Leo Kottke, John Fahey, Ed Gerhard, Jeff Beck, Peter Lang, Adrian Legg, Gordon Bok, Benjamin Woolman, Pete Kairo, Pat Methany, Rev. Gary Davis, Norman Blake, J.S. Bach, James Taylor, Pierre Bensusan, Neil Young, Jean Sibelius, Michael Hedges, Fontaine Bradley, John Renbourne, Burt Jansch, Doc Watson
Sounds Like
People tell me I sound like Leo Kottke, Will Ackerman, Alex diGrassi, Adrian Legg, John Fahey, Peter Lang, but of course you know that I sound just like me.
When Francis Doughty speaks through his guitar he transports the listener to another place. He comes at you with a wall of sound from his 12-string in songs such as his own highly-charged crowd-pleaser, We’re Getting Closer, or his equally energetic and happy Pearl-Streaked Morning. And suddenly, yet gently, he brings you to a different but beautiful place with his tender ballad, Steve’s Pain, or the sweetly lyrical and evocative Irish traditional song, Sheebeg Sheemore, only to go back full-throttle with Kottke’s epochal masterpiece, Morning is the Long Way Home. The overall result is not just impressive—a Francis Doughty concert takes you on a memorable ride.
“This is fingerstyle guitar up there with the best of the best.”
(Derek Sivers, President, CD Baby)
Attending a Francis Doughty concert never fails to leave an audience enthralled. His shows present a mix of his own songs, several classic covers by Kottke, as well as arrangements of traditional or jazz pieces—and always a surprise or two. The counterpoint to his music is his endearing stage manner and colorful humor. He makes a genuine connection with the audience.
Francis
has released two instrumental guitar CDs, Among Trees and Under the Sky, both receiving high praise from reviewers and fans, and he has been featured at venues throughout the Northeast. Doughty has also shared the stage with or opened for Gordon Bok, Lui Collins, Garnet Rogers Tony Vacca, Don White, Adrienne Jones (of Mad Agnes), Kiernan Kane, Elliot Bronson, James Durst, Thea Hopkins and others. He has made numerous radio and several television appearances, including a feature on NPR’s magazine show “Here and Now,” taped at WBUR in Boston.
Hey Uncle Fran! Just wanted to let you know your tunes were the soundtrack to my freshman year in college!! The only music I listened to while doing academic work (which was virtually all the time I wasn't running or eating or sleeping) was yours, plus one Celtic CD. Thanks for the melodious hours! (plans for another CD release? =D) Best, Jacob
How are you both! I got the pics..how wonderful of you both..looks like you got to see more of the gardens than i did that day. Thinking about having a small "reunion" there next year but in the great room...where the patio was..they say we can use grills out there..are you in? PS, whats your schedule looking like for May? ML
"To us, our house was not unsentient matter-it had a heart and a soul and eyes to see us with, and approvals and solicitudes and deep sympathines: it was of us and we were in its confidence, and lived in its grace and in the peace of its benediction. We never came home from an absence that its face did not light up and speak out its eloquent welcome and we could not enter it unmoved". ...Mark Twain....hope you are enjoying the holidays...:) ML
Hi Fran, how are you? Emailed Laura...if you get a chance read my latest blog...Morning Mist...I think it will take you to a peaceful place...it goes well with your first CD playing in the background! Hugs, marylouise
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i'm hoping we can see you at the summer festival! Heather and Matt love the music CD's you gave them..and if they are off they want ot come as well, will get in touch for some details by monday...ok? love and light to you and Laura..ML
You are a guitar beast! My Dad has your CDs and I listened to them and loaded them up on my computer. Your tunes are original and fantastic. Keep up the good work, waiting for another CD ;)
