Happy New Year's

Wishing everyone a very happy, safe New Year....we hope 2009 is a great year for all.

Thank you to all our friends and fans this year for your

support *you know who you are* may the economy

improve and this year be a great one!

Most of all, we wish for PEACE!!!!!!!!!!

December

Wishing you all a very wonderful holiday..whatever form it takes!

Enjoy vacation..whether you are going skiing, jetting to Florida or staying home and SLEEPING LATE (our vacation of choice) we have many gigs to play before we rest..so you can come and visit us in the evening.....if you are around before the holiday frenzy..we will be at with Witherspoon Grill this Tuesday,December 23rd 6:30-10 pm. 

  After x-mas.. if you have anything left in your tank,or need to unwind and let someone else cook...we will be at the Saltcreek Grille Friday December 26th.

Then we've got a winter  wedding December 27th

 Keith doing brunch at the Saltcreek Sunday Dec 28th, solo piano , 11:30 2:30,and before you know it , New Years Eve at Cherry Valley. It's a private club..so we can't invite you..but if you belong you'll know what to do!

Happy 2009! We hope to see you at at least one of these events!

Myspace

Visit our new myspace page for our jazz quartet..

 see the link to the right>>>>>>>>>>>>>!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you want a cd we've got them hot off the press...

Where have I been?

Busy!

Tis the season as they say..we've been x-mas party fixtures and will be for several weeks to come...

But between holidays we will be back at the Witherspoon Grill , Tuesday December 23rd and at the Saltcreek Grill Friday December 26th..keep checking for updates!

This Week

Pre -Thanksgiving merriment.....

Everyone is home for the holidays...stop by the Witherspoon Grill this Tuesday evening, November 25th 

for some great music,special guest Abe Speller on drums this week with Keith , Wilbo and Laraine 6:30-10 pm

Lisa and  Robert had a fantastic anniversary party last night..wishing them many, many more to come!~

Saltcreek Grille

OK....FOR ALL OF YOU WHO CAN'T MAKE IT OUT ON THOSE TUESDAY NIGHTS (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE..!)

WE ARE AT THE SALTCREEK THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST..7-11 

IT IS LOCATED IN FORRESTAL VILLAGE IN PRINCETON.,PLENTY OF PARKING..GREAT ATMOSPHERE...FIREPLACES,COUCHES,

PRETTY COZY.

OUR QUARTET WILL BE PERFORMING THERE THIS WEEKEND..SO STOP ON BY, FOR DINNER OR JUST TO HANG OUT IN THE SPECTACULAR LOUNGE..

This Weekend

CONGRATS TO LAURA AND ERIC (PLEASE STOP RAINING BY TOMORROW!)

OUR FRIEND ...MAY YOU HAVE A TERRIFIC WEDDING

AND LATER ON..HEATHER AND LEN...A GREAT WEDDING IN THE EVENING...

BUSY WEEKEND....!

WITHERSPOON GRILLING

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 11TH.....COME VISIT THE GRILL..WE'VE GOT OUR NEW JAZZ CD OUT!

What's up

Fabulous wedding for Sue and Ray on Saturday....have a great time (but don't leave your heart)

in San Francisco!

This week...expect a very wild and wooly wedding for Amy and Chris....

Hope you are ready to rock out!

Jeanna and Gene

Hey Laraine and Keith!                                             Cairnwood Mansion 10/05/08

 

 Geno and I wanted to Thank You for making our wedding day a fairytale !! Keith and the band could not have been any more perfect! Very professional, social, and everyone are still talking about you guys! We were a little nervous to use a live band, but You nailed it! I am a tough customer, but I am very satisfied!! You made my wedding! The dancing did not stop, and no one wanted the night to end! THANK YOU!! I will recommend you guys to all my friends getting married!

We will be up to see you at witherspoon grill soon!

Jeanna and Geno Bellardo!

It's Snowing?

