Friends & Family
Band hang 2025: Veronica, Charles, Michael, Karel, Mark, and Richie.
The girls (Peaches and Cookie) arrive in CT. Several pilots flew five rescued dachshunds from HUA in Nebraska. Here we are with the other two families and the pilot. What a wonderful “gotcha” day!
CEO of Franks Fam West: our beautiful daughter-in-law.
Papa Franks with his beloved granddaughters.
Michael’s “milestone birthday” book created by longtime friend Maria Byrne. It contains photos and letters from listeners all over the world. A treasure!
With longtime friend Fabian Reinhardt, all the way from Heidelberg. NYC 2025
Veronica and Michael meet up on the road with Sonny Abelardo, who was the road manager for many years. He is one in a million. Month-long bus tours make for stories to share on a future podcast. Two members of Bob James’ band also stopped in to say hello.
SOJG with Yusef Abdul Jaleel, backstage in NYC 2025. (“Go with the flow.”)
Longtime friend and “staff photographer” David Ridley with Michael.
With the one and only Maria Byrne, backstage at Sony Hall 2025. The Prez!
The pups after they arrived at HUA from the puppy mill. Vetted and cared for and ready to find their forever homes! At the far right is HUA founder Carol Wheeler, who rescued all five of our dogs: Flora, Nellie, Gina, Peaches, and Cookie.
Hope getting ready to “sit in” and play the handpan.