Performance / Projects:

- Champagne Francis This is my band that I sing/play guitar and write for. Our latest cd is called "I Start To Daydream" www.champagnefrancis.com

- Jersey Boys Tour This Broadway show features the songs of Frankie Valli. See the Guitar Player magazine article link on the home page.
www.jerseyboysbroadway.com

Past Bands :


Scout (2002-2004) recording "This Soft Life"

PRESS: "This Soft Life" made the top 10 records of the year on LEFT OFF THE DIAL and POP MATTERS

http://www.leftoffthedial.com/1_04Feature/Jake2003.htm

and CMJ A&R Alert

http://scoutisaband.com/images/ScoutCMJA&RAlert204.jpg

Better Days (2001-2002): recording "Superstar"
This band featured Kevin March (Guided by Voices) on drums. "Superstar" was the theme song for The Today Show's talent search.

Past Broadway :

"Hairspray" (2006): Subbing for Peter Calo (Guitarist for Carly Simon) www.petercalo.com

"Movin Out" (2004-2005): Tony Award winning Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp musical. Playing with members of Billy Joel, Enrique Iglesias, Brian Setzer, Joan Jett, Rainbow, Alice Cooper, Blue Oyster Cult, Tommy James, Hall & Oates, Al Dimeola, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Robert Palmer, Whitesnake, Tower of Power, Huey Lewis, Goo Goo Dolls, George Benson, Paul Simon, Bobby McFerrin, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Carly Simon, 10,000 Maniacs, Bon Jovi, the Rascals, the Monkees, Mike Stern, Todd Rundgren, Meatloaf

TV: Jay Leno, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Today Show