alodiah, Alodiah EP (2003)

TV/Film/Licensing:

Home Alonzo, 6PH, Composer

Bleecher Report, #Sunday, Composer

Cletus and Roscoe, Web Series, Composer

Lizzie, Dreamworks, Composer
AXE-COP, Rugburn, Composer

The Horseman's Apprentice (RFD), Composer
90210, CBS (2010), sync
Cartoon Hospital, Fox (2009), Composer
The Temp, NBC (2009), Composer
The Real World, Sydney, MTV (2008), sync
Lewis and the Last Laugh Squad, Comedy Central (2008), Composer
Rednecks in Space, 6PH (2006), Composer
Tank Tales, 6PH (2004), Composer
Where My Dogs At? pilot, MTV (2004), Composer
The Aggronuts (2003), Composer
At Any Cost, VH1 (2000), sync

 

Other Notable Highlights/Folks I’ve worked with:
Slash
Leann Rimes

Disneyland (music in the theme parks)

Guy Moon (Fairly Odd Parents)
Joel Goldsmith (Stargate SG-1, Witchblade)
Mike Elizondo
Josh Freese
Jennifer Paige
Bret Simmons (Megan Mullaly Show)
Molly Leikin
Grand ‘Ole Opry
Disneyland Band Leader
Knott’s Berry Farm
Kellie Coffey (BNA)
Steve Sulikowski (Universal)
Kerry Harvick (Lyric Street)
Aaron Lines (RCA)
John Angotti
Drew Davis Band
Kevin Dukes
Fletcher Sheridan
Nikki Horner (Lyric Street)

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