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Francine Carr

About Me

Born and raised in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. Songwriter/singer with a special sultry & emotional style of Country,Smooth Jazz, Funk, Latin Jazz, Rock/Christian Rock. Played the organ by ear at 13 and sang in the church choir. Formal instruction in clarinet and saxophone at 17, member of various high school bands including dance band. Lead vocalist in school choir. Wrote and performed first original song at 19. Self-taught guitar at 20. Received formal piano instruction and self-taught fiddle at 32. Lifelong writer of poetry with a focus on rhythm over rhyme. First CD "Loving You" captures versatility in the Americana, Country/Pop, Southern Rock and Smooth Jazz genres with an emotional collection of love songs. Arrangement and music by long-time Blues/Jazz performer, James Anthony. Presently recording & writing material for 2nd CD. "Music is a cleanser of the soul, the emotional release is divine".. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- CDBABY LINK for FRANCINE CARR: Loving You --

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 07/08/2005
Band Website: www.francinecarr.altpro.net
Band Members: 2004~James Anthony (guitars, bass, GR30), Mick Evans, Yvan Mercier (drums), Michael Keys (Keys)2005~James Anthony (guitars, bass), John Jamieson (keys) Gord (sax & flute)2007~James Anthony (guitars,bass), John Jamieson (keys), Paul McIlwaine (guitars,bass,etc.,songwriting collaborator)

Influences: Annie Lennox, Luba, Grace Slick, Martina McBride, Hank Williams Sr, Heart, Frank Sinatra, Leonard Cohen, James Anthony, Elvis Presley, Queen, Santana, Chris DeBurgh, Prince, George Strait, Eric Clapton, Allan Guest, Dream Theater, ELO, Alan Parsons Project, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, The Carpenters, Ian Mitchells, The Big Band Era, Aerosmith, Rolling Stones, Motown, International Music eg Latino, Greek, French, Italian
Sounds Like: Luba, Annie Lennox, KT Oslin,Taylor Dayne,The Pretenders,Linda Scott, Dalida , Maria Muldaur
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

LUCK?

Some say you have a lucky year Some wait a lifetime for that special moment Some feel cursed because when they feel that they are ahead, something always happens to shake that little hope of achieving...
Posted by on Sat, 06 May 2006 05:00:00 GMT

WHAT KIND OF ROCKER ARE U?

You Are a Chick Rocker!http://images.blogthings.com/whatkindofrockerareyouqu iz/chick-rocker.jpg" height="100" width="100">You're living proof that chicks can rockYou're inspired by Joan Jett and the D...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Dec 2005 22:24:00 GMT

Friendship

It is a special thing when someone can give of their time either if it's for a "hello", "I thought of you today" or just a simple inspiration that brings you back into a world you thought was los...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Oct 2005 19:25:00 GMT

My Other Life

A passion for music keeps me sane in an otherwise life of work and sleep.  As a night owl, I co-exist with the insomniacs, the thinkers, the truckers, emergency personel and those who rebel ...
Posted by on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 17:44:00 GMT

TRUE OR FALSE? (TAKE THE QUIZZES FOR FUN)

Take the quiz: "What Aura Colour Are You?"BlueBlue auras express creativity. People with blue auras usually have a strong attraction to rhythm in music, art and poetry. You love to express yourself in...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Aug 2005 11:54:00 GMT