Frank Graves
FRANK GRAVES
Lancaster, CA
661 609 5986
Frank began his singing career at the Pilgrim Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. His professional singing career took off with the soul group, The Dynamic Soul Seven, who performed through out Kentucky and Ohio.
Frank initially joined the Army and completed his active duty tour. He completed thirty-three years of military service as a Active/Reservist serving with the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Air National Guard. As a member of the Navy, during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, he entertained the troops and tourists in the Persian Gulf as part of the USO shows aboard the cruise ship, Cunard Princess. He was presented the prestigious VIP Gold Plate Award for his outstanding performance as a solo artist. Frank completed his last twelve years of military service as the lead vocalist for the 562nd Air National Guard Band of the Southwest, Channel Islands CA.
With a contemporary style of his own, Frank writes and performs his songs with the desire to touch the heart, soul and mind of every listener.
Frank's talents are quite diversified, to his credits, he has studied theatre and on-camera commercial techniques at the DeVore Artist studios. He is a gifted singer, actor, writer, musician and all around entertainer.
Press Releases:
The Sacramento News and Review columnist, Buzz Norton states,”…Graves has great pipes, and if you dig Luther Vandross, you'll like his “To My Lady.” (1992)
The Sacramento Suttertown News, writer Tim McHargue, describes Graves' music as, “…a soulful ballard with Graves' smooth vocal and upbeat synth sound…gives the song “To My Lady” a professional contemporary feel.” (1992)
Frank was the (International Unisong Contemporary Award Winner) first place for best musician writer and song “Solid Rock
Performances:
Freedom Celebration Concert, Amphitheater Palmdale CA 2018
Black History R&B Concert, Palmdale Playhouse Palmdale 2018
Black History Gospel Concert, Agape Community Church Lancaster 2018
Black History Gospel Concert, Agape Community Church Lancaster 2017
R&B Palmdale Playhouse concert, 2017
Club 750 Blues Performance, Lancaster, 2018
Freedom Celebration Summer Concert, Palmdale Amphitheater, 2018
Black History Gospel Concert, Lancaster, 2018
Black History Concert, Lancaster, 2016 – 2017
SC Blues Concert, Malarkey Blues Club, Long Beach 2015
R&B Palmdale Market Street Festival, 2015
Black History Concert, Agape Community Church Lancaster, 2015
R&B AV Grand Oasis, Lancaster CA, Jazz Festival VIP Club – 2014
R&B Palmdale Market Street Festival, 2014
Arcadia Blues Club, with AD/Soul & Co. Arcadia, CA, 2012 – 2013
St. John Eudes, Granada Hills, CA, 2012 – 2013
R&B Toyota Music Festival, Lancaster, Ca. 2012
R&B St Joseph School, Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA, 2011
Maui Sugar Mill Blues Club, Tarzana, CA, Solo 2011
Multiple performances for the U.S. Military and CD/ DVD recordings (1993 – 2005)
International Unisong Contemporary Christian Musician 1stPlace (Solid Rock) 2001
Nominee for the 8thAnnual Los Angeles Music Awards (Jesus) 2001
Special performance appearance during Black History Month Celebration - Edwards AFB, CA 2008
Palmdale Playhouse Gospel and R&B performances - 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009
Stage Performance/Actor:
Shakespeare Festival / Mandarin singer (2001)
Exonerated / Actor (David Keaton) 13th Annual Cultural Historical and Educational
Award (2006)
Store Front / Singer (Knockin' at the Door) Agape Community Church Play (2010)
Discography:
