Frank Martin Gilligan with Joe Gavito

Frank Martin Gilligan returns to Kojak's along with Joe Gavito. Frank has had a long and storied career both as a band leader and a solo artist. Check it out!
Founder & Lead Singer – Mason Dixon (1979–1993)
• Achieved 9 #1 records on Independent Country Music Charts (1983–1987)
• Landed 13 Billboard-charting singles, including a CMT Top 5 video
• Cashbox Magazine Independent Vocal Group of the Year (1987)
• Appeared on CMT, Grand Ole Opry & New Faces Show in Nashville
• "Don't Mess With Texas" campaign participant (1986)

Solo Career (2009–Present)
• Overcame cancer & neuropathy; returned as solo songwriter
• Awards: 2013 Songwriter Serenade, 2014 Kerrville New Folk, 2015 Wildflower People's Choice
• Performs across Texas & Ireland; revered for heartfelt storytelling

Discography
Albums
• Silver Dollar (2015) – Title track hit #1 on Roots Americana Chart (4 weeks); #13 Roots Music Report
YearnEnd
Recent Singles
• Joanie Put The Kettle On (2024)
• While I Still Think I'm Over You (2023)
• Children of the Gael (2021)
• Do It Right (2019)
• We Are Texas Strong (2017)
n Musical Style
• Genres: Texas Country, Americana, Folk
• Themes: Love, memory, resilience, Texas pride
• Influences: Townes Van Zandt, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard