Select Tracks off of the limited Edition Monsters EP, the promotional precursor to the upcoming 2014 full length album release, Fall Your Way.

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Falling Your Way - Frank Viele: The Debut of a Veteran
Frank Viele aka ‘businessman by day’, has a fierce passion for rocking out on stage! Although this funk singer/songwriter has been on the touring circuit for years, his debut album is finally ready to hit the masses this week! Fall Your Way is a true compilation of Mr. Viele’s life in the music industry and as of  April 7th , the 13 track record has dropped, showcasing all sides of Mr. Viele’s musicianship, including his rock, jazz and funkier sides. What better way to describe the music than from the artist himself:  "With this record I think things have finally fallen my way. It's the record I've always wanted to make."

Staying to true to his CT roots, the album was produced at Horizon Studios with Vic Steffens, who has worked with Harry Connick, Jr. and The Blues Brothers. Mr. Viele’s voice can be described as a mix of Bruce Springsteen with a James Aldean twinge that allows a slight country edge to emerge.

Crooning that he is "No Elvis, no James Dean," Mr. Viele’s honesty shines through and his voice is very endearing.  Perhaps his truthfulness is most notable on “Alexa,” although his vulnerability comes out throughout the album. His video for his first single, “Easy money,” has cartoon-y feel, as a tribute to his personal favorite cartoon, The Simpsons!

Mr. Viele opens with some true power sharing the spotlight by recruiting Joe Bonamassa on guitar, during the first track , "Broken Love Song." The introductory track is the 2nd single and  was released Tuesday along with the entire album!

Mr. Viele’s true strength lies in letting you into his world with vivid storytelling. The tracks alternate seamlessly between jazzy versus more “nitty-gritty” blues while all staying relatable, through a constant theme of "romance gone wrong." The tough relationship brings to mind what heartache can do for artistic discovery (Sam Smith Grammy wins, anyone?).

Overall Fall Your Way is an endearing mix of easy listening, jazz instruments and funk beats infused with foot-tapping guitar. After one listen, you will be singing along. Frank Viele truly entertains us with the crafting of each song into an enthralling story.
Pia Finnigan (No Depression)

10 You Don't Have To Go

08 Monsters In The Hall

06 When You Gonna Come Home

01 Broken Love Song (f  Joe Bonamassa)

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"Pomegranate” represents the subtle side of Frank Viele's musical approach and the darker, introspective side of his narrative songwriting style.  Sonically complemented by a string section courtesy of renowned cellist, Dave Eggar (Coldplay/Ray LaMontagne/The Who), the song takes an outside viewpoint lyrically and delves into ones' inner conflict between the nightlife and the search for a bigger purpose rotating around the overall pursuit of happiness.
Genre: Rock / Americana / Singer-Songwriter
RIYL: Lee DeWyze,  Marc Broussard, Pat Magee, Tony Lucca, G Love and Special Sauce, Ryan Montbleau

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05 Pomegranate

"'Til The Bourbon's All Gone" represents Frank Viele's ability to seamlessly intertwine American, Soul, and Blues with a pop sensibility. Surrounded by slide guitar and a vintage organ, Viele exclaims that he'll "Sing you a song 'til the bourbon's all gone" in the hopes that the one who left him behind will end up back in his arms.

Genre: Rock / Americana / Singer-Songwriter

RIYL: Lee DeWyze,  Marc Broussard, Pat Magee, Tony Lucca, G Love and Special Sauce, Ryan Montbleau

03 'Til The Bourbon's All Gone

01 Drop Your Gun

“Frank Viele sings with such urgency that it is as if his very soul hangs in the balance of every note.” (AXS.com)

A bourbon drinking, cartoon watching, blue-collar entrepreneur; his musical roots started on his grandmother’s piano as a young child, developed as a teen tailgating with an acoustic guitar in the parking lots of Dave Matthews Band concerts, and blossomed on the road as a young adult performing in the East Coast Jam and Singer/Songwriter scenes.

At home on stage with nothing but a stool, glass of bourbon, and an acoustic guitar, or side by side with his power house band, Viele has found himself on stage with modern singer/songwriters such as Pat McGee, Ryan Montbleau, Gavin Degraw, and Tony Lucca, Jam and Rock oriented bands including Blues Traveler, Eric Lindell, Turkuaz, The London Souls, and Zach Myers of Shinedown, as well classic rock legends including The Marshal Tucker Band, Foreigner, Ambrosia, Bret Michaels, and Bob Marley’s Wailers.

His stylistically eclectic use of instrumentation combined with his perspective as a story teller rooted in traditional folk and blues music finds him not only supporting amazing acts in the live arena, but also performing alongside some of the most talented musicians playing today — In fact, Fall Your Way finds artists the likes of blues guitar great Joe Bonamassa, jam guitar ace Tim Palmieri of Kung Fu, and saxophonist Bill Holloman of Chic, Elton John, and The E Street Band adding their talents to Viele’ s music.

Since the release of Fall Your Way on April 7th 2015, Viele has been gaining the support of critics too.

“Fall Your Way is an endearing mix of easy listening, jazz instruments and funk beats infused with foot-tapping guitar. After one listen, you will be singing along. Frank Viele truly entertains us with the crafting of each song into an enthralling story.” – No Depression

“Viele’s efforts is solid Americana pop songwriting. He’s influenced but never copies jazz, power pop, old time country sounds while adding sharp vocals. If this is the direction of indie pop, I’m back on board.” – Ink 19

“If Viele’s promising solo debut Fall Your Way is any indication, he seems more than capable of setting himself apart from the pack.” – Pittsburgh In Tune

With 5-Star reviews of Fall Your Way, drawing comparisons to artists ranging from Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley, Dave Matthews, Ben Harper, and Bill Withers to Jason Aldean, Bob Seger, and Ray Lamontagne, it’s still the 2014 New England Music Awards’ “Live Act of The Year”, Frank Viele’s live show that has been winning audiences over one stage at a time.

“When Viele pulled out the Ukulele, and plugged it in, there might have been divine intervention with Otis Redding whispering into Viele’s ear and sitting next to him. That’s how good they were, producing another one of those moments that sent chills down your back.” – Examiner.com

In an ever-changing, genre defying, musical climate, Viele has found a home on stages and in stereos across the country as an independent artist. Whether pulling at heart strings with an acoustic love song or bringing a crowd to their feet with his unique blend of soul, funk, and rock, the music of Frank Viele is simply a sound all his own… “New Music With An Old Soul” (Nashville Music News).

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