Rising Star: De Pere Student Goes to the Grammys
By: Tara Joyce
Updated: February 8, 2013
Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Clarkson and Frankie Salerno. While that last name doesn't ring any Grammy bells, that could soon change. The De Pere junior has played his was to Los Angeles, one of just 32 selected from across the country to attend Grammy Camp.
Not only will the 16-year-old jazz guitarist attend music's biggest night, he will also perform at the Grammy's after party. Frankie says he is nervous, but his proud parents know their son is a natural. Frankie's dad even had the chance to join him for a few days in LA.
"The door would be shut and I would listen. The sound that came out of that room, you would think it was the Tonight Show Band playing. Just amazing, amazing players. Then the doors would open and these kids would walk out," says John.
While these kids are making music well beyond their years, they are never too old for a little advice from mom. Christine Salerno is telling her son to just have fun and play like she knows he can.
You can catch the 55th Annual Grammy Awards live on Local Five. They begin Sunday night at 7 o'clock.
Not only will the 16-year-old jazz guitarist attend music's biggest night, he will also perform at the Grammy's after party. Frankie says he is nervous, but his proud parents know their son is a natural. Frankie's dad even had the chance to join him for a few days in LA.
"The door would be shut and I would listen. The sound that came out of that room, you would think it was the Tonight Show Band playing. Just amazing, amazing players. Then the doors would open and these kids would walk out," says John.
While these kids are making music well beyond their years, they are never too old for a little advice from mom. Christine Salerno is telling her son to just have fun and play like she knows he can.
You can catch the 55th Annual Grammy Awards live on Local Five. They begin Sunday night at 7 o'clock.
