Dallas Frasca

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Dallas Frasca
Dallas Frasca
Dallas Frasca
Background information
OriginAustralia
GenresRock, alternative, riff rock, soul
Years active2006 (2006)–present
LabelsThird Verse Social Family Records, Spank Betty Records
Websitedallasfrasca.com
Members
  • Dallas Frasca – vocals/guitar
  • Jeff Curran – guitar
  • Rotating Members – drums + backings vocals

Dallas Frasca is an Australian seven-piece rock band from Melbourne fronted by namesake front-woman, Dallas Frasca. The band's 2015 album, Love Army peaked at number 29 on the ARIA Charts.

History[]

Front woman, Dallas Frasca who is a distant relative to opera star, Dame Nellie Melba began to sing at aged 18, when she discovered her singing ability at a backyard party at a jam.[1] Dallas released her debut EP Acoustic Slide Groove in 2006.

The band's career commenced in 2006, when they won triple j's "Light Your Fuse" competition.[2]

In 2008, Frasca sang for Australian rock band Midnight Oil in Sydney, in support of Amnesty International. In early 2009, the band was invited to perform as one of seven artists from seven continents of the planet for International Earth Day in Montreal, Canada.[3]

In 2012 Dallas Frasca came third for their song "All My Love" in the AAA category of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC)[4] with over 16,000 entries and judged by Ozzy Osbourne, Tori Amos, Janelle Monáe, Tom Waits, Basement Jaxx. The song was also re-recorded by Czech Republic artist  [cs] where it became a top ten.[citation needed]

In August 2012, Dallas Frasca helped launch Bob Irwin's wildlife foundation.[5]

In April 2015 the band released their third studio album, Love Army recorded by New York-based producer, Andy Baldwin. The album peaked at number 29 on the ARIA Charts, becoming the group's first top 50 album.

On 16 September 2016, the three-piece (no bass) released the EP, Dirt Buzz and launched their own independent record label, Spank Betty Records.

In 2018 saw front woman Dallas Frasca was nominated for Artistic Excellence Award at the 2018 Australian Women in Music Awards.

Band members[]

  • Dallas Frasca (vocals and guitar)
  • Jeff Curran (guitar)
  • Rotating members

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[6]
Not for Love or Money
  • Released: August 2009[7]
  • Label: Dallas Frasca, Third Verse (5021456168279)
  • Formats: CD, DD
 —
Sound Painter —
Love Army
  • Released: April 2015[9]
  • Label: Spank Betty Records, Social Family Records (SFR0025)
  • Formats: CD, DD, LP
 29

Extended plays[]

Title Details
Acoustic Slide Groove
  • Released: 2006
  • Label: Dallas Frasca
  • Formats: CD
Learn Your Routes
(as Dallas Frasca and Her Gentlemen)
  • Released: January 2007[10]
  • Label: Dallas Frasca
  • Formats: DD
Dirt Buzz
  • Released: 16 September 2016[11]
  • Label: Spank Betty Records,
  • Formats: CD, DD, LP

Awards and nominations[]

Australian Women in Music Awards[]

The Australian Women in Music Awards is an annual event that celebrates outstanding women in the Australian Music Industry who have made significant and lasting contributions in their chosen field. They commenced in 2018.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018[12] Dallas Frasca Artistic Excellence Award Nominated

References[]

  1. ^ Hall, Katy. "Dining Al Frasca". BMA Magazine Canberra. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2009.
  2. ^ Wedd, Neil. "DALLAS FRASCA ...Not for Love or Money...the album tour!". Indie Initiate. Indie Initiative. Archived from the original on 24 February 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2010.
  3. ^ "Dallas Frasca Official Facebook Page". Facebook.[non-primary source needed]
  4. ^ "2012 International Songwriting Winners". ISC. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  5. ^ "Rocker Slash bands withBob Irwin". Archived from the original on 5 January 2013.|
  6. ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discography Dallas Frasca". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Not for Love or Money". Apple Music. August 2009. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Sound Painter". Apple Music. May 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Love Army". Apple Music. April 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Learn Your Routes". Apple Music. January 2007. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  11. ^ "Dirt Buzz". Apple Music. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  12. ^ "2018 Recipients Finalists". women in Music Awards. October 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
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