Hi! I'm a musician from Philadelphia, PA. I play guitar, sing and write my own music. I lead a band called The Ardvark Felon. "Ardvark Felon" is an anagram for my name, Frank Velardo = Ardvark Felon. It's my little tribute to Mr. Mojo Risin', Jim Morrison. We play a lot of blues, funk, jazz and rock n' roll.
I also do yoga and meditate, eat a plant-based diet and wear paisleys pretty much always. I guess I'm just a big hippy. In addition to music, lately, I've been bartending at the Philadelphia Brewing Co. which is also a lot of fun!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm here to connect with people who may be interested in hosting me/my band for a house concert! A lifetime goal is to travel and play music. House concerts have always been an exciting addition to playing bars and clubs while on the road, and I feel a greater bond is created between artist and listener. Is a really special thing. As I explore new cities where I have no fan base, this would be a great way for me to find music lovers, while also finding more 'legit' venues. Grass roots, baby!

Interests

• concerts
• cooking
• music
• guitar
• piano

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm interested in doing in-home concerts while exploring new cities and finding new places to play. If it's something you already do or would like to try, get in touch and we can set something up.