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Michael Franks returning, popsicle toes intact, for hometown gig at San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival The La Jolla native is now at work on his memoir and his 24th album. His band features former Pat ...

Franks is best known for his 1976 smooth jazz hit "Popsicle Toes." This year, Franks released a new album, Time Together, with more songs suited for cooling down on summer days.

La Jolla Light La Jolla native Michael Franks returning for hometown gig at San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival The singer-songwriter is now at work on his memoir and his 24th album.

One of Detroit’s favorite international jazz musicians, singer-songwriter Michael Franks, will return to Detroit Saturday, Aug. 17.

These 31 digitally remastered tracks across two CDs span Franks’ three-decade career, with something from every one of his Warner Bros. releases plus his Windham Hill album Barefoot on the Beach, ...

A Warren father charged in the death of his own baby was in court on Tuesday and if convicted, he could spend the rest of his life behind bars. Back in June, 23-year-old James Michael Franks ...

A Delmont man was sentenced Tuesday to serve up to 10 years in prison for assault of woman who made similar allegations against him years earlier. Harold Michael Franks, 40, pleaded guilty to ...