YES , IT IS SNOWING, IT IS OCTOBER 28TH..WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT PICTURE?COME STAY WARM AND HAVE A HOT TODDY(DO THEY STILL MAKE THOSE?)YOU'LL HAVE TO ASK WILL OR STACY...

AT THE WITHERSPOON GRILL TONITE WITH

KEITH, WILBO ,TOM AND LARAINE

WE HAVE OUR NEW CD..DID I MENTION THAT A FEW TIMES?!!!

WEDDINGS

CONGRATS  TO LISA AND KEN THIS WEEKEND

AND SUE AND RAY NEXT WEEKEND!

This Week

Can't say it enough....

We will be at Witherspoon Grill this Tuesday October 28th 6:30-10

Yes....you can watch the World Series and listen to jazz at the same time!

 TEMPETUOSO

This week

Hi all....welcome to fall.pretty officially here I'd say..(look at the leaves!)

this week we've got a great wedding Saturday.....congrats to Lisa and Ken

and next week the Witherspoon Grill on Tuesday, October 28th

our JAZZ CD IS OUT!! WE'VE GOT THEM HOT OFF THE PRESSES...WILL HAVE SOME AT THE GRILL AND IF YOU WANT MORE INFO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

THE CD FEATURES ORIGINAL SONGS AND SOME GREAT STANDARDS.....

This weekS GIG

HI ALL..WITHERSPOON GRILL

TUESDAY OCTOBER 14TH 2008

6:30-10

KEITH ,WILBO, TOM ,AND  JULIUS TOLENTINO ON SAX VISITING FROM NEW YORK FOR THIS NIGHT!

THIS WEEKS GIG

COULD IT ACTUALLY BE OCTOBER ALREADY?

THE LEAVES ARE CHANGING...........

CELEBRATE THE LAST DAY OF SEPTEMBER WITH US

TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 30TH 

WITHERSPOON GRILL

MAYBE A FEW SUMMERY DAYS LEFT!

6:30 10 KEITH LARAINE TOM WILBO

AND THIS WEEK JEANNA AND GENE'S WEDDING!

IT WILL BE BEAUTIFUL!

New Things

Please keep checking back...we are making some exciting new additions to our orchestra!

The Piano Man

Witherspoon Grill

Tuesday September 2nd....post labor day music!

6:30-10 pm

Keith, Laraine, Wilbo ,Tom

Dog Days

It hasn't been too bad for August weather wise...school starts in a few weeks!!!

Hard to believe...so hang out with us this Tuesday at the Witherspoon Grill

6:30-10 pm

Check back often..we just scheduled a bunch of new fall & winter dates at the Saltcreek Grille

SUMMERTIME

AND THE LIVING IS EASY...

WELL NOT IN THAT RAIN YESTERDAY......WE

THANK OUR FRIENDS FOR COMING OUT TO THE SALTCREEK

ON AUGUST 9TH

WE ARE BACK THERE THIS THURSDAY, AUGUST 14TH 7-10

OUR TRIO

SUNDAY...JUDY AND BARRY'S WEDDING..CONGRATULATIONS!

Tonite

AUGUST 5TH THE WITHERSPOON GRILL

PRINCETON FINEST..6:30-10

u tube

yepp we are up!!!

take a look!!

Cara

 

Silpada News

 

IT'S FINALLY HERE!! THE NEW 2008-09 SILPADA CATALOG!

You can view the entire catalog on MySilpada web site. I'm sure you'll find there are many pieces you can't live without. What's even better is you can learn how to earn all your favorite pieces for FREE!

It's never too early to jump start your holiday shopping! 
Please call or e-mail me with any questions.

Best Regards,

CARA KLOSE

Cara

Check out our friend Cara's (oh and by the way..bride whose terrific wedding we played in September almost 2 years ago)

The jewelry is gorgeous..I have seen it it up close and you should look thru the stuff!

Dog days

Well. it's August now...and we know typically the hottest month of the year...
you need to get to the Grille's
For music..ours..and yes they are air conditioned!
We are working on a jazz cd and will keep you posted on the progress~

It's August already!

To put on the calendar!

Witherspoon Grill

Tuesday August 5th 6:30-10 quartet

Saturday August 9th Saltcreek Grille jazz and assorted other fun stuff!

Quartet and maybe more!

Sunday August 10th new place..Acacia in Lawrencville NJ

Keith on piano 5:30-8:30

Thursday August 14th Keith Franklin Trio

7-10 Saltcreek Grille

WITHERSPOONING

WITHERSPOON GRILL, THIS TUESDAY JULY 22ND

6:30-10 PM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DON'T MISS IT.... IT IS THE PLACE TO BE ON A TUESDAY EVENING!

THIS WEEKS WEDDING

WE DID A TERRIFIC WEDDING SATURDAY FOR JENN AND JOHN AT

PROSPECT HOUSE , LOCATED AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY 

IT WAS A HOT ONE OUTSIDE...BUT A COOL, WONDERFUL, PARTY INSIDE!

THIS WEEK

WITHERSPOON GRILL FUN, MUSIC AND FOOD

TUESDAY JULY 22ND....if you have missed the last few Tuesdays, you

are missing out on a great time~

6:30-10 pm

Weddings in general

Have been reading various articles about the state of the wedding business...

Along with the gas crunch and housing market, couples are stressing over the cost of wedding day bliss....

And think about it..carefully...but don't skimp on your day too much...there are ways to

do things in a frugal way..But.. No! don't plug in that i-pod too fast and expect a great dance party! Save that music for your workout at the gym..

You do need some guidance, professional musicians, and someone who knows about the flow of a party. You should not  worry about the music not working, the i-pod breaking, sub par sound!

There is nothing like live music...and if you are looking to save $$ . consider the fact that we are no agency!!

 It's just us, independently owned, operated, showing up at your wedding...doing the work ourselves..no middle man!

We'll work with you! We understand times are tough for most. Especially starting out.

You don't absolutely need a 14 piece band...look at smaller options....5 or 6, 8 or 9..

We can figure it out with  you.

We will be doing this for a long time to come!

July 14th

Just returned from  weekend of working at the shore...great weather and a lot of fun!

Back for a private gig Thursday and a lovely wedding this Saturday in Princeton...

Congrats Jenn and John..it will be fantastic..hoping for a beautiful day for you!

Last night

What a night at the Witherspoon!!!

Busy busy....!

We thank all our friends for coming to see us...hope you had a great time!(We know you did.)

We'll be back July 22nd.....summer is certainly kicking at the Grill!

Witherspoon

Back at the Witherspoon this Tuesday, July 8th..so when you all return from a sunburned shore weekend, stop in and say hi ...6:30-10 pm.

Last time was JAMMING in there!!So don't miss out...we've got lot's of new songs in our rep!

Saltcreek Grille

I know, you have seen this already..but it never hurts to remind!

This Friday July 4th we are at the Saltcreek Grille

Forrestal Village, Princeton N.J.

7-11 funky jazz, swing, and blues and a very cool bar area....couches, comfy chairs..

check it out

Wedding consultant

• Don't forget...I am now  taking on a limited number of clients as a wedding/event consultant!
  

Have thought about this for a while, and since that is pretty much what I have been doing anyway,

feel it's time to forge ahead full steam.

So if you need a consultant to help with any all details. where, when , how, I know all the vendors,

all the venues, and have some wonderful ideas about how to make your party outstanding!

Smile! various and sundry photos 2008 gigs. rehearsal ,etc.

Website

If  you have not seen it yet...check out our website

www.franklinandalison.com

click on the home page and the " Just Married" icon, (click here too!)

It will take you a to a beautiful slideshow featuring 

some of our brides and grooms

If you want to send us a picture or 2 and be included..please let me know

Some e-mails and phone numbers have changed and I couldn't reach everyone

I wanted to!

