By Mark Ambrogi
After one semester at Indiana University, Travis Frank realized he was itching to get started on his music career. So he left school to make his musical career a full-time pursuit.
“I’m doing what I love,” said Travis, a 2012 Fishers High School graduate.
His album, which includes 18 tracks, will be released on April 14, his 22nd birthday. “It will be pop, EDM (Electronic Dance Music) and hip hop. I’m looking to put together an acoustic EP as well, maybe four to seven tracks,” he said.
Travis is the oldest of nine children of Fishers resident Kelly and Tracy Frank. The youngest is 1 year old.
“I play everything from classic hits of the ‘60s to top 40 hits of today,” Travis said. “I try to cover a spectrum so everyone has one or two songs they really like.”
Travis is playing an acoustic set from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays at South of Chicago Pizza and Italian Beef, 56 S. 9th St., Noblesville.
“This is good because it gets my name out there,” Travis said. “Toward the summer I’ll be getting a lot more patio shows and stuff like that. My goal is for the summer is playing these gigs around town.”
Kelly and Travis also play together with a band.
“We play ‘80s hairband Christian rock and he has acoustic and electric dance music,” said Kelly, who owns Creative Approach Realty. “Depending what the venue is we’ll do churches, we’ll do bars and he can do it with himself or a full band.”
Kelly said Travis’ love of music was established early. Kelly and Tracy toured in a Christian rock band when Travis was an infant.
“Ever since Travis has been old enough to crawl, he’s been playing,” Kelly said.
Kelly said the driving focus now is to get Travis’ solo career launched, but they will do some full band performances in the summer.
Travis is represented by Blonde Entertainment. Travis and Kelly also act and model and are represented by Helen Wells Agency.
They have appeared during “Parks and Recreation” when it filmed in Indianapolis. Both portrayed gladiators during Madonna’s Super Bowl halftime show and perform in commercials.
For more, visit travisfrankmusic.com or kellyandtravisfrank.com.
