Please join @thesuffers for New Year’s Eve! December 31, 2022 we will be at Last Concert Cafe! We will be joined by the incredible @fattonyrap and #DemRoots.

Earlier this week, I dropped a new single called, ‘Don’t Get Caught Sick’. Check it out and share with a bud.

“Don’t Get Caught Sick In America” can mean many things to different people, but this song was inspired by the high insurance bills that come with getting sick in the land of the...free.

A few years back, I found myself enraged after reading a few articles about multiple diabetic Americans dying from not being able to afford insulin. Not much has changed, and the prices of the hospital bills and medication are only getting higher.

Almost three years ago, my friend and frequent collaborator, Nick Zamora (longtime drummer and co-writer for The Suffers), sent me this chord progression via text that I found equal parts eerie and beautiful. He had recorded himself messing around on this toy instrument that currently lives in a public park in Salt Lake City, Utah. Back in Houston, I was immediately drawn in by what Nick had sent, down to the voices of his son and the other children playing in the background. It took me a few tries to figure out exactly what I wanted to say, but once I was in the zone, I just sang the truth and released the frustration I was feeling into the microphone.

The cover photo was taken by Cedric Jones at Harvest Hands Community Development in Nashville, TN.

What you hear on this, is the first take. Everything I tried after, just didn’t feel as authentic. The song is meant to be a warning, but at times it feels like a threat, or even a promise. There is a tinge of hope at the end of it that was inspired by the voices of the children. “Joy is on the way, I know it”.

Saturday, June 20th, I am performing in New York City at the legendary Mercury Lounge with my solo band!

Eph.see will be opening the show and comedian Napoleon Emill will be hosting. Get there early bc this is gonna be an EARLY show! Doors at 6, show at 6:30!

More info and tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/kam-franklin-new-york-new-york-06-20-2026/event/000064AFDF91C1E9

Video by Jonathan Burgos @burgosshoots

Edit by @sequinsanctuary

Collaborative sets featuring @SaintMelanin @chiyanti @zmajiglamouratti @saravanbuskirk @shadavis Sugar Joiko @MarleyMoon @jenswann and more

Tarot by Richelle Gemini Food by @KnivesinWater Additional surprises courtesy of my friends at Maker's Mark

More show info: https://www.stubwire.com/e/37565/kamfranklinfriends/danelectros/

What a year! Before I get started with this post, I just want to say thank you for being a part of my community. Because of you and all of my supporters on Kickstarter, I was able to send my debut solo album into final production. More on that in the new year. 😌 Do you have New Year’s Eve plans? If not, I hope you’ll make a plan to join me and my trio at Hotel Lucine in Galveston, TX. I’ll be joined by Sara Van Buskirk and Kenny Hopkins of Yay Hi. I’m especially excited for this show because we’ll be playing songs from my upcoming album, some solo work from Kenny and Sara, and a few covers to keep things fun and light as we welcome in 2026 next to the ocean.

More info on the party is available if you click either photo below:

This year was filled with some really incredible moments. I got to tour all over the country with the Antone’s 50th All-Stars. That season wrapped with a debut performance on Austin City Limits. I performed at Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion and the SXSW Grammy party backing up Jessica Simpson. Check her recap here. The next day, I opened for Waxahatchee at the ranch with my full band. I wrapped recording on The Suffers’ fourth studio album, and I helped my friend Sara Van Buskirk on album production for her sophomore album. Check out the music video for her latest single, “Comfortable Lie”, here.  Last week, I made my first trip out to Virginia Beach and Norlfolk, VA to collaborate and perform with my dear friend, Roberta Lea. We released a holiday version of our country single, “Too Much Of Me”, and ended up performing it to a packed house at the Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach and on early morning television the next day on WTRK for Music Fridays. This past Sunday, I performed at the 21st Annual Trills The Season Toy Drive and Concert. I did a rare solo dolo set, and you can view my performance of “Talk To You” from that night here.

Before I close, I’d love to share a clip from a recent performance of my unreleased song, “Happy Holidays”. It was co-written with my friend and The Suffers bandmate, Ed “Blacknintendo” Prevost. There’s a lot happening in the world right now, and I hope this moment of music reminds you to take care of yourself and of others. Thank you for supporting me, and reading this email. I can’t wait to share some of what I have coming up in the new year, but until then, I’ll simply say, happy holidays, and that I wish you a safe, healthy, and Happy New Year!

With love,

Kam Franklin

It’s wild to believe, but I have five days left until my solo album Kickstarter campaign comes to an end. Thank you to everyone that has shared, donated, or simply just clicked on the link to check it out. You’ve helped me get to the point where I’m talking about stretch goals! Wow! We did that! Hope to see some of y'all at my wrap party this Sunday, July 20th at Dan Electros!

I made an Apple Music playlist featuring the artists playing at Dan Electros with me at Kam Franklin & Friends this Sunday. It features new music and tracks you may have missed from Sara Van Buskirk, @reallyuncletino, Sergio Trevino of BUXTON and Ancient Cat Society, and Ed “Blacknintendo” Prevost of The Suffers.

Check it out here. ❤️

Check out my @jaminthevan live session here!

Kam Franklin 2024 Jam in the Van Setlist

00:00 - "Don't Get Caught Sick"

04:52 - "Byrd and Shepard"

In case you missed it, I have 12 days left to fund my debut solo album Kickstarter campaign. The kind folks at @kickstarter named it one of their "Projects To Love" and I'm over the moon! This project was funded in 11 days, y'all! Now, I'm sharing the link to try and reach those stretch goals that will allow to do so much more with this project.

This album campaign has 12 days left, and I’m excited to roll out some stretch goals. If we keep pushing together, here’s what happens next:

At $25,000 — I’ll include two bonus tracks in addition to everything already listed in the campaign.

At $30,000 — I’ll announce a special karaoke party in Houston. This will take place in Spring 2026 and will be free and open to all Kickstarter supporters.

At $35,000 — I’ll share a few clips from the album documentary (to be released in Spring 2026), featuring the journey, the people involved, and everything it took to bring this project to life.

At $40,000 — Every backer will receive an exclusive Kickstarter-only merch item (a surprise, of course).

At $45,000 — I’ll release the full tracklist and share the complete list of collaborators who helped shape this album.

At $50,000 — I’ll do a full live performance of all the songs from the album in Houston. All backers will receive an invite and a livestream link to be part of it.

Thank you for believing in my voice, my story, and this album.