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Jeff Frankenstein has clocked up a couple of decades with Newsboys and shows no signs of slowing down. We cover off Jeff’s career to date, recent gigs and some brilliant road stories to boot.
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Jeff’s musical upbringing
Joining Newsboys
Learning how to program synths on the fly
Newsboys – Not Ashamed (featuring the Korg 01/W)
Being a MainStage early adopter and transitioning to a virtual rig
Using Logic Pro to run tracks
Newsboys – Worldwide Revival (Pt. 1)
Collaborating within a band of 30+ years standing amongst personnel changes
Keeping sane and harmonious on the road
The spiritual aspect of a Newsboys show
The familiar story – the keyboard player takes on other roles
Doing lighting and video design for other artists
Tag a Keyboard Player: Kirk Franklin
Jeff’s admiration for Jim Daneker
Jeff’s guidance for young players entering the industry
Desert Island Discs: Achtung Baby – U2, Hysteria – Def Leppard, Songs in the Key of Life – Stevie Wonder, Gretchen Goes to Nebraska – King’s X, Kick – INXS
Newsboys – God’s Not Dead
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