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John Francis

Presented by Tin Angel at Tin Angel

December 28, 2011

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At 12, Francis started writing, recording, and performing. At 18, he enrolled as a Literature and World Religions major at Messiah College near Harrisburg, PA. There he immersed himself in the classics of poetry and prose, honing his craft as a songwriter. During these years, John played guitar for Gospel band on Sunday mornings. After graduating, Francis traveled to Ireland where the musical traditions of his family homeland added more fuel to the fire. He made his home on the road for a few years, collecting songs from Appalachia to American-Indian reservations

While living in Philadelphia, Francis released the critically acclaimed Strong Wine & Spirits. With the single "Heavy, Heavy Love," the record garnered extensive radio play in the North East. Drawing on the deep waters of rock n roll, folk, country, and gospel music, Francis conjures the spirits of his eloquent brand of songwriting.

Francis has played in some of the most renowned listening rooms and theaters in the U.S., Ireland, UK, Switzerland, and Germany.

John Francis now makes his home (when not touring 200+ days per year) in Music City...Nashville, Tennessee. In Nashville, he recorded his newest release The Better Angels in the Cash Cabin Studio. Produced by John Carter Cash in the fabled home studio of his parents Johnny and June. The Better Angels features legendary musicians Kenny Vaughan (Lucinda Williams, Marty Stuart), Ken Coomer (Uncle Tupelo, Wilco), Michael Rhodes (Sheryl Crowe, J.J. Cale), Robbie Turner (Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson) and more.