# Dallas Frasca

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**Dallas Frasca** is an Australian rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter based in [Melbourne](/source/Melbourne).

Her 2024 album, *Force of Nature*, debuted at number 2 on the [ARIA Blues Chart](/source/ARIA_Charts) in its first week of release. During the album cycle, Frasca was a finalist for the 2025 Australian Women In Music Awards[1] for Most Outstanding Songwriter/Composer alongside Missy Higgins and The Waifs. Her single "Stand On My Shoulders" was nominated at the [APRA Music Awards of 2025](/source/APRA_Music_Awards_of_2025) for Most Performed Blues & Roots Work and reached number 1 on the [AMRAP](/source/Australian_Music_Radio_Airplay_Project) Charts. Follow-up single "Let It Rain" was nominated for Most Performed Blues & Roots Work at the [APRA Music Awards of 2026](/source/APRA_Music_Awards_of_2026)[2].

Frasca has supported major international acts including [ZZ Top](/source/ZZ_Top) on their 2025 Australian and New Zealand arena tour, as well as [Patti Smith](/source/Patti_Smith) on selected shows.

## History

### Early life

Born in [Adelaide, South Australia](/source/Adelaide) and raised in [Wangaratta, Victoria](/source/Wangaratta), Dallas Frasca is an Australian roots rock singer and guitarist who performs both as a solo artist and as the frontwoman of the eponymous band [Dallas Frasca](/source/Dallas_Frasca_(band)).[3] She is a descendant of [Dame Nellie Melba](/source/Nellie_Melba), one of Australia's most celebrated operatic sopranos and prominent figures in Australian history.[4]

Frasca began her singing career at the age of 18 after discovering her vocal ability at a friend's party.[3]

### Career

In 2006, Dallas Frasca gained national recognition after winning [triple j](/source/Triple_j)’s "Light Your Fuse" competition. Following this, she was booked to appear at that year’s [Bluesfest](/source/Bluesfest_(Byron_Bay)), one of Australia’s major music festivals.[5]

In 2008, Frasca was invited to perform with iconic Australian rock band [Midnight Oil](/source/Midnight_Oil) at a special event in Sydney supporting [Amnesty International](/source/Amnesty_International).[3] That same year, she shared the stage with [B.B. King](/source/B.B._King) in Cognac, France.[3][6]

In early 2009, Frasca represented Australia as one of seven artists from seven continents performing at the International [Earth Day](/source/Earth_Day) celebrations in [Montreal](/source/Montreal), [Canada](/source/Canada).[3][7]

On 26 March 2010, Frasca was named Artist of the Year at the [AIMAs](/source/Australian_Independent_Music_Awards).[3][8] Following this achievement, she was invited to perform at the 2011 AIMAs awards held at the iconic [Sydney Opera House](/source/Sydney_Opera_House).

In 2012, Frasca placed third in the AAA category of the [International Songwriting Competition](/source/International_Songwriting_Competition) (ISC) for her track "All My Love", selected from over 16,000 global entries.[9] The song was later re-recorded and released by Czech pop artist [Lenny](/source/Lenny_(singer)), reaching the top 10 on the charts in the [Czech Republic](/source/Czech_Republic).

In August 2012, Frasca joined [Slash](/source/Slash_(musician)) of [Guns N' Roses](/source/Guns_N'_Roses) to help launch [Bob Irwin](/source/Bob_Irwin)’s wildlife foundation, bringing together music and environmental advocacy.[10]

In July 2013, Frasca supported [Patti Smith](/source/Patti_Smith) during a performance on [Corsica](/source/Corsica) Island.[11]

In April 2015, Frasca released her third studio album, *Love Army*, produced by New York-based producer [Andy Baldwin](/source/Andy_Baldwin). The album debuted at number 29 on the [ARIA Charts](/source/ARIA_Charts), marking her first Top 50 entry.

In August 2015, Dallas Frasca toured Australia with Californian garage-soul band The BellRays,[12] fronted by [Lisa Kekaula](/source/Lisa_Kekaula) ([Basement Jaxx](/source/Basement_Jaxx)), performing six dates nationally. While in Melbourne, the two acts collaborated on a track recorded at [Hothouse Studios](/source/Hothouse_Studios) in St Kilda, which was later released on *The BellRays Covers* EP in 2016. That same year, The BellRays invited Dallas Frasca on a co-headline European tour, performing 23 shows across 12 countries.[13]

On 16 September 2016, Frasca released the *Dirt Buzz* EP and launched her own independent label, Spank Betty Records. In October and November that year, the band was invited to join American rock group [Ugly Kid Joe](/source/Ugly_Kid_Joe) on a 28-date European tour.

In 2018, Frasca was nominated for the Artistic Excellence Award at the [2018 Australian Women in Music Awards](/source/Australian_Women_in_Music_Awards) and performed in the first ever all female band to play at a sporting event in Australia at the closing ceremony of the [Commonwealth Games](/source/Commonwealth_Games) on the Gold Coast, Queensland.

In 2025, Frasca received her first nomination for an [APRA Award](/source/APRA_Music_Awards) and was invited to be the opening act for [ZZ Top](/source/ZZ_Top) on the Australian and New Zealand leg of their world *Elevation Tour*, which also featured [George Thorogood](/source/George_Thorogood) as a special guest. During the tour, Thorogood invited Frasca to join him onstage multiple times.

### Collaborations

Frasca has collaborated with a range of notable artists across her career. She contributed vocals to Californian rock band [Ugly Kid Joe](/source/Ugly_Kid_Joe)’s 2015 album, *Uglier Than They Used to Be*, which reached number 10 on the [BBC UK Albums Chart](/source/UK_Albums_Chart).[3][14]

She has recorded multiple tracks with [Rob Hirst](/source/Rob_Hirst) of [Midnight Oil](/source/Midnight_Oil), including “Burnt Toast” from her album *Not for Love or Money* and a B-side track released with a single.

