LiveMusicTO gets to know Fifteen-year-old singer-songwriter Francesco from Scarborough Ontario. The 5’11 blond-haired, blue-eyed pop artist, the latest addition to Chris Smith Management (Nelly Furtado, Fefe Dobson), is collaborating on his debut album with some top writers and producers.
Share with us a bit about yourself, up-bringing and background?
I was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and I am of Italian and British decent.
How long have you been playing or involved in music?
I've been singing since the beginning and I always used to sing around the house but I didn't really become a musician until I was 11 when I started to take the piano seriously and the guitar came at age 13. That's when I began to develop a passion for song writing. The rest is history.
What have been some of your biggest accomplishments so far?
Some of my biggest accomplishments so far would be getting the honour to play alongside Alyssa Reid and Neverest. I also value the opportunity to write songs with some great Canadian song writers such as Fefe Dobson, Dane Hartsell, Andre Kaden Black, Tawgs Salter and James Bryan (The Philosopher Kings, Prozzak).
What is your favourite song to perform live, and why?
It's a tie between two songs: Jealous and Unspoken because I feel like there's a certain sentiment in those songs that is very honest and I believe people can relate to it.
How would you describe your fans? What has been your favourite fan moment to date?
My fans are amazing people. I really appreciate all of their support and encouragement. They are passionate about my music and believe in me and I couldn't thank them enough! A fan came up to me at the L3 Club in St. Catharine's (I opened for the Alyssa Reid & Neverest) and told me that I had inspired them to do music; that was my favourite fan moment to date.
What are you most looking forward to in 2012?
I'm looking forward to the release of my album which should be dropping sometime in the New Year. I am always looking forward to performing more shows
What is your favourite venue to play or see a band play in Toronto?
Some of my favourite venues in Toronto are the Masonic Temple, The Mod Club and last but not least one of my favourite venues is the Tattoo Rock Parlour.
Where is your favourite spot in the city to hangout (either with friends or as a band)?
I enjoy hanging out downtown at my favourite restaurant in Yorkville. I also like hanging out in the Beach (when it's not snowing). In the winter, I like to play road hockey with my friends in Scarborough.
For people seeing you live for the first time on December 18th 2011, what can they expect?
Hopefully, by listening to my music they'll be able to get a glimpse into who I am as an artist.
Share with us a bit about yourself, up-bringing and background?
I was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and I am of Italian and British decent.
How long have you been playing or involved in music?
I've been singing since the beginning and I always used to sing around the house but I didn't really become a musician until I was 11 when I started to take the piano seriously and the guitar came at age 13. That's when I began to develop a passion for song writing. The rest is history.
What have been some of your biggest accomplishments so far?
Some of my biggest accomplishments so far would be getting the honour to play alongside Alyssa Reid and Neverest. I also value the opportunity to write songs with some great Canadian song writers such as Fefe Dobson, Dane Hartsell, Andre Kaden Black, Tawgs Salter and James Bryan (The Philosopher Kings, Prozzak).
What is your favourite song to perform live, and why?
It's a tie between two songs: Jealous and Unspoken because I feel like there's a certain sentiment in those songs that is very honest and I believe people can relate to it.
How would you describe your fans? What has been your favourite fan moment to date?
My fans are amazing people. I really appreciate all of their support and encouragement. They are passionate about my music and believe in me and I couldn't thank them enough! A fan came up to me at the L3 Club in St. Catharine's (I opened for the Alyssa Reid & Neverest) and told me that I had inspired them to do music; that was my favourite fan moment to date.
What are you most looking forward to in 2012?
I'm looking forward to the release of my album which should be dropping sometime in the New Year. I am always looking forward to performing more shows
What is your favourite venue to play or see a band play in Toronto?
Some of my favourite venues in Toronto are the Masonic Temple, The Mod Club and last but not least one of my favourite venues is the Tattoo Rock Parlour.
Where is your favourite spot in the city to hangout (either with friends or as a band)?
I enjoy hanging out downtown at my favourite restaurant in Yorkville. I also like hanging out in the Beach (when it's not snowing). In the winter, I like to play road hockey with my friends in Scarborough.
For people seeing you live for the first time on December 18th 2011, what can they expect?
Hopefully, by listening to my music they'll be able to get a glimpse into who I am as an artist.
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