Francine is an indie rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Francine
Francine live at T.T. the Bear's Place, December 2007.
Francine live at T.T. the Bear's Place, December 2007.
Background information
OriginBoston, Massachusetts, United States
GenresIndie rock
Years active1997–present
LabelsQ Division
MembersClayton Scoble
Steve Scully
Sean Connelly
Albert Gualtieri
Ken Lafler
Past membersPaul Simonoff
Jason Sakos
Website[1]

History edit

Francine was founded by Clayton Scoble, who previously performed with Til Tuesday and Aimee Mann, and was a member of Poundcake and Colortone. He assembled the group towards the end of 1997 and soon after self-released a few solo demo tapes.[1] The newly-formed band then released an EP and a full-length album on the Massachusetts indie label Q Division Records. A second album followed in 2003. The group received positive reviews,[2] but did not tour nationally behind the album.[1] In 2006, the group released a third album, entitled Airshow.[3]

The Francine song, "Albany Brownout", was used by Fox network's series The O.C. in January, on episode 3.11, "The Safe Harbor".[citation needed]

Francine has appeared on various tribute recordings, including one to Kim Deal and one to the dBs.[citation needed]

Discography edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b Francine at Allmusic.com
  2. ^ Review of Forty on a Fall Day, Allmusic.
    - Review of 28 Plastic Blue Versions of Endings Without You. Allmusic.
    - Episode 005 Archived 2008-07-08 at the Wayback Machine, Well Rounded Radio. Accessed December 6, 2007.
    - Cellars by Starlight. Boston Phoenix, June 1–8, 2000. Accessed November 6, 2007. ()
    - Cellars by Starlight. Boston Phoenix, October 12–19, 2000. Accessed November 6, 2007. ()
  3. ^ Review of Airshow. Pop Matters. Accessed December 6, 2007. (Review later moved to this URL, accessed October 6, 2020.)
    - Review of Airshow. Stylus. Accessed December 6, 2007. (Wayback Machine copy)