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FRANZ LYONS
MUSICIAN & ZINE ARTIST

FRANZ LYONS

Bass Guitar & Vocals • Baltimore, MD • Since 2010

The charismatic, powerhouse bassist and backing vocalist of Turnstile. Known for his bounce, thunderous low-end overdrive, and community organizing across Baltimore's skate and underground music spaces.

“Hardcore gave me family and purpose. Every note we play is for the kids standing on the monitors ready to jump.”
STAGE AMP, INSTRUMENT & PEDAL RIG:
MAIN INSTRUMENTFender Custom Shop Precision PJ Bass
AMP HEAD & CABINETFender Super Bassman Pro 300W Tube Head + 8x10 Cab
PEDALBOARD / FXProCo RAT 2 + Darkglass B7K Overdrive
DIY ZINE / PRINT CRAFTBaltimore All-Ages Benefit Show Organizing
LIVE PIT REELS & ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE

FRANZ LYONS'S STAGE HIGHLIGHTS (1)

FRANZ LYONS ARCHIVE (01 / 01)Skate-Punk & Thrash • 2021
T.L.C. (TURNSTILE LOVE CONNECTION) // NO-BARRIER STAGE SWARM PHOTO
CLICK TO PLAY VIDEOThe Ottobar Live Stage (35mm High-Speed Color)
176 BPM35MM COLOR PRINT

T.L.C. (TURNSTILE LOVE CONNECTION) // NO-BARRIER STAGE SWARM PHOTO

Electrifying live photo of Turnstile playing at The Ottobar in Baltimore as forty audience members pack the stage to scream into Franz Lyons and Brendan Yates' microphones.

Color 35mm Fujicolor 800Fender PJ Precision BassDarkglass Overdrive RigsOpen Stage Microphone Sharing
BAND HQ
FRANZ LYONS REEL DECK (1)
16:9 HD PIT VIDEO
#01
T.L.C. (TURNSTILE LOVE CONNECTION) // NO-BARRIER STAGE SWARM PHOTO
TURNSTILENOW PLAYING

T.L.C. (TURNSTILE LOVE CONNECTION) // NO-BARRIER STAGE SWARM PHOTO

FRANZ LYONS • The Ottobar Live Stage (35mm High-Speed Color) (2021)

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