“Hailing from the greater New England area and brilliant states Connecticut and Massachusetts. Picking a central location was tough as to where three members are from Thompson, Ct and one is from Princeton, Ma. But for the sake of centralizing a point we will say Thompson,CT. But their collective hearts are kept at the Kelley house as to where that is where most of the noise, eating, and movie watching is done. Thank you to all the Kelley household as to incredible willingness to sacrifice the compromise of calm silence.

Comprised of pessimists and optimists Francine… began with long time high school friends Joshua and Kayoum writing in guitar class in January of 2004 after the demise of old band The Hometeam. Going through the breakup of the band brought out an eclectic sound as to where Kayoum who had not previously played guitar in The Hometeam picked up the instrument as well as putting forth vocals for the band. After getting a few pieces together and showing promise and drive the tracks were brought to Robert Kelley also a former member of The Hometeam. Laying down percussion on the tracks brought the music to life and it was time to find bass to finish out the sound. Rounding out the low end for the band was original bassist Matthew Collari who you may catch around Marlboro doing carpentry and metal. After recording at audio excellence with Anthony Brodeur and Brian Silva Francine… continued to write and work on their intoxicating live show. Which you must catch to fully “get” where the music comes from. After the release of their debut ep work was focused upon more writing and playing the live circuit. In preparation for a hopefully big 2005.

But due to time constraints Matthew and Francine… parted ways on loving terms. Starting off the winter by filling the shoes of former bassist Matthew was picked up by Eric Lee Strout brother of Joshua and Kayoum [not by blood for Kayoum, just by convenience for the two]. Eric joined the band in the beginning of winter and has picked up fast as all our proud internally and excited to complete the new lineup.

The band looks forward to the next year being well to them and looks for some steps in direction of first tours and full length albums come summer time. So wish them well as they do you. Francine… looks to the future with optimism and pessimism and hopefully some of you can come for the ride on the way there.

P.S. Remember Francine… loves you more than your parents.” (-myspace bio)

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-Lalz