Sometimes it's difficult having a band name that contains a naughty word. And playing songs containing various naughty words. Because, as cute as your band might be, it doesn't always look good on paper. Or to your parents. Your boss might not appreciate the ironic silliness inherent in singing about wanting a cocktail and wanting to get laid.
But I guess it's like what your mom always says, if you make a funny face long enough, it'll get stuck that way. Make up a silly band name one night when you think you're being funny...it sticks. And you end up with a big "EXPLICIT" label on your face. When you sing songs about your galoshes and the a.m. radio*, this feels kind of funny. (But then again, you also sing songs about feeling heavy motherfucking metal and lighting people on fire, so hey, maybe this is not too funny). Don't get me wrong, I totally heart our band name, I just think it's a little...misunderstood.
*and find yourself referring to yourself in second-person
Aside from brief twinges of naughty-band-name-guilt, Bitch Franklin is on a mighty upward swing. What we're swinging towards, I don't really know, but it sure is fun! We played a most triumphant gig at 19 Broadway a few weeks ago. My stage fright is down to threat-level yellow, which makes the whole experience a little less sweaty-palmed and gut-wrenching, and a little-more like fun.
AND....Mark and I are writing more songs, which is good news for anyone who likes our songs! To give you a sneak preview, we just finished a song lovingly entitled Spoons, in which we sing about Elliott Smith, Kurt Cobain's sweater, Sid, Nancy and hot air balloons. We also are finally finishing up a song we started a long time ago. It's our first love song, all about epic love, devotion, damsels in distress, unending quests, and Super Mario Brothers. I'm sorry Mario, but our princess is in another castle! Other songs in the works touch on important social issues like booty calls, Frenemies, the dreaded walk of shame, and the sobering effects of Sol Food after a night of drinking.
If you think any of that might be up your alley, come check out one of our shows! We are playing at the fabulous Peri's Bar in Fairfax, CA on Friday, August 12th!!
We'll be sharing the stage with 5 Minute Orgy (how's THAT for a band name!), and Hung Like a Nun. (Wow, with a line-up of band names like that, people might show up expecting an ENTIRELY different kind of night!). But Hung Like a Nun is good clean fun! They play happy songs about bidets and blackberry jam and are incredibly good looking people. And 5 Minute Orgy always brings out the sexy dancing ladies as they rock their way into the late-night hours. And this is a special night indeed, since we'll be celebrating the glorious birth of Hung Like a Nun front man Dan Rauk! (which means people will be getting drunk and who knows, you might meet someone nice to make out with!).
Oh, also, if you come to our show, you can pick up a copy of our Super Tiny EP! Just three bucks (or we'll just look the other way while you take one!)
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