Francesca Capasso

"Francesca is something that comes along a few times in your life if you're lucky. Passionate and intense, Francesca is spell binding. She has true star quality that can't be denied... the passion of Janis Joplin, the moves of Tina Turner, and the looks of a Melrose Vixen. She could make it in ANY medium she chooses. As a singer she is awesome, but as a performer she is a phenomenon!"-THE MUSIC CONNECTION MAGAZINE (live club review)-Bernard Baur."Capasso reminds some reviewers of 1970's star Janis Joplin with her passionate, hard edged voice. Her original material has great pop sensibility."-LA TIMES- Jim Fowler."Francesca uses her pipes to wail,whisper, plead, shout and just send listeners into a state of euphoria! When she's on stage ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE even in the ballads. SEE IT AND BELIEVE IT BABY!"-ROCK CITY NEWS-G-man."She's HOT.... this R&B DIVA can set the room on Fire...the flames rage on and no one can put them out!"- KLOS 95.5FM Bill Hartew."The piece begins quite impressively with a Brechtian sense of alienation and a mock-serious opperetta score as Donatella (Francesca Capasso) and Biggie(Randall Davis Reeman) bemoan their listless lives. Then Capasso proves to be an extrodinary singer as she belts out some BIG solo blues" - LA WEEKLY THEATRE REVIEWS-Tom Provenzano review of Dailey Pike's Musical comedy "ALL MEN ARE DOGS"." The soulful blues singer , sends each message clearly and with no doubt left as to it's meaning. "FIGHT" tears at your emotions after singer and guitarist (Doug Montieth)converse at length to proclaim "I DON"T WANT TO FIGHT WITH YOU ANY MORE" -SOUTHLAND BLUES review of Francesca and the Flames CD REBEL CHILE - Jim Santella.Francesca's voice was recently heard on the FOX comedy TV SHOW "TALK SHOW WITH SPIKE FERESTEN" as the sound -a- like voice of Patti Labelle for the "Patti Labelle sings about her other ailments "segment which was produced by Stevie Salas and Nard Berings(go to my videos to view).Texas born singer Francesca is currently working with Kimberly Allison an Awesome guitarist some where between Wes Montgomery, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Carlos Santana (www.kimberlyallison.com)You can see them LIVE in The Los Angeles Area. Fran and Kim also perform in SOME LIKE IT HOT All Female Blues/Soul/Rock Band Featuring LA's Finest Female musicians and singers! (go to my videos to view LIVE Video)You can also find Francesca singing background vocals for BRANSCOMBE RICHMOND & THE RENEGADE POSSE a fun 10 piece Classic/Rock Band featuring Actor/Singer/Entertainer Branscombe Richmond.In the past Francesca Rocked LA with her band Francesca and The Flames,they recorded the 7 song CD "Rebel Chile" at the World Famous Cherokee Studios in Hollywood with Studio Owners /Producers/Engineers and Grammy award winning brother team The Robb Brothers. The CD and the powerful unit garnished many raving reviews including an LA Music Award nomination. The Flames -Doug Montieth- Guitar, Johnny Zell- Bass, Chris Cotton -Drums and Gus Stone ..boards.She has also worked with legendary drummer Carmine Appice with his project CARMINE APPICE AND FRIENDS including Jimmy Haslip, Steve Fister, Hans Zermulen and Vail Johnson.Francesca's powerful voice can be heard on the house-dance track BEEN TO THE MOUNTAIN released by New York's Centaur Entertainment PRIDE 2000 CD . She's in good company with Aretha Franklin, Martha Wash and Hannah Jones. The up-beat, inspirational track can also be found on Centaur's EUTOPIA CD which includes tracks by Gloria Estefan, Donna Summer,and Elton JohnFrancesca has played many live gigs and venues including the Sturgis Biker Run, USO SHOW on the USS CARL VINSON with Jeff Skunk Baxter, Hal Blaine, Tony Franklin and host Lorenzo Lamas, The Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, The Beverly Hilton, The Beverly Hills Hotel, B.B. Kings, House of Blues to name a few.Ms. Capasso has also performed in Europe with The Contrast Family Band and German Actor/Singer Reiner Schoene .Layout made by SarahSmiles