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3/8/2024 LANCO at The Grizzly ROse, With Jake frANCIS : By Alan Sperry
“Jake Francis from Florida, now a Nashville recording artist, showcased his country swagger to open the night of live music. Playing a mix of covers and original tunes that included Cold Beer and Country Song, The Whiskey Don’t Know, What I’ve Been Missing, With You By My Side, and She’s Got Her Boots On, Francis captured the growing crowd’s attention. Other songs included Red Dirt Road, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, Last Dance with Mary Jane, Pickup Man, My Kind of Party, Check Yes or No, Save a Horse, and Should’ve Been a Cowboy. Francis also gave a tribute to his father who passed in January, with a touching rendition of Live Like You Were Dying.
Francis was supported by Presley Free on bass, Alex Ducros on lead guitar, and Mack Preston on drums.
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LA MUSIC REVIEW
“What I’ve Been Missing is truly a breath of fresh air!"
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TODAY'S COUNTY MAGAZINE : JEFFREY KURTIS
"The chorus should be classified as a sing along jam that instantly makes you bop along with one arm in the air dancing on a wave as he sings about rediscovering who he is and what’s been missing from his life: sleeping until whenever he wants to, watching the ballgames, playing golf on weekends, having poker nights, etc."
MEDIUM : ALEX RAE
"Jake is an up-and-coming country artist that is sure to leave you hungry for more of his smooth and authentic country voice."
NASHVILLE ROCKS
"When I got home and saw my friends, I finally realized just what I’ve been missing. We don’t always see just how much we give up to be in a relationship until it’s over. With his captivating voice, Jake tells us everything he did once the breakup happened."
MUSIC UPDATE CENTRAL
What is the inspiration behind the new single?
"The song is about a real-life breakup I went through a few years back. It really beat me down and took a long time for me to get back to being myself. I sat down so many times to write this song before I finally found the words I was trying to say."
What is your favorite thing about playing live music?
"Being able to meet so many different people from so many different places and connect with them through music."
VOLATILE WEEKLY
"Jake’s songs often touch on a range of relatable topics, writing heartfelt songs from his own life experiences. Jake aims to tell stories that can paint a picture in people’s minds through his lyrics and laid-back guitar strums."
THE COUNTRY NOTE
“What I’ve Been Missing is a song that expresses how it feels to get back into the way life was before the last relationship happened. Sometimes it can be a breath of fresh air to go back to the things you want to do, but there is that thought in your head that wonders what they are doing without you. Breakups can be hard, but good things do come from them."