We Are 99% "Raise A Hand" by Songwriter Gar Francis

We know Gar Francis as the award winning lyricist and guitarist that helped propel the legendary 60's garage rock band, the Doughboys, to their current national fame.



But today I would like to share Gar’s solo work as an Americana songwriter. His new solo album titled "The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same" is well said. It was first released in Europe, where it received great reviews in print music magazines. FOLK WORLD (Germany) wrote: “Immediately with the first song "Midnight in Rome", it succeeds to animate and draw the listener to his voice”. That track was also placed in Red Bull's Rampage 2010, a complete sport DVD/Blue-Ray that captured the world's best pushing the limits of what is possible on a bike in Utah. Also the song “Bank Of The River” was placed in the new movie FAIRHAVEN, which will be debute at the Sundance Film Festival in 2012.

More recently on 10/15/2011 A World In Revolution, We Are 99% and Occupy Wall Street have brought attention to a song called Raise A Hand.

Here is the music video featured on http://www.youtube.com/garfrancismusic



The album continued to receive radio play and interest from
the public. One of the many cleverly arranged tracks and an all-purpose
geniality showpiece “Palaces” was nominated for “Best Song” in Bucks County Pennsylvania. The whole album is an enveloping mix of melody, mood and texture that speaks from Gar's triple-threat virtues as songwriter, vocalist and guitarist. As Francis once said: “the melody of song, is like a beautiful woman it is what initially draws you in, but it's her soul, like the lyrics of a song that grabs you by the heart." This album has no weak moments and actually ends too soon. Produced and arranged by Gar with multi-instrumentalist Dan Caruso, who also recorded, mixed and mastered the album. If you are a Doughboys fan or Plainfield Slim fan be prepared for another side of Gar Francis. So you may wonder when can I see Gar Francis live? You don’t have to wait long Gar is booked this fall at SHOWTIME in Belvidere,NJ on November 22 at 2:00pm. As this is Gar’s favorite show place in New Jersey. It doesn’t hurt either that it is my mom’s place.

Monique - Gar Francis
Music Manager www.garfrancis.com

Tri-State Equine Riding Team with NJ Blues Musician Plainfield Slim 8/5/11

Belvidere, NJ
July 13, 2011
For immediate release
The Tri-State Equine Riding Team returns with live music from New Jersey musician
Plainfield Slim & The Groundhawgs.

After their great success last year at the Warren County Farmer Fair, the riding team volunteers in coming back to the fair with live music and new horse demo routines. With talents from different gaited horses from Latin America including Peru and the northern part of the globe Iceland and North America; a new show has been designed for you. The team’s captain Monique Grimme said: “This is our 8thyear and each year we do more and more, we have added the mystic of the gaited horse and we are bringing two clowns Bonky G. Bird and Quty the Clown”. With live music from International Blues recording artist Plainfield Slim, riders will show their riding routines on Friday night August 5th 7:00 PM in the Horse Ring at the Warren County Farmers Fair in Harmony, NJ.

This year’s riding members are: riding Captain Monique Grimme with her Mountain Pleasure Horse Boomer. Equine professional dressage trainer Suzanne Marshall & Nancy Himmelblau from Patewood Farm in Blairstown will present their Iberian horses; Andalusian and/ or Lusitanos with dressage. Torey Mather from Sleepy Hollow Farm, New Egypt, NJ will present her Peruvian horse in authentic riding costume and tack from Peru. Brian R. Campbell from Smoke Hollow Farm in Pittstown, NJ will present Western style riding with his the American Saddlebred. Michelle Sisolack from Gracefield Farm, Stewartsville, NJ, who scored #20 in the World with Barrel racing in 2010, will show her American Quarter and her excellent horsemanship training skills. Rodeo Barbie aka Denise A Dabinett from Pokey’s Place will present “911” the Rescue horse Curly, the little horse that was rescued in 2010 from slaughter.

To make the team complete of International riders and horses, Icelandic horses are presented by Regina Berrish & Anna Owen from Tolt Farm in Whitehouse Station, NJ.

The live music is lead by award winning songwriter and guitarist Gar Francis his band members include Lee Fink (from Nasty Ned and the Famous Chili Dogs) on slide guitar, from the legendary 60’s rock band the Doughboys Myke Scavone on harp and Mike Caruso on bass. You will find Myke’s little brother Rocco Scavone on drums. Together with the Tri-State Riding team they will put on a great lively show in the horse ring. The stage is provided by Mike’s Auto Body Shop and Towing in Washington, NJ and our MC that night is going to be radio DJ Roger Gary from “The T.G.I.F. Show” on 89.7FM and 91.9FM WDVR. The songs that the team has chosen will compliment their horses’ abilities and demonstrates, in an entertaining way the different styles of horseback riding to the audience. The show will start with our National Anthem by rock star singer Myke Scavone that you all know from the band Ram Jam (Black Betty) and the legendary 60’s Garage band The Doughboys. We hope to see you all Friday August 5 at 7:00pm at the fair.