In 2015, Frasca appeared on a cover of [The Clash](/source/The_Clash)’s “Safe European Home” with [Suze DeMarchi](/source/Suze_DeMarchi) of [Baby Animals](/source/Baby_Animals) on DeMarchi’s solo album, *Home* — her first solo release in 20 years.[3][15]

A career highlight for Frasca was performing “[Boys in Town](/source/Boys_in_Town)” by [The Divinyls](/source/Divinyls) at the induction of [Chrissy Amphlett](/source/Chrissy_Amphlett) into [The Age](/source/The_Age) and [Music Victoria](/source/Music_Victoria)’s Hall of Fame in 2018. She performed alongside [Ella Hooper](/source/Ella_Hooper) of [Killing Heidi](/source/Killing_Heidi), with notable audience members including [Molly Meldrum](/source/Molly_Meldrum), [Little Pattie](/source/Little_Pattie), and members of [The Divinyls](/source/The_Divinyls).

Frasca also collaborated with [Jim Keays](/source/Jim_Keays) of [Masters Apprentices](/source/Masters_Apprentices) on his final studio album, *Age Against the Machine* (2015), performing a duet on the track “Dig a Hole.”

In addition, she toured with [Xavier Rudd](/source/Xavier_Rudd) across Australia, playing to over 35,000 people. During a show in Kuranda, Queensland, on 22 November, Frasca and Rudd recorded a live version of Mavis Staples’ “My Own Eyes.” Rudd also featured on Frasca’s song “Strong Man.”

## Band members

- Dallas Frasca (vocals and guitar)
- Rotating members

## Discography

### Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions AUS [16] Not for Love or Money Released: August 2009[17] Label: Dallas Frasca, Third Verse (5021456168279) Formats: CD, DD — Sound Painter Released: May 2012[18] Label: Dallas Frasca, Social Family Records (9324690072699) Formats: CD, DD — Love Army Released: April 2015[19] Label: Spank Betty Records, Social Family Records (SFR0025) Formats: CD, DD, LP 29 Force of Nature Released: 19 July 2024 Label: Spank Betty Records, (SPANK006B) Formats: CD, DD, LP —

### Extended plays

Title Details Learn Your Routes (as Dallas Frasca and Her Gentlemen) Released: January 2007[20] Label: Dallas Frasca Formats: DD Dirt Buzz Released: 16 September 2016[21] Label: Spank Betty Records, Formats: CD, DD, LP

## Awards and nominations

### APRA Music Awards

The [APRA Music Awards](/source/APRA_Music_Awards) were established by [Australasian Performing Right Association](/source/Australasian_Performing_Right_Association) (APRA) in 1982 to honour the achievements of songwriters and music composers, and to recognise their song writing skills, sales and airplay performance, by its members annually.

! Ref. |- | [2025](/source/APRA_Music_Awards_of_2025) | "Stand On My Shoulders" | Most Performed Blues & Roots Work | | [22] |- | [2026](/source/APRA_Music_Awards_of_2026) | "Let It Rain" | Most Performed Blues & Roots Work | | [23] |-

### Australian Women in Music Awards

The [Australian Women in Music Awards](/source/Australian_Women_in_Music_Awards) is an annual event that celebrates outstanding women in the [Australian Music Industry](/source/Music_of_Australia) who have made significant and lasting contributions in their chosen field. They commenced in 2018.

|- | [2018](/source/2018_Australian_Women_in_Music_Awards)[24] | Dallas Frasca | Artistic Excellence Award | |- | [2025](/source/2025_Australian_Women_in_Music_Awards)[25] || Dallas Frasca || Outstanding Songwriter ||

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1. ["2012 International Songwriting Winners"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120614220005/http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners). ISC. Archived from [the original](http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners/) on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2012.

1. ["Rocker Slash bands with Bob Irwin"](https://archive.today/20130105142418/http://au.news.yahoo.com/video/sa/watch/30349654/rocker-slash-bands-with-bob-irwin/248154/). Archived from [the original](http://au.news.yahoo.com/video/sa/watch/30349654/rocker-slash-bands-with-bob-irwin/248154/) on 2013-01-05.|

1. ["Photo of Patti Smith and Dallas Frasca"](https://archive.today/20130521/https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=490403251054029&set=corsica-island-france-supporting-patti-smith/). Archived from [the original](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=490403251054029&set=corsica-island-france-supporting-patti-smith/) on 2013-07-21.|

1. Farnell, Guido. ["Live Review: The BellRays, Dallas Frasca"](https://themusic.com.au/reviews/the-bellrays-ding-dong-lounge-guido-farnell/nFWPjrGws7I/18-08-15). *The Music*. Retrieved 2025-07-29.

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1. ["Not for Love or Money"](https://music.apple.com/au/album/not-for-love-or-money/1260356399). *Apple Music*. August 2009. Retrieved 21 March 2021.

1. ["Sound Painter"](https://music.apple.com/au/album/sound-painter/1009286145). *Apple Music*. May 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2021.

1. ["Love Army"](https://music.apple.com/au/album/love-army/971038260). *Apple Music*. April 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2021.

1. ["Learn Your Routes"](https://music.apple.com/au/album/learn-your-routes/1266833342). *Apple Music*. January 2007. Retrieved 21 March 2021.

1. ["Dirt Buzz"](https://music.apple.com/au/album/dirt-buzz-ep/1140071426). *Apple Music*. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2021.

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