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Robert Francis Joins Bonnaroo 2012 Lineup

We're excited to announce that Robert will join the Bonnaroo Cafe Stage lineup this June in Manchester, TN!

Tickets are on sale now at Bonnaroo.com.

Pre-Order Strangers in the First Place on iTunes U.S. Store!

Robert's new album, Strangers in the First Place, is now available for pre-order on iTunes U.S!

You can download Robert's new single "Heroin Lovers" today as well. Click here to download it.

PopMatters Premieres "Dangerous Neighborhood" - Acoustic

Watch Robert's acoustic performance of "Dangerous Neighborhood" (from his new record, Strangers in the First Place) today, exclusively on PopMatters!

Film at 11: Robert Francis - "Eighteen" on MAGNET Magazine

Click here to watch an acoustic in-studio performance of "Eighteen" now, exclusively on MAGNET Magazine!

Baeblemusic Premieres "Alibi" - Acoustic

Watch Robert's acoustic performance of "Alibi" (from his new record, Strangers in the First Place) today, exclusively on Baeblemusic!

Announcing the Strangers in the First Place Track Listing!



Robert's new album Strangers in the First Place will be available on May 22! And we're excited to share the track list with you:

01. Tunnels
02. Some Things Never Change
03. Perfectly Yours
04. Alibi
05. Eighteen
06. Star Crossed Memories
07. It First Occurred To Me
08. Heroin Lovers
09. I Sail Ships
10. The Closest Exit
11. Wild Thing
12. Dangerous Neighborhood

Los Angeles, join us at the record release show May 23 at The Troubadour. Get your tickets now!

"Some Things Never Change" Acoustic Video

Watch Robert's acoustic performance of "Some Things Never Change" from his new album, filmed live at Boulevard Recording Studios in Hollywood.

Album Release Show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles

 Los Angeles: We're excited to announce that Robert will perform a special headlining show at the Troubadour on Wednesday, May 23!

Tickets are on sale this Friday, March 23 at 1PM PDT here.

New U.S. Single "Heroin Lovers" & Free Download!

It's here!

Listen to Robert's new U.S. single "Heroin Lovers" (and get a free download!) now on Viinyl.

New album Strangers in the First Place available May 22 on Vanguard Records.

Robert Francis To Release Vanguard Debut May 22nd

Via Vanguard Records:

Robert Francis
To Release Vanguard Debut
Strangers in the First Place on May 22nd

On Tour with Mat Kearney
January 19 – February 25


"…Francis writes spare mediations that resonate with a worldly ache, milking every ounce of emotion out of strummed guitar, plucked banjo, pedal steel and tinkling piano." – Los Angeles Times

January 23rd, 2012 - Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Robert Francis will be releasing his label debut Strangers in the First Place on May 22nd. The 12 tracks on Strangers in the First Place embrace the emotional richness of his gravel tinged baritone and depth in his songwriting, which critics and fans have long praised.

Francis has just embarked on a cross-country tour supporting Mat Kearney, which will include stops in Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, San Francisco and Los Angeles (see tour dates below).

Raised in Los Angeles, Francis’ musical prowess stems from his upbringing – His father a producer and pianist, his mother a singer, who would often perform Ranchera songs from her native Mexico with her two songstress sisters. At the young age of nine, the legendary Ry Cooder gifted Francis with his first guitar and years later, the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ John Frusciante took him on as his only student.

Francis first gained national attention with his release One By One, which set him apart as one of the young artists to watch as a great American songwriter of his generation.

Tour Dates with Mat Kearney
January 19 Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theatre
January 20 Charlotte, NC - Amos’ Southend
January 21 Greenville, SC - The Handlebar
January 23 Chattanooga, TN - Track 29
January 26 Tampa, FL - The Ritz Ybor
January 27 Orlando, FL - The Beacham Theatre
January 28 Atlanta, GA - Centerstage
January 30 Mobile, AL - Soul Kitchen
January 31 New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
February 1 Houston, TX - House of Blues
February 3 Dallas, TX - The Majestic
February 4 Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond
February 7 Kansas City, Mo - Beaumont Club
February 9 Colorado Springs, CO - The Black Sheep
February 10 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
February 11 Aspen, CO - Belly Up
February 13 Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue
February 15 Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory
February 16 Seattle, WA - Showbox Market
February 17 Portland, OR - Roseland
February 18 Eugene, OR - McDonald Theatre
February 20 Reno, NV - Knitting Factory
February 22 San Francisco, CA – Warfield
February 23 Los Angeles, CA - Music Box
February 24 Las Vegas, NV - Access Aliante
February 25 San Diego, CA - House of Blues
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