About Frankie Owls – American Blues Guitarist in Germany

From the crackle of a yellow Big Bird record player to late-night blues rooms across Germany, Frankie Owls has been chasing one truth: every note counts. Blending deep blues tradition with modern soul fire, Frankie draws from Delta grit, Piedmont rhythm, Chicago drive, Texas heat, and gospel-rooted hope — shaping them into one unmistakable sound. This isn’t nostalgia. It’s living blues.

Originally from New York and now based in Stuttgart, Germany, Frankie Owls is a proud United States Marine Corps veteran and an American blues guitarist in Germany, delivering a raw, emotional style that keeps traditional blues alive in a modern setting. No gloss, no gimmicks—just honest sound carved into string and wood.

At the heart of Frankie’s music is his faith in Jesus Christ. Many of his songs are rooted in the Gospel — stories of struggle, repentance, redemption, and grace. The blues has always told the truth about the human soul, and for Frankie that truth ultimately points to one place: Jesus Christ as Lord, King, and Savior. Every lyric, every note, and every performance is meant to give glory to Him.

Rooted in faith and guided by gratitude, his music carries more than rhythm — it carries testimony. Songs of doubt, suffering, mercy, and hope move through his voice and guitar. Every performance becomes a conversation between musician and listener. It’s not just a show—it’s alive, immediate, and personal.

Alongside his solo work, Frankie has also worked as a session guitarist for artist Aurélie, contributing his blues-rooted tone and feel to studio recordings and live performances—bringing depth, restraint, and authenticity to every project he joins.

Over the years, Frankie has played hundreds of live performances across Stuttgart, Böblingen, southern Germany, and beyond—from intimate blues clubs and cafés to acoustic sessions, open mics, festivals, churches, and street performances. He has appeared at the Internationales Straßenmusikfestival Ludwigsburg, one of southern Germany’s leading street music festivals. His performance was also featured in the Ludwigsburger Kreiszeitung (LKZ), where the newspaper highlighted his mission to bring blues and soul to a wider audience and concluded: “Kurzum: Er kann Publikum bei jeder Gelegenheit mitnehmen.”

2026 marks a new chapter. Frankie’s debut album is currently in production—a collection of songs rooted in faith, tradition, and lived experience. Blending acoustic roots blues, soulful Americana, electric blues, and blues-rock, the record reflects the full spectrum of the Frankie Owls sound. Featuring intimate solo performances, duo arrangements, and full-band recordings, the album captures the many ways Frankie brings his music to life while remaining true to one artistic vision. Whether performing solo, as a duo, or with the Frankie Owls Band, the heart of the music remains unchanged: authentic blues, soulful storytelling, and songs that put feeling before flash. The roots are growing—and the sound is expanding.

All glory to Jesus Christ.

SOLO OR DUO ACT

Whether performing solo or as a duo with harmonica, percussion, drums, or other guest musicians, Frankie Owls delivers authentic blues, soul, and roots music with honesty and heart.

COMING SOON

On TOUR

Catch Frankie Owls live — authentic blues & soul guitar shows across Germany and Europe.

FEATURED IN & COLLABORATIONS

Featured Studio Work: Frankie Owls on AuréLie’s EP AMOMANA and the single I Feel

AuréLie’s debut EP AMOMANA (2021). You can hear his distinctive guitar work on every track — from the explosive solo on “Believe” to the deep, funky rhythm grooves driving songs like “Broken” and “I Feel.” With his warm tone, dynamic phrasing, and a feel rooted in blues, soul, and groove-based music, Frankie added a powerful live-band energy that became a defining part of the record’s sound. He continues to perform live with AuréLie across Germany, blending authentic blues expression with the modern soul vibe of Stuttgart’s growing scene.
Listen to AuréLie – AMOMANA (feat. guitarist Frankie Owls)

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PRESS

— Ludwigsburger Kreiszeitung (LKZ), 2026
— Ludwigsburger Kreiszeitung (LKZ), 2026
„Er hat eine Mission: Blues und Soul in die weite Welt zu tragen. Kurzum: Er kann Publikum bei jeder Gelegenheit mitnehmen.“

Reviews

Marlen
Marlen@marlenbartnicki
Frank John Marino – besser bekannt als Frankie Owls – ist ein großartiger Blues- und Soul-Musiker aus Stuttgart. Seine Konzerte sind voller Gefühl, Energie und echter Handarbeit an der Gitarre. Wer echten Blues live erleben will, sollte unbedingt zu einem seiner Auftritte kommen. Absolute Empfehlung! 🎶