Bio

Lost State of Franklin has been to Europe twice and played over 500 shows in America. They're fronted by Actress/Vocalist/Percussionist Tyler Postma and Poet/Trumpeter/Songwriter/Guitarist J Scott Franklin. LSF is built on the songs and the vision of Scott and the history he brings: Jazz, Country, Rockabilly, Beat Poetry, Big Band, Rock and Roll, Bluegrass, Heavy Metal. Lost State of Franklin has been nominated for such awards as "FREE TIMES-AMERICANA ACT OF THE YEAR" and "SCENE MAGAZINE-BEST SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR"

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"You can do anything you want...but you have to really want to do it."
-J Scott Franklin

J. Scott Franklin - Songwriter/Vocals/Guitar/Trumpet/Entertainer

Nominated “Scene Magazine Best Songwriter of the Year”, Scott dazzles crowds with his energy and love for the audience. He was born in Emporia, Virginia. As a teenager, he moved to Ohio and attended Bowling Green State University on a trumpet scholarship. Scott has performed extensively across North America, the Bahamas and Europe, and was a soloist with (Grammy Winner/Motown Artist) Willie Smith’s band. He has written over 400 original songs in almost every style imaginable.
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Jeremy Cottrell- Bass/Vocals/Banjo/Entertainerjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj

As a resident of Florida, Jeremy grew his roots as a American Roots artist. On guitar, he led a touring Rockabilly group and composed music for commercial television. In addition, he led a traveling Swing Dance group.

Jeremy is also a songwriter of vast styles including Electronic, Rockabilly, Rock & Country. He fronts a group called A Train and the Steamers with brother Aaron Cottrell and guitarist Denny VanArnhem.

Jeremy comes from a family that has owned and run Yorktown Lanes for over 50 years.

Tyler Postma -
Vocals/Standing Drummer/ Washboard/ Entertainerjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj

Audiences are endeared by her southern charm and classy, million dollar voice. She was raised on the southern most point of Alabama; the Gulf shore. Before emerging as one of the world’s few stand-up drummer/vocalists, she starred in dozens of independent films, major theatre productions, television and radio commercials. Tyler has performed as a Jazz, Blues and Americana Vocalist as well as a Stage & Film Actress, Commercial Actress and Model. She holds several degrees including an MFA in acting earned on full scholarship from Case Western Reserve University.

Michael Bay- Guitarist/Entertainerjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj

Michael Bay is under sponsorship of Dr Z Amps (A best kept industry secret played by artists like Brad Paisley. He has performed at the White House and toured America with Blues and Jazz groups including the Bad Boys of Blues.

Michael was born and raised in Austin, Texas and owns his own guitar conservatory for commited guitarists. An entire generation of guitarists have claimed him as a mentor and influence.

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--What The People Have Said--

"They are an Oasis, the Real Thing" -Lisa Horngren Current Bassist, Johnny Cash's Tennessee Three

"It ain't nothing but a Masterpiece." -Janne L, Sweden

I saw you guys for the first time at the Sheffield carnival and I think you are great!!!!"--Thelma, Sheffield

"I can't stop listening to 600 miles"--Alisa, USA,

"Hi!! Just to say you were amazing!!
Congratulations from Belfort!"--Mathoo, France

"Awesome album 'Quarter to Lonely'. I'm a new fan here in NC."--Richard, North Carolina

"Yay! I'm glad I found this group. You guys rock! :)"--Claudia, Cleveland

"I'm glad you guys came back to Belfort, my family and i, were really looking foward to see you again. You're band still xxxxxx rules!!!"--Cha, France

--What The Media Has Said--

"Saddle up & check it out!" -DX Ferris, Scene Magazine

"Music for the Masses" -Jon Benson, Plain Dealer

"Real-as-the-day-is-long", -CAF WICR 88.7FM, Indianapolis

"...A modern country hit, displaying sharp songwriting that's an earmark of the whole disk" -Anastasia Pantsios, Free Times

It is the histories and styles they bring to the band that make Lost State of Franklin a united front" -Christine Young CoolCleveland.com

"I don't let just anybody on this stage. There is a reason I share the stage with the people you're looking at and it goes far, far beyond how well they play."-J Scott Franklin