- The John Francis
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Name = The John Francis
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Background = solo_singer
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Instrument =Guitar , Vocals
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Years_active = 2002–present
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URL = [http://www.thejohnfrancis.com/ www.thejohnfrancis.com]
Notable_instruments =The John Francis is a
San Francisco ,California -based singer, guitarist and songwriter, currently signed toRerum Novarum Records . The John Francis is the stage name of a single musician, Jack Francis ("né" Small). His current band bills itself as The John Francis Impostors, and features a rhythm section ofIlk Koskelo ofWe Be The Echo on drums andPaul Slack of Planets on bass. Many other musicians occasionally contribute to his performances and recordings, includingMyke Stryker ,Nigel Pavao ,John Vanderslice ,Matt Bauer , Jason Kocol,Michael David Murphy and brother Brian Small.Francis's music is notable for its diverse musical genre influences, which combine to form a melting pot of
grunge ,country ,classic rock androck opera ; his music has been described asNeil Young meetsBauhaus [http://sf.flavorpill.net/mailer/issue102/] .Francis was previously part of the group
Bm Relocation Program , aBay Area basedexperimental rock project withGraeme Nicholls ,Ilk Koskelo andMyke Stryker ofWe Be The Echo , andBert Garibay ofLast Of The Blacksmiths .Discography
;Official Releases
* "Sunkfrancisco Frankenstance " (2008, Rerum Novarum Records)
* "On The Moments We Share " (2006, Rerum Novarum Records);Early unofficial recordings
* "The Earnest Manboy Suite In E Major " (2005, self-released)
* "The Unspoken Rules Of Frontier Justice " (2003, self-released)
* "Seeking A Deep Feeling " (2002, self-released)External links
* [http://www.thejohnfrancis.com Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/thejohnfrancis Myspace Page]
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