Kooymans & Carillo.

George Kooymans and Frank Carillo will be back on Dutch stages during a small Summertour 2011.They will play with the Barking Dogs: Bob Langenberg on Drums, Ocki Klootwijk on bass and Tyn Smit on keys.

Frank Carillo.

Frank Carillo is the epitome of the "musician's musician." Throughout his career, his craftsmanship as a gifted world-class guitar player, memorable prolific songwriting and his warm and affable persona have allowed him to make an indelible mark on the international music scene.

Rails to Kingdom Come.

Frank Carillo and the Bandoleros are wraping up their new CD. All the work is being done at Millbrook Studios with renowned producer and sound engineer extraordinaire Paul Orofino. The CD, "Rails To Kingdom Come," is scheduled for early summer release.

2005 Bitchin' Entertainment: review "Bad Out There"

Reviewed by Chris Mara 
 

It’s around noon on a Friday.  I’m just starting my second pot of coffee and I’m thinking about switching from caffeine to whiskey.  Why? Well, there’s something about this record that makes me want to kick back in a dimly lit room, sip whiskey from a thick-walled glass and nod my head understandingly to songs that tastefully blend Carillo’s rebellious spirit with the acceptance of circumstances beyond his control.
Despite the implausible name "Frank Carillo and the Bandoleros" ; Frank Carillo is one of the most believable artists I’ve heard in quite a while.  Why? Well, now it’s after 2pm and I’m halfway through my third glass of whiskey, so it’s a bit hard for me to find the right...um...well...how do you say...ah, yes, words, to articulate my point.  I guess a lot of it has to do with his gravelly whiskey-soaked voice.  (mmm...whiskey)  It makes me ponder what would happen if he coughed really hard.  I think if he did, he’d cough up a huge phlegm-ball named Spencer that would turn to him and say (in a gravelly voice of course) "Thanks for all the good times" and slither towards the door; leaving Carillo to sing like Justin Timberlake from that day on.
Along with the sincere vocals, the organic (not to be confused with "lo fi"), open and inviting production of the album perfectly matches the bluesy/rootsy feel of the songs, and goes a long way towards solidifying his believability by setting the perfect sonic backdrop for his stories.  The production also really helps to pull the listener in, instead of being too apparent and eventually alienating the listener.  It’s very cool; and everything is done to better showcase the songs.  Kudos folks-good job.