Hi friends!
In an effort to stay positive in these times of craziness, I wanted to share with you some of the great feedback I've been receiving from my latest CD, 'Lucky Penny'.
Thank you all of you for helping me spread the word, about my music and turning your friends on to these latest songs of story that I've crafted with a handful of world-class musicians.
Go Obama!
-Julia

"Interesting voice, it's almost conversational. But then on the song 'The Unconquered', it goes all PJ Harvey on me."
Collected Sounds
May, 2008

"Vocal delivery is spicy and tasty."
Obsession Collection
May, 2008

"The songs on Lucky Penny put you in a unique position to be saved by emotional complexity – and not just have spent pop music by the dollar. Melody and rhythm are catchy and expert. It is hard to combine these two attributes. We have the authentic combination on this new Julia Francis album."
Dr. Martin Jack Rosenblum
Music History And Literature Professor at UWM

"All the great singers hold up the story and make you feel like it isn't singing at all but rather sharing a secret with you. Julia does that in her sleep." -Mike Hoffmann, Producer

"'Cookin' With Gas' is a funky song with a great chorus. Francis really shines here. Her album is just great." - Lunakafe.com, Sept 2008

"Julia had the style and grace to go into whatever musical house we were building at the moment. Miss Francis delivers! I know, I was there." -Victor DeLorenzor, Producer, Violent Femmes Founding Drummer

"I am documenting the little fires inside, in the hope that they may fuel others." - Julia Francis

Hey friends!

I'm thrilled to tell you that my song 'The Deep End' has just won Honorable Mention in American Songwriter Magazine's Lyric Contest.  This is one of the first songs I ever wrote, and you can find it on my first CD, 'Five Challenges to Flight'.

Here's proof that good CAN come from a sad and painful divorce.
I hope you'll check out the song and let me know if it strikes a chord with you.
As always, thank for your listening, and for your fabulous support.

Cheers,
Julia

I'm excited to get back to the Emerald City and share some brand new tunes. I'm also lucky enough to get Darren Loucas to play guitar with me - this guy is amazing. We'll have a great lineup - I hope you will join us!

Hosted By: Julia Francis
When: Tuesday Aug 05, 2008
at 9:00 PM
Where: Triple Door Musicquarium Lounge
216 Union St.
Seattle, Washington|48 98101
United States
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Julia Francis

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Hi all,

I'm looking forward to my 'hump-day' show this week in San Francisco! Ralph Cetola and I have been working on some cover songs, to complement my songs from Lucky Penny, and others. As I do have Ireland in my blood, I love playing in this great pub, where they pour the Guinness like you're supposed to: slow and room temp. Perhaps there will even be room for an Irish tune or two. I look forward to seeing my SF pals this week!

Hosted By: Julia Francis
When: Wednesday Jul 09, 2008
at 9:00 PM
Where: Plough and Stars Pub
940 Clement St.
San Francisco, CA 94118
United States
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Julia Francis

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It's great to be back in NYC! We've got a great show this Saturday night, I am joined by a very good, very funky bassist named John Montalbano, and I will also be joined by the lovely and melodious Kiko DeLorenzo on few tunes. Don't miss this show, and please help me spread the word to all your NY friends. See you there!

HALF PRICE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE!!! Just email info@juliafrancis.com to get your name on the list, so when you arrive at the club, you'll only pay $5 instead of $10!

Hosted By: Julia Francis
When: Saturday May 31, 2008
at 11:30 PM
Where: The Underscore
1733 First Ave (btw 89th and 90th Sts)
New York, NY 10128
United States
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Hey y'all,

I'm super excited for tonight's Sonoma County CD Release show.  Hope you can make it!  My awesome band is made up of Sonoma County musicians JB Duff on drums, Stephen Schulte on bass, and Ralph Cetola and Dustin Smart on guitars.  Proceeds from this shows will benefit the Valley of the Moon Children's Foundation - come get your very own copy of the new CD, plus other fabulous merchandise - please help me support abused and neglected children in Sonoma County.
 

Thurs, May 8, 6pm, Free
Ace in the Hole
3100 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol, CA
707-829-1101

Buy the new CD 'Lucky Penny' now at www.juliafrancis.com.

Hey friends, here's some footage of me and the Seattle band performing John Lennon's 'Instant Karma!' as part of the Seattle CD Release Show for my new record 'Lucky Penny', at The Triple Door on Apr 22, 2008. The band is made up of by Ben Smith, Andy Stoller, Darren Loucas, Sean Divine and Susan McIntyre.

And please check out my latest shows, in the Bay Area!

I've got a great band lined up, comprised of Sonoma County musicians JB Duff on drums, Stephen Schulte on bass, and Ralph Cetola and Dustin Smart on guitars.  Proceeds from these two shows will benefit the Valley of the Moon Children's Foundation - come get your very own copy of the new CD, plus other fabulous merchandise - please help me support abused and neglected children in Sonoma County.

Tues, May 6, 8:30pm, $8
Hotel Utah Saloon
500 4th Street @ Bryant, San Francisco, CA
(415) 546-6400
With very special guest, The Welcome Matt
 

Thurs, May 8, 6pm, Free
Ace in the Hole
3100 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol, CA
707-829-1101

Buy the new CD 'Lucky Penny' now at www.juliafrancis.com.

Hi pals,

I'm excited to introduce my new CD to the city that's always had my heart.
Please come out next Tuesday to help us celebrate with the new music. We've just added special guest The Welcome Matt to the evening's line-up.

Hosted By: Julia Francis
When: Tuesday May 06, 2008
at 8:30 PM
Where: The Hotel Utah Saloon
500 4th Street @ Bryant
San Francisco, CA 94107
United States
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Greetings!

I'm so happy to announce that the new record is available! You can buy the CD exclusively on my website at this time. Let me know what you think!!!

I hope to see you at one of my upcoming CD release shows:
Tues, Apr 22, 9pm, Triple Door Musicquarium Lounge, Seattle, WA
Tues, May 6, 8:30pm, Hotel Utah Saloon, San Francisco, CA
Tues, May 8, 6pm, Ace in the Hole, Sebastopol, CA

And here is some advance buzz that's come in that I want to share with you:

"We like her!  She's good!" - The North Bay Bohemian

"Francis has a lovely voice somewhere between Joni, Carole, Jenny Lewis and Natalie Merchant. It also has a touch Cowboy Junkies about it." - Subba-Cultcha.com

"All the great singers hold up the story and make you feel like it isn't singing at all but rather sharing a secret with you. Julia does that in her sleep." - Mike Hoffmann, producer

"Melody and rhythm are catchy and expert.  It is hard to combine these two attributes. We have the authentic combination on this new Julia Francis album." - Dr. Martin Jack Rosenblum, lecturer in music history and literature at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Peck School of the Arts, recording artist on Rounder Records and artist endorsee for Gibson Guitars. 

It’s official, Lucky Penny releases April 18th, 2008.  Soon you’ll be able to get the CD and some supercool merchandise.  This baby has been a long time in the making for me, and I learned a hell of a lot along the way.

I hope you’ll get yerself a copy and tell your best friends they ought to do the same.  Thanks for reading, dear fans - talk to you soon!