America’s Got Talent — in Fishers

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Kelly and Travis Frank, a father/son Christian rock/pop band, perform together with music ranging from the likes of Van Halen to acoustic, electronic dance and hip-hop. (Photo by Nancy Edwards.)
Kelly and Travis Frank, a father/son Christian rock/pop band, perform together with music ranging from the likes of Van Halen to acoustic, electronic dance and hip-hop. (Photo by Nancy Edwards.)

By Nancy Edwards

A local musical duo has performed for the Super Bowl, appeared on “Parks and Recreation” and played during a concert with Christian artist Michael W. Smith.

One of the band members may have a chance to be seen on TV again — on “America’s Got Talent.”

Travis Frank, 19, is half of a Fishers Christian rock/pop band, KandTFrank. The K in the band’s name stands for his dad, Kelly, 44.

Kelly, a broker/owner for Creative Approach Realty by day, enjoys his creative outlet of “’80s hair band meets evangelical” on evenings and weekends.

Father and son may have different opinions — Travis plays acoustic, electronic dance and a bit of hip-hop — but they both incorporate positive messages in their songs.

A few years ago, they created a 10-track CD called “Come Close to Me,” “a mash of his songs and my songs,” according to Kelly, for those who either can’t get enough of the sounds of Van Halen or prefer young, hip-hop music.

Kelly started a Christian rock band in the ‘90s. It didn’t take long for Travis to take interest.

“Travis was carrying cords around at age 1,” Kelly said. “He was always with us around the music.”

“Music is a big part of our family,” Travis said. “I started writing songs at 13 but didn’t get serious (about music) until I was 14 or 15. I released my first video at 14.”

Travis has had plenty of practice with his dad; the two typically perform at venues such as Fox & Hound in Carmel and Cheeseburger in Paradise in Fishers. The aspiring teenager is also studying music production and wants to learn as much as he can about the industry.

Later this month, Travis will be auditioning on “America’s Got Talent.” He is determined to reach his goals — with help from a lifelong inspiration, his dad.

“I think he’s young enough and has the ambition to succeed,” Kelly said. “Until then, I’ll jam with him as much as I can.”

For more information on Kelly and Travis, go to http://www.kellyandtravisfrank.com/.


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