Neal Francis (born Neal Francis O’Hara in Livingston, New Jersey, on September 4, 1988) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician (pianist & keyboard player) based in Chicago (USA). Francis began playing professionally as a teenager and by the age of 18 was touring Europe with Muddy Waters’ son and backing up other prominent blues artists coast-to-coast. In 2012, Francis joined popular Chicago instrumental funk band The Heard. With Francis at the creative helm, The Heard transformed into a national act, touring with The New Mastersounds and The Revivalists, and appearing at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest and Bear Creek. Despite the success of the band, Francis left The Heard in 2015. In 2019 he resurfaced with a first solo album, and in 2021 a second followed.
RIVERBEAT Music Festival
Tom Lee Park, Memphis, Tennessee, United States Of America
Neal Francis
Tipitina's, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Of America
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Tipitinas, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Of America
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Tipitina's, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Of America
Neal Francis w/ Color Green
Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, California, United States Of America
Neal Francis, Color Green
Belly Up, Solana Beach, California, United States Of America
Neal Francis - Return to Zero Tour
The Bellwether, Los Angeles, California, United States Of America
Neal Francis
Felton Music Hall, Felton, California, United States Of America
Neal Francis: Return To Zero Tour
South Shore Room at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, United States Of America
Neal Francis + Hotel Deals
South Shore Room at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, United States Of America
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Neumos, Seattle, Washington, United States Of America
Outside Festival
Civic Center Park (Denver), Denver, Colorado, United States Of America
Cathead Jam (Weekend)
Cathead Distillery, Jackson, Mississippi, United States Of America
Cathead Jam (Friday)
Cathead Distillery, Jackson, Mississippi, United States Of America
All Good Now 2-Day Pass
Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Maryland, United States Of America
All Good Now - Saturday Only
Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Maryland, United States Of America
Outside Lands
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, United States Of America
Fitz and The Tantrums
Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater, Lewiston, New York, United States Of America
Sea.Hear.Now Festival
North Beach Asbury Park , Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States Of America
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Islington Assembly Hall, London, Great Britain
2025
2023
ATO Records
2xLP, Pur
2023
2022
ATO Records
12", EP, Whi
2021
Karma Chief Records
12", EP
2021
2021
2019
2019
2025
2025
2023
2022
2021
Classic Rock (3)
CD, Comp, Promo
2021
2021
2020
2022
JamBase
3xLP, Comp
2022
2021
Relix Magazine
CD, Comp, Smplr
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RIVERBEAT Music Festival
Tom Lee Park, Memphis, Tennessee, United States Of America
Neal Francis
Tipitina's, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Of America
Neal Francis
Tipitinas, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Of America
Neal Francis
Tipitina's, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Of America
Neal Francis w/ Color Green
Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, California, United States Of America
Neal Francis, Color Green
Belly Up, Solana Beach, California, United States Of America
Neal Francis - Return to Zero Tour
The Bellwether, Los Angeles, California, United States Of America
Neal Francis
Felton Music Hall, Felton, California, United States Of America
Neal Francis: Return To Zero Tour
South Shore Room at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, United States Of America
Neal Francis + Hotel Deals
South Shore Room at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, United States Of America