More info at: www.myspace.com/plainfieldslim or www.myspace.com/mo-niqueor at the Warren County Farmers Fair at Pokey’s Place.
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Contact Monique Grimme 908-455-1576
Tri-State Equine Riding Team is a non for profit organization that promotes horsemenships and educational demos with live music from Gar Francis aka Plainfield Slim.
mgrimme@aol.com

Gar Francis "The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same"


Bongo Boy Records announces today the long anticipated release of a12-track album from multi talented recording artist Gar Francis. We know Gar Francis as the award winning lyricist and guitarist that helped propel the legendary 60's garage rock band, the Doughboys, to their current national fame. Discover Gar’s solo work as an Americana songwriter. The album titled "The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same" is well said. It was first released in Europe, where it received great reviews in print music magazines. FOLK WORLD (Germany) wrote: “Immediately with the first song "Midnight in Rome", it succeeds to animate and draw the listener to his voice”. That track was also placed in Red Bull's Rampage 2010, a complete sport DVD/Blue-Ray that captured the world's best pushing the limits of what is possible on a bike in Utah.
The album continued to receive radio play and interest from the public when it arrived in the USA as a promo for selected radio stations. One of the many cleverly arranged tracks and an all-purpose geniality showpiece “Palaces” was nominated for “Best Song” in Bucks County Pennsylvania.
The whole album is an enveloping mix of melody, mood and texture that speaks from Gar's triple-threat virtues as songwriter, vocalist and guitarist. As Francis once said: “the melody of song, like a beautiful woman is what initially draws you in, but it's her soul, like the lyrics of a song that grabs you by the heart." This album has no weak moments and actually ends too soon. Produced and arranged by Gar with multi-instrumentalist Dan Caruso, who also recorded, mixed and mastered the album. If you are a Doughboys fan or Plainfield Slim fan be prepared for another side of Gar Francis.
As a side bar, Gar was asked by Bruce Ferguson of the Easy Outs to produce a song for the upcoming Runaway's Tribute Album, "Take It or Leave it". The result is a smashing version of the Runaways "Is It Day Or Night" to be included on the double disc release on Main Man Records June 28, 2011. Sounds like Gar went back to his Ritchie Blackmore/Deep Purple roots for this one.
Look for both albums at selected retail stores, iTunes, Amazon and other online outlets or for sure at bongoboyrecords@aol.com
For more information: www.bongoboyrecords.com
Bongo Boy Records,LLC
507 Highway Route 46 Suite A
Belvidere, NJ 07823 908-455-1576
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The Doughboys Celebrates George Harrison Concert

FPC's New York Celebrates George Harrison Concert - A Night Of Love And Bliss


The Doughboys - the hottest band in the New York / New Jersey Metro Area - are Rock and Roll legends. Formed in 1964, the group took the Doughboys name in 1966. Myke Scavone ( Lead Singer ), Gar Francis ( Guitar ), Richard X. ( "Richie" ) Heyman ( Drums ) and Mike Caruso ( Bass ) reunited in 2000 - after 35 years - and have been blowing audiences away - inside out - ever since.

The Doughboys are favourites of Little Steven, who features them on his Sirius/XM Satellite Radio Underground Garage Channel.

The Doughboys went straight for George's acerbic / insightful / witty side, starting with a powerful version of "Taxman" ( "Revolver" ), followed by a rollicking "Don't Bother Me" ( First song written by George to appear on a Beatles Album - "With The Beatles - UK / "Meet The Beatles" - US ), an electrifying "I Me Mine" ( "Let It Be" ) and a very determined "Think For Yourself" ( "Rubber Soul" ).

The Doughboys concluded their incredible set with "It's All Too Much" - a song from the "Yellow Submarine" Soundtrack. The group sent waves from the stage that took off to the ends of the Universe.
( "Yellow Submarine" - from "Revolver" - was adapted to become The Beatles only Feature length Animated Cartoon. )

The Doughboys performance left the audience absolutely reeling.

After the only Intermission of the Concert, it was time for Roberta Flack.

Roberta Flack is an icon of music - one of only two artists ( the other being U2 ) to win back to back GRAMMY Awards.
Read more here: http://www.flowerpowercreative.com/fpcs_new_york_celebrates_george_harrison_concert_-_a_night_of_love_and_bliss.aspx

Gar Francis Acoustic coming to the Record Collector

Gar Francis Acoustic coming to the Record Collector May 27th at 7:30pm

Gar Francis, an award winning singer and songwriter has with his versatile songwriting style produced work in several genres, including blues, Americana, and garage rock. Delivering a blend of music that only solidifies the versatility of this musician from New Jersey.
Born and raised in the Garden State, one of Francis' earliest recollections of his love of music is attributed to listening to his uncle and cousins playing songs by the Everly Brothers on their guitars.
It was during the 70s that Francis made the serious decision to start writing music. One of his first songs, "Baby It's You" for the band Ricochet, became a local hit and the band was asked to perform on a live MTV broadcast.
Photo: Gar Francis - Ricochet - 1981

