Created by Kevin Franco, The Muster Point Project (TMPP) blends diverse influences and instruments, including mandolin, horns, and guitar. For “Don’t Give Me Anything,” Franco enlisted Sterling Laws (percussion), Robin Hatch (keys), and Odighizuwa Patience (backing vocals). The song, produced by Darryll McFadyen, showcases Franco’s multi-instrumental talents.
Name:
Kevin Franco – The Muster Point Project
Genre:
Indie Rock
Founded:
2021
# of Albums:
2 Albums, 2 EPs
Latest Album:
Ship to Shore EP
Latest Single:
Don’t Give Me Anything
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
The Rolling Stones
Favourite musician now:
Wilco
Guilty pleasure song:
I Don’t Feel Like Dancing by The Scissor Sisters
Live show ritual:
Working on one
Favourite local musician:
Went West
EP or LP?
Long Play!
Early bird or night owl?
Night Owl (seriously, has any musician answered early bird?)
Road or studio?
I’m at home in the studio.
Any shows or albums coming up?
The first three songs of our upcoming album “It Was Here He Received His Formal Education” are on streaming services now, the most recent is Don’t Give Me Anything, a song about my failed tech startup.
Where can we follow you?
Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | TikTok
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Spolumbos for lunch, Himalayan for Dinner
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Stephen Avenue, because it’s a pedestrian mall with very few cars, you can walk from pub to pub, explore many shops and there’s usually some live music playing on the street.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Fish Creek Provincial Park, because of the many bike trails and natural areas, also it’s massive and you can spend the whole day there!
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
The Jubilee Auditorium, nothing but great memories from that venue, Steve Earle, John Hiatt, BB King, Wilco twice and countless others.
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Do I have to pick one? Melodiya Records, Blackbyrd Myoozik and Sloth Records.
