Release Day! Listen France Moon Self-Titled EP - Release Day Show 9/23 at The Other Side #Brooklyn

(Brooklyn, NY) One of the best kept secrets in New Jersey, Garage-rocker and singer-songwriter Francie Moon is exactly what you might think of when you hear “free spirit.” Always traveling in her well-worn van, Moon has gigged in every nook and cranny, bar and coffee shop in the continental U.S. 

With a prolific amount of releases to her credit since adopting the moniker in 2013, Francie Moon (real name Melissa Lucciola) is now gearing up to drop her most fully realized songs to date. The three-track Francie Moon EP is out September 23rd, 2016 via self-release with Release Show at The Other Side
338 Moffat St, Brooklyn, New York 11237 $5 Bands at 9pm BYOB Friday Night September 23rd on the bill are Sun Voyager, The Big Drops, Elephant Fire (Special acoustic set) Also a special guest is slated for the show.

Each of the three tracks on the EP were recorded live on a tape machine before Moon moved for a spell down to Georgia, which lends the overall sound a feel you might hear on a Third Man Records release. Before she returned to the NJ area in early 2016, engineers Richie Semartin and Jon Irizarry worked up the tracks with Moon deciding to record more guitar and solos, backing vocals and little extra bits and pieces. The EP, which teases a larger collection of songs to be released next year, features Semartin (drums) and Adam Pumilia (bass).

Moon’s gritty, garage-blues sound is a direct reflection of her life. In her own words, “I set up my life around music to make it work, no matter what. I handpainted 500 covers of my vinyl EP and made and cut every cover. I made hundreds of shirts and sold them on tour and I sold at least a couple thousand CD’s by hand to each person who bought one and gave away hundreds more. 

I sold my handmade earrings on my merch table. I sold a DVD player one time on my merch table. I bought a van a week before a tour so we’d have something to drive. I’ve come home with $500 and I’ve come home with $50. 

I’ve walked 2 miles to a show with all my equipment from a train station in San Diego and another time in Boston, ride shared a 15-hour overnight drive from Hollywood to Denver, CO and crossed the desert 5 times in a month just to make it to some shows.”

As always, Moon will be picking up plenty of shows as she continues her travels probably to a town near you. 
Social Media:
Bandcamp - Facebook - Soundcloud - Web - Instagram - Twitter

A photo posted by francie moon music (@francie_moon) on Sep 17, 2016 at 6:53am PDT

There's a Francie Moon on the Rise

A photo posted by francie moon music (@francie_moon) on Sep 7, 2016 at 7:18pm PDT

Gone on six years now the garage hounds and I have been howlin' the praises of Francie Moon, way aback then we knew her as Melissa Lucciola, a prolific powerhouse of DIY output that featured her edgy distinct voice and slam it to the bedroom wall guitar playing set to heartfelt emotional lyrics that could soar with the best of classic and contemporary poets. She was our Jackie Kerouac, our 21st Patty Smith packed in a petite frame and shyly distant from us ordinary folk, but with a smile to light the haziest dark corners of a venue. Like an aspiring troubadour wittingly or unwittingly must do. Melissa assumed the moniker Francie Moon and took to the road, the country roads, the forgotten roads, the Red Cloud Road and back again to record the dust, dirt and the quilt of America she was weaving and coming to understand herself. It's in her songs, the journey, the growth, the hard lessons learned and shared with us through her undaunted spirit. A moon spirit of many phases. Six years the hounds and I have rocked by the fireside checking our google alerts, where she's playing, the adventures she's having, a song she's posted and now our great hope is showing signs of shining as publications of record and taste makers are taking notice. There's a Moon on the rise and the hounds wagging their tails and howlin' at the moon..
Self-titled EP, releases on September 23rd.


