
Frank ‘French Toast’ McWeeny has been defining his path as a radio
presenter and club DJ ever since he was old enough to get into a studio.
His early love of funk, disco and soul
was discovered rooting through his dad’s vinyl collection, and that love
now pervades not only his selections but his outlook too, as Frank
takes to everything he does, in the recording studio and the DJ booth,
with a joie de vivre that’s utterly infectious.
Half English,
half French, ‘Frenglish’ Frank cut his teeth on French local radio
before moving to London to learn to DJ and refine his presenting skills.
He quickly setup French Toast Radio showcasing his latest groove, disco
and funk-infused House music finds. After receiving praise from Annie
Mac for his rapid progress, Frank went on to work with the legendary
Gilles Peterson, who gave him his blueprint. With syndicating French
Toast Radio the next step, Frank established himself locally across
London’s diverse networks, before taking to the global stage, attracting
new listeners in more than twenty-five countries across four continents
and a succession of time zones.
Taking his love for all things
groovy onto the dancefloor, Frank can be seen sharing his infectious
grooves at home & abroad. The pull of audiences further afield have
seen him take to the booth in Spain and France, at the prestigious
Rencontres Trans Musicales festival, and beyond at Iceland’s Secret
Solstice Festival, Shanghai’s renowned Arkham club, Mumbai’s Antisocial
and Verboten in New York. Venturing where his listeners are and where he
wants his next ones to be, Frank uses the French Toast brand as the
spring board into uncharted territories. This dual role of radio and
club DJ allows him to get loose behind the decks, but also enjoy time in
country to soak up more than just the party. With a constant eye on the
diversity of global dance music stories to be told, recent exciting
commissions include a mini documentary for BBC World Service Radio about
his tours in China and India.
They say the musical experience
is there to be shared, and whether you find Frank in the club or on the
airwaves, you can count on the most contagious of vibes to prove it.
With a debut EP, new broadcasting partners and exciting DJ travels
scheduled for the near future, it looks set to be a bumper ride for Mr.
French Toast.