JON ANDREW FRANKLIN
Stories shared through strings, loops, and voice.
A violin-looping storyteller performing original music for concerts, private events, and unforgettable gatherings↓
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Bio:
Jon Andrew Franklin violin-looping artist known for building songs live—layer by layer—using violin, voice, and rhythm. His performances blend storytelling with dynamic looping, inviting audiences into moments that feel both deeply personal and joyfully shared.Jon creates original music that lives somewhere between folk, pop, and cinematic soundscapes, shaped by years of performing for diverse audiences—from quiet living rooms to stadiums. His work centers on connection, presence, and the courage to be seen, often weaving narrative and humor into the music itself.
Jon is also the founder and a core member of the Americana folk-pop trio Streetlight Cadence that began in Hawaiʻi in 2009, since recognized with multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards and an Emmy nomination.
Additionally, Jon collaborates with dancer and performer Stephanie Yamamoto in the duo project Stanklin, where live-looped music and movement intersect to create playful, high-energy, and emotionally resonant performances.
Whether performing solo or with friends, Jon brings a rare combination of technical mastery, warmth, and authenticity to the stage. His work is especially well-suited for concerts, weddings, and events seeking something heartfelt, memorable, and alive in the moment.
What Is STANKLIN?Stanklin is a live music and partner-dance experience created by Jon Andrew Franklin and Stephanie Yamamoto—two extreme extroverts on a shared mission: to turn strangers into friends and rooms into living, breathing dance floors.At its heart, Stanklin blends live-looped music, partner dancing, and storytelling into an immersive, joy-forward experience designed for dancers and non-dancers alike. Some people come to move. Some come to watch. Most end up doing both.Meet the Artists:Jon Andrew FranklinFounder of the Emmy-nominated band Streetlight Cadence, Jon has spent over 15 years captivating audiences with story-driven songwriting and electrifying violin performances. A street performer at heart, he’s transformed his solo work into a dynamic live-looping experience—well known to anyone to the Seattle and Hawaii music scene. His music blends folk, pop, and cinematic storytelling, creating performances that invite both deep listening and full-body movement.Stephanie YamamotoA lifelong performer in the Japanese taiko drumming community and a partner dancer for 15 years, Stephanie fell in love with playing live music for dancers in 2018. She’s known for her infectious personality, rhythmic intuition, playful humor, and a rare ability to guide a room into collective flow—whether that means laughter, bliss, or losing track of time on the dance floor.Stanklin is about presence, play, and connection—creating spaces where people feel invited to show up as they are, move how they move, and leave feeling more human than when they arrived.
