FRANCIS AND THE LIGHTS IN CONCERT:
Francis and the Lights is the brainchild of enigmatic performer Francis Farewell Starlite, a skilled songwriter with a voice like Peter Gabriel and a knack for elegant, understated pop gems. Starlite really shines at his live shows, combining stunning visuals and idiosyncratic dancing to create an all-out feast for the senses that owes as much to performance art as it does to legendary performers like James Brown and Prince. Fans looking for a truly unique concert experience have found their answer in Francis and the Lights.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Francis Farewell Starlite began performing as Francis and the Lights in 2007, shortly after he dropped out of Wesleyan University. His debut EP Striking and its 2008 follow-up A Modern Promise were popular with fans and critics alike, earning him a cult following and landing him on the road with none other than hip-hop superstar Drake, who hand-picked him for the Home Away From Home Tour. He made his full-length debut in 2010 with It'll Be Better, a stellar collection of hushed, intricately arranged pop music. In addition to opening for MGMT, Ke$ha, and La Roux, in 2011 Starlite presented a performance art piece called The White Room at the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center. In 2013 he released his third EP Like A Dream to another round of critical acclaim, building anticipation among fans for a sophomore LP and accompanying tour.