Chicago’s own Neal Francis has shared a live performance of his new single, “Alameda Apartments“. The single will appear on his forthcoming album, In Plain Sight, due out November 5th via ATO Records.
Filmed at Chicago’s SHIRK Studios, this live rendition of “Alameda Apartments” sees Francis performing with the help of his touring band. Members Kellen Boersma (guitar/vocals), Cole DeGenova (keys/vocals), Carlile (keys/vocals), Mike Starr (bass), and Collin O’Brien (drums) aid Francis as he sings and handles the grand piano.
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“Alameda Apartments” marks the second In Plain Sight single released by Francis, following August’s “Can’t Stop The Rain” featuring Derek Trucks on slide guitar. “Alameda Apartments” matches the energy of the previous single—albeit without the blistering leads from Trucks—and that energy is even more apparent in the live version released on Thursday. Neal’s piano remains prominent throughout the song’s 4:25 runtime, outshined only by his soaring vocals that set sail atop the mix.
“I started writing ‘Alameda Apartments’ maybe six years ago, before I got sober,” said Francis in a press release. “I was going through another breakup and getting kicked out of my place, and I had a nightmare about moving into an art-deco apartment that was haunted, where the walls were all shifting around. The craziest thing is that I’d never encountered the name ‘Alameda’ at any time in my life prior to that dream. It’s bizarre that I even remembered it, especially since you don’t dream very often when you’re getting f*cked up.”
Below, check out this live rendition of “Alameda Apartments”, the latest single from Neal Francis, and scroll down for song credits and a tracklist for his forthcoming album, In Plain Sight. Additionally, pre-order or pre-save the album here.
Neal Francis – “Alameda Apartments (Live)”
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In other Neal Francis news, the musician is currently amidst a lengthy U.S. tour opening for Black Pumas and My Morning Jacket on select dates, in addition to his headlining show. The tour extends through 2022 and includes performances at Suwannee Hulaween (10/29), Denver, CO’s Mission Ballroom (11/29), and more. Click here for tickets and scroll down for a complete list of tour dates.
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