Neal Francis

  • Friko Talk Debut LPs (11/27 at KFN)

    Last week, Chicago duo Friko – comprised of vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Niko Kapetan and drummer Bailey Minzenberger – announced the release of their debut LP, Where we’ve been, Where we go from here, which is set to hit shelves February 16th.  The announcement came alongside their drop of lead single, “Crashing...
  • Emily Wolfe Talks Roe V. Wade, Producing, and Playing Live (9/17 at Silk City)

    “I love Philly!  Gimme that cheesesteak all day!” says guitar virtuoso Emily Wolfe, adding, “I really love playing there, the audiences are really attentive.”  Emily Wolfe has played the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection several times since the return of live music, including Halloween 2021 at Kung...
  • Pink Mountaintops: “It’ll be a singing party.” (5/28 at KFN)

    “It’s Interesting coming back into the world with this pandemic; things are different.  It’s great to see friends again, and do our thing, finding good coffee and finding good food,” says Stephen McBean of finally getting back on the road.  Although best known as frontman of Vancouver psych rockers...
  • Neal Francis: “It’s been amazing, these moments of disbelief and gratitude.” (2/18 at WCL)

    “I’m just overwhelmingly grateful because I struggled to get anything going for a long time in my life,” says 33-year-old Chicago musician Neal Francis, who is about to kick off a massive tour, which includes headlining dates, festival stops, and a run supporting Amos Lee.  The dates are in...