Here's the video for 'Don't Forget' - one of the pop ballads off of Julia's new CD, 'Lucky Penny'.
Here's Julia's performing her song about the history of Native Americans in the U.S. - 'The Unconquered', off the new CD, 'Lucky Penny'. This was filmed at her SF CD release show in San Francisco at the Hotel Utah Saloon, May 6, 2008.
And here Julia spreads John Lennon's 'Instant Karma!' as part of her Seattle CD Release Show for 'Lucky Penny' at The Triple Door on Apr 22, 2008. Julia is joined by Ben Smith, Andy Stoller, Darren Loucas, Sean Divine and Susan McIntyre.
Influences
Billie, Aimee Mann, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Nina Simone, The Beatles, Rickie Lee Jones, Led Zeppelin, Suzanne Vega, Gillian Welch, Heart, Carole King, Miles Davis, The Flaming Lips, Satie, Joan Osborne, the White Stripes, The Who, Aretha Franklin, Cat Power, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Janis Joplin, Stan Getz, Os Mutantes, Morcheeba
"Interesting voice, it's almost conversational. But then on the song 'The Unconquered', it goes all PJ Harvey on me."
Collected Sounds
May, 2008
"I am documenting the little fires inside, in the hope that they may fuel others," says Julia Francis, a California pop balladeer with a fever for rock ‘n roll. On April 18, 2008, Julia released her second record, ‘Lucky Penny’ with
co-producers Victor DeLorenzo (Violent Femmes) and Mike Hoffmann (EIEIO)
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Featuring world-class musicians including drummer Vinnie Colaiuta (Frank Zappa, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Barbra Streisand, Sting); drummer Ben Smith (Heart, Taj Mahal, Cyndi Lauper); bassist Andy Stoller (Tracy Chapman); and Jeff Fielder (Sera Cahoone), as well as additional
production and engineering by Ted Stockwell and Billy Sherwood, the record was mastered by Joe Gastwirt, and is available for purchase at the store above, and through CDBaby.com, iTunes, Digstation and many more online retailers.
Julia Francis’ sound has been likened to contemporary acts such as Alanis Morissette, Natalie Merchant and Aimee Mann; and such classic performers as Tom Petty, Joni Mitchell and Buffy Sainte-Marie.
"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
"Many people have traveled this world with different dreams, purposes and aspirations. Many are masters, teachers, inventors and followers. They were all sent by the creator of the universe to achieve one just course; “global peace and unification.” But this course cannot be achieved without unconditional love, which possesses the magical powers of the Divine for transformation. When the human race embraces love unconditional, then the lost will be found, the naked will be clothed, the hungry will be fed, the bombs will be destroyed and there will be peace and unity which will make us all to speak one language, “LOVE”. Let love abide" ~ Philip Brown
We are ALL in this Together ~ Wave 11:11 ~ United as One with Love vibrations ~
Thanks for the fun show Julia! It was great to meet you and Guy. You guys were awesome...and what a great venue! I'll email you son about a show in Sacramento!
We need your help!!
We will be rockin' the house at The Last Day Saloon in Santa Rosa, on Sat. Febuary 7th, 8:30-9:30 pm. Come get your groove on while helping us pack the place! The first 5 people to come through the door for The New Sol will receive a free copy of our EP!! Don't miss out!!!
Thank you very much for the add. We appreciate it! And now, for a limited time, we're offering FREE DOWNLOADS of our songs if you sign up as a fan of ours on ReverbNation. You can sign up using the ReverbNation fan collector below!
Since we have changed the name of the band our CD is now a collector’s item! If you’re interested, please show your support and Purchase the Sand Timer CD here.
I will be singing with The New Sol on Sat. Oct. 11 from 1-2pm and 3-4pm at Zone music in Cotati. We are helping them celebrate 25 years of being the hottest music store around. Come have fun with us!
hey my sweet cousin! sorry if i scared you with the video! your music sounds good and keep up the good work.dont forget to watch the raiders vs broncos monday night! i will be glued to the chair and the dogs can go and get there own treats!! and if my wife says' take the trash out'. i will say i have an eye problem! "I JUST CAN'T SEE DOING IT"!! aha aha ahaa ! peace out love ya.
hey julia... congrats on the songwriter honorable mention! let me know if you're ever up this way, i'd love to do a show with you again. or heck, maybe down your way sometime... ~morgan
Yes! cooperative collaboration is such a blessing and we look forward to the opportunity to create new twists on soulful mixes with you! Paz/Amor/Vida -los caballeros de sparrow
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