Elmore Magazine on August 29th ran this headline:

EXCLUSIVE: Francie Moon Mixes up a Brew of Garage Rock and Surf Pop For “Walked Away”

"The phrase DIY gets thrown with eye roll inducing frequency these days, ringing less of a counter-cultural, damn-the-man aesthetic and more of a com-modified punch line. But for New Jersey based singer/songwriter Melissa Lucciola, who performs under the moniker Francie Moon, DIY is alive and well– not only a way of life, but as the only way- for now- that she can devote her life to doing what she loves. “I set up my life around music,” the young artist confesses. In order to spread her work to cafes, coffee shops, bars and back porches across the country, she’s shared rides with strangers, hopped trains, hiked and hawked items to save up for a van of her own. She’s made albums and t-shirts by hand and moved her own merch, making friends and music all along the way. As Moon continues to work on a full length debut and build her catalog of songs, she’s getting set to release an EP, Francie Moon, on September 23rd."

On September 7th American Songwriter followed with:

Song Premiere: Francie Moon, “West Virginia”

"We’re excited to hear prolific, bluesy garage rocker Francie Moon’s latest EP, which she’s set to self-release September 23, but even more excited to premiere one of its tracks, “West Virginia”. It’s a slinky, groovy tune that drips with fuzziness."

On September 14th Baeble posted

BAEBLE BLOG

BAEBLE FIRST PLAY: 'Red Cloud Road' by Francie Moon

"garage-rocker and singer-songwriter, Francie Moon. Recorded at Crud Studios and the Land Bridge Records/Rigbi home base in NJ, Francie Moon, AKA Melissa Lucciola, produced the song herself along with Richie Samartin, Jon Irizarry, and Richie Samartin. She encompasses everything that makes her an inspirational woman: attitude, depth, dirt, grit, coolness, and grace. The track is calm with a retro vibe, reverb-packed vocals, jangling guitars, clashing drums, and even a thumb piano at the very end. Francie Moon's ability to make you feel like you're floating in the air is hypnotic."

Francie Moon - NEW Release Peace In The Morning

Francie Moon heads out on yet another road trip this time with Erica Russo, including a show with favorites here at Popa's, Whiskey Shivers April 21st in Pittsburg. While briefly home between tours and playing the local scene the prolific songwriter/multi-instrumentalist recorded another album of home recordings. Peace In The Morning finds our darling damsel in full blown electric mode, shereding her tele with her signature reverb-drenched jangly riffs. Standouts include the beautiful Home For My Heart, the inspiring, Up, Up, Up with it's jazzy organ riffs, and the instrumental Keys Please. Lyrically I am always impressed by the depth and wisdom from this young lady with an old soul.

TONIGHT!!
Richmond, VA
Circle Thrift & Art Space
7 West Broad Street
https://www.facebook.com/events/552727308202143/

TOUR WITH Erica Russo
APR 18 - Hardeville, SC
KiTTENFEST
https://www.facebook.com/events/517164018396565/

APR 18 - Rock Hill, SC
The Courthouse
w/Fernandina, The Dinner Rabbits
https://www.facebook.com/events/773418889416739/

APR 19 - Raleigh, NC
Crafty Beer Shop

APR 20 - Richmond, VA
Ghost House
More details TBA

APR 21 - Pittsburgh, PA
Howler's Cafe
w/ Whiskey Shivers, The Hills and the Rivers
https://www.facebook.com/events/628609690600300/

APR 22 - Akron, OH
LICH House
w/ Ragweed&Rye, Play Theatric
https://www.facebook.com/events/410841705755989/

APR 23 - Jackson, MI
Bird Alley
w/Theillalogical Spoon, Thirty Silver
https://www.facebook.com/events/445177328990461/

APR 24 - Louisville, KY
The Rudyard Kipling
More details TBA

APR 25 - Asheville, NC
Mindfulness Fest
https://www.facebook.com/events/320141851516245/

APR 29 - Staunton, VA
Stoneburner House
Message one of us for details!!

APR 30 - Delaware
Details TBA

MAY 1 - Asbury Park, NJ
Asbury Yacht Club
w/Sun Abduction
https://www.facebook.com/events/824227774328078/

MAY 2 - Newark, NJ
VENUSFEST
Index Art Center
w/Chimes, Turnip King, Heavy Sigh, Secret Mountain, Mystery Guest!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/828369340532264/

MAY 3 - Brooklyn, NY
Pete's Candy Store
Details TBA

Popa's Top 2014 Releases

Been digging on the end of year lists compiled by those whose tastes I like and yowza, some good stuff came out in '14 many obvious choices for those with discerning tastes, though unfortunately there are omissions when wittleing down.  Here is an eclectic list that got my ears all a tingle this year. Hope you'll take some time and check out these up and coming movers and shakers and help them get on the lists that matter next year.

Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray - Lean Into The Wind


Mat D and the Profane Saints  - Holyoke


Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons’ - Hey Kid


Darrin Bradbury - True Love
Those Mockingbirds – Penny The Dreadful
The Everymen - Givin' Up On Free Jazz


The Harmonica Lewinskies - Dad Rock
Lara Hope & The Ark-Tones -  Luck Maker


The Lucky Jukebox Brigade - Familiar Fevers

Blackwater Jukebox
The Nuclears - This Is How We Party

Briana Layon & The Boys Debut LP Touch and Go


The Moonshine - And Now
Thomas Bryan Eaton - We All Want To Be Love
Deena – Rock River
Mud Rey – Lusi
Francie Moon – Glass House

Graveyard Train - Takes One To Know One

The Warren G. Hardings - Get A Life


Joe Sundell – The Hat Thief

Feburary Francie Moon Tour Dates

Francie Moon is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist based out of the Northern woods of New Jersey.  A gorgeous vocalist with a delivery that will reach into your heart and move you, she writes poignant heartfelt songs that are wise beyond her years. She can shred garage, blues, and punk riffs as well as delicate acoustic arrangements. Her recordings are DIY and highlight her many talents.

February 11
The Meatlocker
More details TBA

February 13
Stoneburner House
Charlotte, NC

February 14 – Solo On VDAY
Halfway House #5
1517 Parkwood Ave.
Charlotte, NC
10 PM

February 16
Area 15 Space w/Maslow and Laura Staples
514 E 15th Street
Charlotte, NC
Doors 8 | Show 9

February 17
Ghost House w/Matt Pless
Richmond, VA
9:30 PM

February 18
Gallery 788
3602 Hickory Avenue
Baltimore, MD
8 PM

February 21 – For the Animals Left Behind
Sussex Elks Lodge w/Koustic Daze, Kelsey Stoll, Matt Pless, The Lies, Lorg
Vernon, NJ
7 PM | $5 | $3 if you bring canned pet food
All proceeds go to the local animal shelter

February 22
Easton, PA
Details TBA

Francie Moon - NEW EP 'Morning Red'

Last month we introduced you to Francie Moon, as she heads out this week to conquer America she dropped this bluesy/folksy 4 song EP 'Morning Red' for our listening pleasue! As always with Francie's songs, they move me hence I included the lyrics, something I usually don't do. Give her a listen I am really rootin' for this young lady to succeed with her dream. Drop some dead Presidents on the bandcamp page.





