Franklin for Short is an indie band from Ventura, California that touts a folky-beach sound. Current members include Seth Pettersen, Trevor Beld-Jimenez, Bryan Russell, Brian Granillo, and Matt Barks. They have been supporting acts for artists such as Kings of Convenience,[1][2] The Mother Hips, and Sherwood. Franklin for Short has released seven albums in their six-year existence[3] and are currently signed to Beehouse Records.[4] Trevor Beld-Jimenez is also the singer and songwriter of Tall Tales and the Silver Lining.[2][5] Seth Pettersen also has a musical side project known as Seth Pettersen and The Undertow.[2][3]
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Franklin for Short was started by Seth Pettersen and Trevor Beld, who had been playing music together since the 1990s. Pettersen wrote a demo of 12 songs, which featured Beld on bass. The band emerged from the coffee shop scene, eventually forming into a quintet.[2]