FRAZ MILNE
Fraz Milne is a Toronto songwriter & dedicated guitarist whose 3 independent releases, Fraz/Hear & Fraz Milne/The Grey Area, and newly released TIME GOES in 2025 (on all streaming sites) continue to delight listeners with his colourful, eclectic songs inspired by bands like Wilco, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Flaming Lips and Neil Young-while following his own path. What influences do you hear?
The story goes...
As guitarist & occasional singer for Toronto prog-rock staple Banana Moon 1984-'94 who enjoyed a solid following through inspired performances & solid compositions as the band developed. Started with composer Charlie Ringas on Drums & Fraz along with bassist Cam Walker and jazz pianist George McFetdridge. Over their ten years together they would evolve through three recordings with Fraz and Charlie being the constants. The addition of Phil Duncan (former bandmate of Fraz's from the jam band Jellyboy Hoof) on keyboards/vocals brought them closer to a sound that made for their last and best received release-Ecoutéz Bien.
Seeking a way to satisfy his own hunger for accessible, yet creative rock music, his debut Fraz/Hear became a labour of love that grew into an eclectic melting pot of inspired material, created over several years.
Following the release of Hear in 2001, Frazmosis was formed from 2003-04. They won over audiences with memorable performances and brilliant live renditions of the songs from Hear CD as well as new material as it came about.
An unexpected arm injury lead Fraz towards taking a break from playing and a return to writing that eventually brought about Fraz Milne/The Grey Area in 2015. A soft release and some limited solo shows marked the return to playing live.
Fraz also explored brave new worlds through 2013/14 with Buddha Jack an improvisational jam trio inspired by modern electronic beats & live organic grooves. Fraz then teamed up with former Banana Moon members Phil, Charlie and Cam creating some great progressively influenced music through 2020. Expect to hear the results of 'From the Doghouse' eventually.
Fraz returned to what he loves doing best in 2016/17-putting on great live band events through 2016/17, which included his old Frazmosis bandmate-Robin Latimer on Bass and Chris Bender on drums/vocals. The line-ups since vary but Chris remains the constant on drums. In 2021 a massive unexpected life-changing event affected much of Fraz's health and welfare for a long time but the journey continues with the 2025 release of Time Goes.
The story continues, the music continues to unfold...
“Time Goes is my best release yet-as many of the songs have been constant favourites live, but are now fully realized."