Tracks List:
1. Carolina Mountains 

Take me to the peak  

Of the Carolina Mountains 

Take me to the beach 

Where the butterflies roam 

Where the raggae echos all day long 

And it reaches my heart with it's song 

And we'll listen to the monkies cry 

All night long ~ Oh oh oh oh 

Hey now, how are you going to put me down 

When I'm refuged under my sound cloud 

Cause you can't crawl under my skin cause my skin 

It ain't thin, anymore 

Hide ho ~ forget my troubles 

Drive past my sorrows 

For the hopes of a better tomorrow 

And I'm dancing to the tunes 

And I'm breaking all my rules 

And I got nothing to speak for the whole damn week 

Cause I'm going to the peak 

Of the Carolina Mountains

2. Red Cloud Road 

Red Cloud Road 

It's where I want to go 

It's where I want my death 

Where I wanna take my last breath 

Red Cloud Road 

Oh take me home 

And oh dear momma if I die young 

Oh dear momma if I die young 

Just let me go 

Just let me go 

Cause I need some place to rest 

Somewhere to put my head 

And I need some where to be 

And maybe here ain't for me 

And oh dear momma tell the family 

Oh dear momma tell the family 

That I'm free 

That I'm free

Francie Moon and the Great Outdoors 'Red Cloud Road' LIVE at Arlene's Grocery 


3. Swept Under the Rug 

Ain't got a good thing to hold on to 

Ain't proud to be this far 

Still got a lot of things to do 

And only a half tank in my car 

The mountains are big but not big enough 

And the ocean's width in my range 

Loosely feeling is always deceiving 

It rains too much on a cloudy day 

A jaded heart 

A jealous soul 

A sad mind 

It lost control 

I won't submit 

I'm worry free 

But this worry 

It's growing like the trees 

In times we wait for the bomb to drop 

Our friends are understanding 

And others are not 

I can't believe these problems have grown so long 

Swept Under the Rug 

My mind is tossed like a salad 

Mixed like greens and scrambled like eggs 

Baked like beans and sprinkled with dressing 

To feel better I don't know what it would take

4. Drops in the Rain (on the porch) 

You know they say 

We're all drops in the rain 

But some men 

Carry more burden than others 

You know they say 

We should all be like Able and not Cain 

But it's still sad we have to watch out for our brothers 

A lover's quarrel ~ more hurtful while you're close 

Yelling at a man to get off your soil 

While we all sip tea, eat toast 

Like a shirt mends together so do friends 

So lets become master sewers and stitch ourselves together 

And stop playing pretend 

A smile is contagious ~ a real one, that is 

You can't always tell what's in their hearts by what's on their lips 

Same goes with the tongue ~ it's deceiving of course 

People tell good lies anymore without any force 

From the moon to the stars 

To Venus and Mars 

The world is always spinning 

From the middle of nowhere 

To the middle of everywhere 

As long as its still spinning 

I have something to share

Introducing...Francie Moon

Francie Moon is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist based out of the Northern woods of New Jersey.  A gorgeous vocalist with a delivery that will reach into your heart and move your very being, she writes poignant heartfelt songs that are wise beyond her years. An extremely talented multi-instrumentalist she can shred garage, blues, and punk riffs as well as delicate acoustic arrangements. Her recordings are DIY and highlight her many talents. 

On September 8th she will hit Oklahoma to join Matt Pless as he wraps up recording his new release in Oklahoma City. From there they will hit the road in his car and drive out to California, up to Seattle, back down the California coast and back home across the southern areas of the country. Check her website often for show dates as they become available. NEW EP RELEASED 'Morning Red'

Swept Under The Rug.mp3

Ain't got a good thing to hold on to, ain’t proud to be this far. Still got a lot of things to do but only a half tank in my car. The mountains are big but not big enough and the ocean's width in my range. Loosely feeling is always deceiving; it rains too much on a cloudy day

A jaded heart and a jealous soul, a sad mind, it lost control, I won’t submit I’m worry free but this worry is growing like the trees, in times we wait for the bomb to drop our friends are understanding while others are not I can't believe these problems have grown so long...swept under the rug, my mind is tossed like a salad mixed liked greens and scrambled like eggs, baked like beans and sprinkled with dressing, to feel better I don’t know what it would take.

Tour Dates
September 11th
Kansas City, MO
The Black and Gold Tavern
9:00 PM

September 12th
Iowa
Private show

September 13th
Urbandale, IA
6400 Hickory Lane
6:00 PM

September 20th
Salt Lake City, UT
5266 West Hunter Dr. (3325 South).
7:00 PM

September 22nd
Reno, NV
TBA

September 23rd
Redding, Ca
Outdoor Park show

October 3rd
Blue Lake, CA
The Mad River Brewing Company
195 Taylor Way
6:30 PM

October 16th
Blue Lake, CA
The Logger
9:00 PM
510 Railroad Ave

October 23rd
Arcata, CA
The Birdhouse
1763 H Street

October 24th
Blue Lake, CA
The Logger
9:00 PM
510 Railroad Ave

25th Eugene OR
TBA

26th Portland OR
TBA

27th Olympia WA
The Guest House
details TBA

28th Seattle WA TBA

29th Tacoma WA.
lyon pride music headquarters
3628 Portland Ave E
8:00 PM

With an already impressive solo catalog and with the garage rockers Melissa and Paul she has the chops to build on with her latest endeavor.