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"They are an Oasis, the Real Thing" -Lisa Horngren "A Masterpiece." -Janne L, Sweden "I can't stop listening to 600 miles"--Alisa, USA, "I used to be a nerdy loser until I started listening to the Lost State of Franklin. Within a few weeks I got smarter, started to have friends, meet girls and earn more money." -Drew B. "Saddle up & check it out!" -DX Ferris, Scene Magazine "Your 'Windshield Sky' cd rocks!! You guys 'tore it up' thru out the whole cd!!" -Debra, Michigan "So comfortable, you feel like you already know the songs, until you catch some resonant lyric and realize this has never been done before." -Camille "Lost State of Franklin remind me of a lovely jamming session over breakfast with friends in France. Lovely people, lovely times." -Joanne R., Sheffield, United Kingdom "Lost State Of Franklin's love for performing is admirable, their performances have a great sound, are upbeat and relentless...what more can I say, they are awesome." -Kristi S., Parma "lsf is a phenomenol band!" -Nicole R, Detroit "...A modern country hit, displaying sharp songwriting that's an earmark of the whole disk" -Anastasia Pantsios, Free Times "Hi!! Just to say you were amazing!! Congratulations from Belfort!"--Mathoo, France "The time I spent working with J Scott Franklin as a recording engineer was some of my best memories in the studio. His writing and musicianship are top notch. As a human being, it is hard to find any better." -Charlie Mosbrook, Electric Monkey Music "To me LSF means a great band and a lot of feeling on stage. I love all the guitar solos; especialy 'Don't Be Mad'" -Adil D, Belfort-Montbéliard, France It is the histories and styles they bring to the band that make Lost State of Franklin a united front" -Christine Young CoolCleveland.com "Saddle up & check it out!" -DX Ferris, Scene Magazine "Awesome album 'Quarter to Lonely'. I'm a new fan here in NC."--Richard, North Carolina "Lost State of Franklin are good friends of mine and I am a BIG FAN! They are up there with the best when it comes to Country. They sound great, their music is infectious, they are really great performers and as country singers they are all top shelf! They are massive at what they do. Believe me! Watch out Ireland, Nashville, and the world. If they ever make it across the pond from the USA I will be front seat. Check them out live!" -James Kilbane, Ireland "Yay! I'm glad I found this group. You guys rock! :)"--Claudia "Music for the Masses" -Jon Benson, Plain Dealer "I'm glad you guys came back to Belfort, my family and i, were really looking foward to see you again. You're band still xxxxxx rules!!!"--Cha, France "Real-as-the-day-is-long", -CAF WICR 88.7FM, Indianapolis Bio LSF is built on the songs, the vision and the history of Scott Franklin and Tyler Postma: Jazz, Country, Rockabilly, Beat Poetry, Big Band, Rock and Roll, Bluegrass, Heavy Metal. After 2 years of touring America's rock clubs, coffee shops, honky tonks and festivals, Scott Franklin met the young Rob Muzick at Mike's barn. Rob was 20 years old and a perfect compliment to Scott's compositions. Scott was in the process of returning south, to Nashville, but hung around to make a demo of his original music with Rob. The demo became more involved and Scott brought in more musicians, including Actress turned Vocalist: Tyler Postma. That demo became Quarter to Lonely and whileTyler began with the band as a vocalist, she learned washboard until her ambition led to the drum set (standing up) stagefront like the rest of the band. Lost State of Franklin has performed mutliple times in Europe and played over 500 American shows . Rob Muzick now tours with the upcoming star Matt Stilwell out of Nashville, Tennessee. Tyler has become one of the most followed female entertainers because of her unique style of stand-up drumming and her captivating voice. She has inspired countless young girls to become something beyond the normal expectations of society. The band has been nominated for numerous awards, such as Scene Magazine "Songwriter of the Year", Free Times "Americana Band of the Year", and #1 played band on the monthly tallies of college radio shows of every genre from Folk to Punk to Country to Americana. The upright bass has always been an integral part of their style, sound and look. It's one of those things that sets LSF apart from similar bands. They have played with a dozen brilliantly talented Upright Bassists. Bassist Jeremy Cotrell has a long history with LSF (Well, as long as you could have with such a young band) and adds his personality to the group as well as the over 5 instruments he plays. Neither Tyler nor Jeremy has ever attended music school or taken lessons. They learned out of sheer will and are up on that stage complimenting Scott's vision; that you will learn the things you hunger for. Have you seen this band? You'll be inspired to act on your own passions. _____

	J. Scott Franklin - Songwriter/Vocals/Guitar/Trumpet/Piano Nominated “Scene Magazine Best Songwriter of the Year”, Scott dazzles crowds with his energy and love for the audience. He was born in Emporia, Virginia. As a teenager, he moved to Ohio and attended Bowling Green State University on a trumpet scholarship. Scott has performed extensively across North America, the Bahamas and Europe, and was a soloist with (Grammy Winner/Motown Artist) Willie Smith’s band. He has written over 400 original songs in almost every style imaginable.	Tyler Postma - Vocals/Standing Drummer/ Washboard Audiences are endeared by her southern charm and classy, million dollar voice. She was raised on the southern most point of Alabama; the Gulf shore. Before emerging as one of the world’s few stand-up drummer/vocalists, she starred in dozens of independent films, major theatre productions, television and radio commercials. Tyler has performed as a Jazz, Blues and Americana Vocalist as well as a Stage & Film Actress, Commercial Actress and Model. She holds several degrees including an MFA in acting earned on full scholarship from Case Western Reserve University.
	Jeremy Cottrell- Bass/Vocals/Banjo/Mandolin In Florida, Jeremy grew his roots as an American Roots artist. He led a touring Rockabilly group on guitar and composed music for commercial television. He also led a traveling Swing Dance group. Jeremy is a songwriter of vast styles including Electronic, Rockabilly, Rock & Country. His songs are heard in the band A Train and the Steamers with brother Aaron Cottrell and guitarist Denny VanArnhem. Jeremy comes from a family that has owned and run Yorktown Lanes for over 50 years.

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