He was later recruited into the garage rock band, The Doughboys, and wrote the hit "Black Sheep." Francis went on to write and record songs for the band's second CD "Act your Rage."
He also wrote and produced two garage blues albums, "Another Mule in the Barn" for his band Plainfield Slim, and "When the Devil Hits Home" for Plainfield Slim & the Groundhawgs.
Francis has been compared to Bob Dylan and Tom Petty, and he continues to produce and write music. Most recently, Francis wrote and produced "Lady Gaga" for the band The Swinging Iggies.
Francis' music career has spanned decades with a multitude of songs that have entertained audiences for years. For fans who enjoy music from the early 60s, the modern version of roots blues, or good ol' fashioned Americana, then Francis' talents as a performer and songwriter would be sure to please.

Check out his music by logging on to his website at http://www.garfrancis.com

Tickets $12.00 at http://www.the-record-collector.com

Contact: MoPromo Mgmt Co 908-455-1576 mopromo1@aol.com

New single "Lady Gaga" by the Swinging Iggies

Bongo Boy Records continues to disarm listeners with their new single "Lady Gaga" by the Swinging Iggies.

Release date: March 5 2011.

Written & Produced by Gar Francis and mastered at the House of Vibes, the song rocks in a classic punk/pop way.

The Swinging Iggies honed in on a remarkably well-defined sound with distinctive vocals. You will find this to be three minutes of outrageousness. It inhales today’s music sensations. With quietly persistent emotional conviction The Swinging Iggies do deliver the goods. It is complete with a serrated howl & general carrying on. This single doesn't miss a beat and neither should you.

“Lady Gaga” by The Swinging Iggies is available NOW for downloads at cdbaby.com, iTunes, Amazon and most digital download sites.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/swingingiggies

You will find their music video at: http://www.youtube.com/bongoboyrecords

Record Label Web Site: http://www.bongoboyrecords.com/

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/New-Single-from-Gar-Francis-Genya-Ravan-on-Bongo-Boy-Records.html?soid=1103157499974&aid=PfZamFUez5A

Release date 2/2/11
Check it out today!

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/New-Single-from-Gar-Francis-Genya-Ravan-on-Bongo-Boy-Records.html?soid=1103157499974&aid=PfZamFUez5A

Bongo Boy Records release’s Genya Ravan

Bongo Boy Records
507 US Highway 46
Suite A
Belvidere, NJ 07823
908-455-1576

http://www.bongoboyrecords.com/

Bongo Boy Records release’s Genya Ravan

“I Won’t Cry Anymore” the new single on Bongo Boy Records, written and produced by Gar Francis, unleashes a powerhouse with the vocal dominance of New York City icon Genya Ravan.

For those of you who don’t know, Genya lead the successful all girl group Goldie and the Gingerbreads in 1962 and was signed by Atlantic boss Ahmet Ertegun. A strong woman with a powerful voice she lead the horn based rock/fusion band Ten Wheel Drive in 1969. With numerous albums and singles to her name, she is still a major force to be reckoned with. “I Won’t Cry Anymore” recaptures that authentic R&B of yesteryear and gives the listener a ringside seat to the evolution of a sophisticated women’s strengths and emotions.

This new release by writer/producer Gar Francis is a sonically polished, deceptively effortless and relentless tune that is everything we've come to expect from his pen. Indeed, this is as close as we may get today to a true emotional blending by a talented songwriter and a legendary singer.


“I Won’t Cry Anymore” celebrates liberation on all fronts with lead and background vocals from the pipes known as Genya, instantly recognizable guitar chunks & keyboards by Gar, smooth as dark chocolate bass by Danny Caruso, and precision drumming by rhythm king Bobby Chen.

This third Bongo Boy release is again mixed by the Gar Francis/Kurt Reil team at the House of Vibes in Highland Park NJ and mastered by our favorite drumming Grip Weed.

“I Won’t Cry Anymore” is available as a digital download at CD Baby, iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, etc.
Info: http://www.bongoboyrecords.com/

Contact: Monique Grimme at bongoboyrecords@aol.com

http://www.genyaravan.com/

MoPromo Mgmt Co. Clients Testimonials Part I

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(photo: The Grip Weeds)

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"MoPromo has been a reliable resource for us when it comes to music. Joe Hirsh Productions has worked on several events and always with great success and great professionalism. "
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MoPromo Opens It’s Door To New Clients

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We are very excited to welcome our executive director Gar Francis, a well known and very successful songwriter/producer/musician. He will head up our artist development department as his expertise will benefit the services MoPromo can offer you. Now, we have the capability to coordinate each and every activity necessary to achieve your desired goal on the best possible level.
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