John Francis

Biography

Drawing on the deep well of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Folk, and Country, John Francis conjures the
spirits of his eloquent brand of songwriting. His live shows range in dynamism from pin-drop intimacy to all the spitfire of a
raucous chicken-wire barroom and a big-tent revival all rolled up in one.

John Francis is currently promoting his new album, “The Better Angels”. The album was produced by 5-time Grammy winning producer John Carter Cash, in the Cash Cabin Studio in
Hendersonville, TN.
pulled together some the best players Nashville (and the world) has to offer including Lucinda Williams, Marty Stuart, Kenny Vaughn, Rachael Yamagat, Wilco drummer Ken Coomer, and Dixie Chick pedal steel player Robby Turner.

Francis has been honored by ASCAP as the 2006 recipient of the prestigious Sammy Cahn Lyricist of the Year Award(Previous
winners include John Mayer, Josh Ritter, and Lori McKenna.). He has played upon invitation for the United Nations, SXSW, as well as listening rooms all over the U.S., Ireland, Germany, and
Switzerland and is available for February/March 2010 for booking in Europe