Frank Hannon Unveils New Remix and Music Video for “San Francisco”
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Multi-platinum guitarist Frank Hannon, best known as the lead guitarist of Tesla, has unveiled a new remix and striking music video for his solo track "San Francisco", the latest single from his instrumental album Reflections.

The song is built around improvisation, atmosphere, and cultural memory, serving as both a love letter to the city and a window into the exploratory side of Hannon's musicianship.

The remix is available now on all streaming platforms.

The video features analog, hand-crafted psychedelic visuals by Brotherhood Of Light Show artist Chris Samardizch, whose work traces back to the Summer of Love in 1967 and has illuminated stages for generations of boundary-pushing musicians.

Samardizch's swirling, liquid visuals form the backdrop for "San Francisco", transforming the performance into a living, breathing reflection of the city's creative DNA.

Hannon and Samardizch first connected at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco, where Hannon was performing alongside Devon Allman and Duane Betts.

That shared lineage – rooted in improvisation, feel, and communal musical exchange – carried naturally into this collaboration.

Working with longtime partner and drummer/videographer Kelly Smith, Hannon and Smith assembled Samardizch's imagery into the final edit, letting the visuals move and evolve with the music rather than dictating it.

Musically, "San Francisco" stands apart within Reflections for its fluid construction and stylistic range.

The track was recorded as an improvised jam, beginning with a live bass performance and built outward through one-take guitar overdubs.

Hypnotic bass lines, flowing electric leads, and swelling acoustics evoke the city's early psychedelic sound before the song breaks into a fiery flamenco-inspired bridge – a nod to the Spanish and Mexican influences woven into Northern California's history.

In support of Reflections, Hannon will bring his solo guitar show to the Dallas International Guitar Festival the weekend of May 1-3, 2026, performing a special instrumental set that highlights the album's improvisational spirit and melodic depth.

The festival appearance marks a rare opportunity to experience these compositions live in an intimate, guitar-focused setting.

Tickets and additional information are available at GuitarShow.com."