Neal is such an accomplished pianist and his songwriting just gets better and better. His band are really solid and I see him beginning to gain a larger audience which is long overdue. Big up Cheryl and KEXP for putting him on!
I don’t think he changes set lists like jam bands, but if I’m wrong I’d be happy for this years NYE show cause a lot of jam fans love Neil and the band
He shares that virtuosity Elton had as a young artist. Clearly influenced by that eras greats. Lots of Leon Russell in there too, but totally his own man.
Just saw your band last night in Toronto opening up for Marcus King...Wow won't be long before people are opening up for you, amazing band amazing songs, I'm 60 and have played music my whole life and you brought me back to a time when music was GOOD..I thought I was watching Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, your a combination of all the best of the 70's but you are still so current and so refreshing. You seem to take all the best from bands gone by, early Billy Joel, Doctor John, a little Disco ....Band is amazing I could go on and on ..thank you for a great night
Caught Neal and crew on the Wilco Sky Blue Sky Festival in 2022 and have been a huge fan ever since. Went to the show the night before this recording at Madame Lou's, the Sweetwater in Mill Valley, went up to Vancouver and again at the Crocodile. This band is absolutely raw talent, no two shows are the same, they never disappoint. Just incredible.
New fan of that man and his music. Not just the music though, that is one likeable dude…and the band as a whole are one personality. An absolute pleasure to watch em workin it on out.
heard Neal yesterday for the 1st time.. thank you again KEXP!. Saw he's playing with Marcus King in Toronto and got tickets immediately. This is really great stuff. The groove at the end of Changes is like a giant dose of endorphins.. amazing!
Just seen Neil Francis on Saturday. What an amazing performance! What a band! What an amazing piano player. I'll be seeing them Everytime they come through Detroit or anywhere in Michigan! Keep up the great work gentlemen 👍🏼
Only just clicked on the new KEXPbait...Only 2.02 minutes in and lovin it.. Lovin it..lovin it like that...It is wicked...Piano tinkling reminds me a little of classic Supertramp minus the hire pitched vocals...
I saw them open for Marcus king in Oct.... Never heard of them and I came away liking their show better than Marcus King.... Don't get me wrong Marcus was awesome, but something about Neil and his band that just blew me away!! Hugh fan of these guys now... can't wait to see them live again!!
I'm really glad I started listening more to Neal. Prometheus is probably my favorite. He is his own thing for sure, and I hear so many influences blended together: Richard Manuel from The Band, Elton John, Dr. John, Ben Folds, even Ray Charles. So good.
There are a lot of musicians that some people consider to not have "good voices" who have really stood the test of time... Dave Matthew's, Leon Russell, Bob Dylan...
