Frank Larry Solivan[1] is an American mandolinist, recording artist, composer, and leader of the progressive bluegrass band Dirty Kitchen.
[5] In 2002, Solivan recorded his first solo album I Am a Rambler when he temporarily moved to Nashville from Alaska to pursue musical goals.
Besides Solivan (mandolin), the current lineup of Dirty Kitchen includes Mike Munford (banjo), Chris Luquette (guitar), and Jeremy Middleton (bass).
Solivan's third solo project Family, Friends & Heroes was released in 2016, and features members of Dirty Kitchen, family members, and John Cowan, Shawn Camp, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Jim Hurst, Megan McCormick, Rob Ickes, and Del McCoury.
[17][18] In 2013, Mike Munford was voted Banjo Player of the Year by the IBMA, and guitarist Chris Luquette received the Momentum Award for Performance Instrumentalist.