This week

The Witherspoon this past Tuesday was terrific..it was packed....and we thank all our friends

for coming to keep us company and listen to some great music...

The rest of the week is filled with a few private functions for Keith ...

and next week Saltcreek Grille Friday July 4th...

so if you DONT feel like spending $4.19 per gallon for gas to go to the shore...

stick around and spend it on yourself instead!

7-11

our  band....playing jazz, blues and funky swing.

Keith Laraine Tom Wilbo

This week

We are at the WITHERSPOON GRILL this Tuesday June 24th.....6:30-10 pm

57 Witherspoon Street

Princeton New Jersey

It is our favorite restaurant...come on out

and  hear some great jazz.blues you never know what we might play

oudoor seating is open of course!

Great Wedding

Saturday June 21st we did a beautiful wedding for Melissa and John..the weather was fantastic

and everyone was gorgeous! 

The room was draped in lilac and white and looked magnificent, as it always does!

The first dance was perfect..and once Melissa put on those flip flops it was party time~

Have a great honeymoon and don't forget to send me pictures from our wonderful photographer friends Jane and Pam , Jane Grecsek Photography......

Maureen and Mike , maybe we'll spend Christmas vacation with you and sing at the pub in St.

Augustine Florida.....best of luck to all of you!

Saltcreek Grille

We'll be back at Saltcreek Grille Friday July 4th..hey not everyone wants to sit in traffic going to the beach, get a sunburn and eaten by a shark..... right?

7-11

funky jazz, swing and blues

Forrestal Village Princeton N.J.

very cool place to hang!!!!

Beth's surprise party

On June 7th...Ward threw a great surprise birthday party for Beth.....her 29th (hmm)right Beth?

The theme was hawaiian..so the guys were splendiferous in their hawaiian shirts and bermuda shorts.........the guests were treated to  great caribbean music,& some Beach Boys, Beatles, Bob Marley

courtesy of  Keith, Michael, R.T. Bugz, Tom and Laraine

you should have seen the decorations...palm trees galore, leis flown in from HAWAII that day!!

Amazing........

Happy birthday Beth..

 

Summertime

This week......a wonderful wedding , Melissa and John.... Saturday June 21st.....

will be a blast!

Next Week -Back at the Witherspoon for Jazz night ..Tuesday June 24th 6:30-10 pm

Outdoor seating is of course in full swing now....If you have never been there it is the best restaurant in town...

School is out so parking is a lot easier!!!

Save gas money...come to Princeton!!

gigs

This week we are very busy with parties galore..back at the Witherspoon Grill

Tuesday June 10th 6:30-10 pm ..jazz night...it's our home away from home..and the oudoor seating is in full swing (pardon the pun..)

Also going back into the Tap Room at the Nassau Inn for some funk, rock and roll and 

assorted and sundry types of music Saturday June 14th 10-1 am....so stay up late

THIS WEEK

Crazy week for us..last evening Keith ,Tom Bernhard and Greg played for the Princeton University class of 1943-48  

reunion...our friend Jim Robinson is quite a guy...and a dancer to boot!I came in a bit later to sing a few after getting back from the Bellevue in Philly where the rest of the band joined with our friend DJ Ty for the Cheltenham High senior Prom...The kids had a great time...and looked

marvelous... Thank you Toni !and Ty........

Tomorrow is another great night...please don't rain...we've got a gala and a reunion too!

Laraine's blog Friday May 30th 2008

Well,Keith,  the 'boys" and Carla just finished Michele and Corey's wedding, and of course it was fantastic...we got to know them over the last few months before the wedding...they came to our 

nightclub gigs and we consider them friends forever ... all was fantastic...and the weather.! Perfect. I  just knew it Michele!! Corey.. I hear you are quite the drummer. you'll sit in at one of our gigs.

So glad it went as you hoped..and see you after the honeymoon.1 Have a blast....and the 

Snow Patrol songs...keepers?