Search - Bob Franke :: The Other Evening in Chicago

The Other Night in Chicago was recorded live in Chicago at WFMT's Folkstage program, hosted and produced by Rich Warren. In addition to containing many of Franke's enduring favorites - "Allelluia, The Great Storm Is Over," "Hard Love", "For Real", "Thanksgiving Eve", and "A Still Small Voice" - his introductions capture his humor and reveal a personal side to the material, making this collection a self-portrait. Bob Franke (rhymes with "Yankee") began his career as a singer-songwriter in 1965 while a student at the University of Michigan. He was one of the first people to perform at the now famous Ark Coffeehouse in Ann Arbor. Upon graduation in 1969 with an A.B. in English Literature, he moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts, and has since made New England his home. Bob's songs are considered classics, fueled by his deep faith and the real-life lessons taught him by his 30-odd years of playing everywhere from concert halls to street corners. His concerts have appeared in lists of the top five musical events of the year chosen by critics in the Boston and San Francisco Bay areas. Among his live radio credits are A Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage, Our Front Porch, Sandy Bradley's Potluck, Folk Scene, West Coast Weekend, and Bound for Glory.