Piano Man Francis

Bio

  

Francis has been entertaining audiences at bars, restaurants, wineries, country clubs, and nursing homes around South Jersey for over 25 years now.  His wide variety of material which includes dinner music, love songs, standards, and classic rock will be sure to please any customer who frequents your establishment.

 

In addition to his performing skills, Francis is also a well respected songwriter and producer and has worked with some of the Philadelphia area's top talent, including soul legend Billy Paul ("Me and Mrs. Jones") and singer Justin Guarini (American Idol).  During the 2000's, Fran and his wife, guitarist /vocalist Sharon Zammer-Wood fronted the pop/rock band Yellow Mama and released two CD's, 2001's  Fear of Heights and 2005's The Dark Season, which was released by Philly indie label Flatspin Records.  In 2008, Yellow Mama recorded a pair of tracks, "Disappointed" and "I Can't Sit Still",  with Grammy award winning producer Phil Nicolo.