My name is Matt, but most people call me Franke, which is my last name. I've also been known to respond to Franke Massenburg, Papa Franke, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Good Times Delano, Franke of the Masses, and you get the point.

Music is my passion. It's what I want to do for the rest of my life. My main instrument of choice is Bass (both electric and upright). Other instruments I can play decently include guitar (acoustic and electric), tuba, and keyboards. My main genres of choice are Rock and Jazz, both of which I listen to on a 50/50 ratio. I also enjoy folk music as well.

I am in a alternative rock band called Avenue A.M. that is pretty well known in the San Antonio area. I take pride in writing and arranging most of the music in this group. We have a myspace, www.mypsace.com/avenueam that has all of the latest updates on the group. Please visit if you wish.

I am also a part of/been a part of the Reagan Jazz band, San Antonio Youth Jazz Ensemble, and many varying Jazz Combos that have played around the area.

I'm also nuts about motorcyles, and have been since I was little. I also have a thing for fruit smoothies and Converse shoes.