Bob Franke at the Millennium Stage

 Franke began his career as a singer-songwriter at the University of Michigan, in the 60's. 

In 1990, he was nominated as an Outstanding Folk Act by the Boston Music Awards.

Legendary artists such as Peter, Paul and Mary; David Wilcox and June Tabor have sung and recorded Franke’s music.

His latest album, The Other Evening in Chicago, is a double-length live CD with new and old songs spanning Franke’s entire career.