Chicago’s Neal Francis releases his latest LP, Changes, on 20 September via Colemine Records sister imprint Karma Chief Records. Francis embodies the spirit of classic New Orleans artists such as Dr. John, the Meters, Allen Toussaint as well as the deep and mysterious roots music of Leon Russell.
The title song proves this through its seductive but spooky musical maneuvers, its invitation into the mysterious, and need for, if not entirely redemption, then, as the title suggests, change. Francis says, “It’s a very personal song for me. The lyrics came when I was newly sober and things were raw. It’s about relationships shifting their weight and fading away, and not having to feel chained to the character or deeds of your past. Cameron Lew did a great job subtly referencing those themes in the video, while still leaving enough room for people to filter the piece through their own experience. I’m so proud of him and everyone who worked on it.”
TOUR DATES
SEP 12 THU – Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina – Mount Pleasant, SC
SEP 13 FRI – Georgia Theatre – Athens, GA
SEP 14 SAT – Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA
SEP 15 SUN – Pisgah Brewing Company – Black Mountain, NC
SEP 17 TUE – Barrymore Theatre – Madison, WI
SEP 19 THU – The Ready Room – St Louis, MO
SEP 20 FRI – Knuckleheads Saloon – Kansas City, MO
SEP 21 SAT – Schubas – Chicago, IL
OCT 10 THU – Meow Wolf – Santa Fe, NM [w/ Black Pumas]
OCT 11 FRI – Globe Hall – Denver, CO [w/ Black Pumas] (SOLD OUT)
OCT 12 SAT – Globe Hall – Denver, CO [w/ Black Pumas] (SOLD OUT)
OCT 13 SUN – Globe Hall – Denver, CO [w/ Black Pumas]
OCT 14 MON – The State Room – Salt Lake City, UT [w/ Black Pumas]
OCT 16 WED – Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, Canada [w/ Black Pumas]
OCT 17 THU – Shakedown – Bellingham, WA [w/ Black Pumas]
OCT 18 FRI – Neumos – Seattle, WA [w/ Black Pumas]
OCT 19 SAT – Wonder Ballroom – Portland, OR [w/ Black Pumas]
OCT 21 MON – The Independent – San Francisco, CA [w/ Black Pumas]
OCT 22 TUE – The Independent – San Francisco, CA [w/ Black Pumas] (SOLD OUT)
OCT 23 WED – Regent Theater DTLA – Los Angeles, CA [w/ Black Pumas]
OCT 24 THU – Lodge Room Highland Park – Los Angeles, CA [w/ Black Pumas] (SOLD OUT)
OCT 25 FRI – Soda Bar – San Diego, CA [w/ Black Pumas] (SOLD OUT )
OCT 26 SAT – Rhythm Room – Phoenix, AZ [w/ Black Pumas]
OCT 27 SUN – 191 Toole – Tucson, AZ [w/ Black Pumas]