Our dear friend and Deet mate Pepper Mashay will be playing Georgie’s Alibi this Friday October 16 at 11:00 pm! We love Pepper and Francillia and I are BIG fans! Come out and join us to welcome this marvelous talent and equally marvelous person to the Bay Area!!

Bay Area psychedelic duo and Mad Monk, LTD recording artists Beatnik Castle featuring Francillia have been invited by Universal Music Day to perform a special acoustic set at the Third Annual Universal Music Day Concert in Clearwater Saturday, October 10 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  Accompanying Francillia and Quincy B will be guitarist Justin Elfils. Justin is a talented musician and a valued Beatnik musical friend who also will be performing solo that evening.   The concert will be at The UU Octagon Art Center at 2470 Nursery Road, Clearwater, Fl 33764.

The Bay Area’s hottest dance/pop duo are performing rare “unplugged” shows in the Bay Area this month as they celebrate their  debut CD “Will U B Mine?” CD maxi-single being recognized by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Beatnik Castle featuring Francillia are nominated on the Official Ballot for the 2010 Grammy Awards in three categories, including Song of the Year, Best Dance Single, and Record of the Year. This is the third consecutive NARAS recognition for Tampa-based independent label Mad Monk, LTD.  In 2007, Doom-metallers Peasants of Posture had four different songs from their debut CD CounterRevolution nominated in four different categories. The following year, hip/funksters Scovill Avenue’s Big House nabbed seven categories, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year.

“Will U B Mine?” is currently being played on over 100 dance mix stations across the US, including XM/Sirius and several countries in Europe.  The music video – which showcases Francillia’s stunning beauty and many alluring fashions, is on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySzo-v803BQ for more information please go to www.beatnikcastle.com or contact publicist Barbara J. Sobel at barbarajsobel@gmail.com. For more information on Universal Music Day, please go to www.universalmusicday.org. or call 727-804- 4908.

Quincy B and Francillia

Beatnik Castle featuring Francillia have been invited by musical friends DJ Mathu Bishop and Razzles Lounge in Clearwater next Friday Evening, October 2 at 10:00 pm for a special live performance. Razzles Lounge is located at 2794 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd, Clearwater, Fl 33759 (Next to the original Hooters). US VI/Bay Area singer/songwriter Francillia will perform her smash dance/club single “Will U B Mine?” as well as unplugged versions of songs from her upcoming 2010 release “Temptation.” For more information please go to http://www.myspace.com/razzelsrocks or http://www.myspace.com/mathubishop or www.beatnikcastle.com

Tampa/US Virgin Islands psychedelic dance/pop duo Beatnik Castle – featuring singer/songwriter Francillia and producer/songwriter extraordinaire Quincy B. Scovill, will be Motown Maurice’s special guests on Wide Awoke Wednesdays on Wednesday, September 16 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the University of South Florida Alumni Center Traditions Hall at 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33612. Wide Awoke Wednesdays is a live interactive television show that features movers and shakers in the Bay Area Community. In addition to a friendly live interview with Motwon Maurice, Beatnik Castle will be debuting the world premier of their music video for the hit single “Will U Be Mine?” This dynamic eclectic musical couple are currently riding high on their 2009 release “Will U B Mine?” The CD Maxi-single features remixes and re-recordings by such dance world notables as Miami’s Cato K, Nashville’s Lenny B, and, of course, Quincy B. The single is currently getting airplay on over 100 dance/mix radio stations across the country, including XM/Sirius BPM and 16 radio stations in Europe, including the UK and Germany, as well as Australia and South America.

“Will U B Mine?” - in its original version, was released in 2008 by Scovill Avenue, yet another unrecognized Bay Area gem whose 2008 Mad Monk, LTD CD “Big House” amazingly garnered seven Grammy ballot nods from the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Committee last year, including the coveted categories “Record of the Year,” “Album of the Year,” and “Song of the Year”. Incidentally, “Will U B Mine?” was in the Grammy category “Dance Single of the Year” as well. In 2007, Beatnik Castle’s Mad Monk label mates Peasants of Posture had four different songs nominated in four different categories for the 2008 Grammy Awards. All nominated songs were written, arranged, and produced (and, in some cases, performed) by Mr. Quincy B. himself!

This enigmatic psychedelic pop duo carefully blends several musical styles, including electronica House/Dance, seventies-style disco, glitter rock, heavy metal, gothic, R & B and classic Motown. The Beatniks adamantly insist that this strange, eclectic musical brew is, indeed, quite uniquely original and the single “Will U B Mine?” is but a small sample of the group’s immense talent.

Born and raised in the US Virgin Islands but now residing in Tampa, Francillia not only is an incredible talented performer and songwriter but a US Army veteran and current member of the active reserves. She and her eccentric Rob Zombie-looking partner-in-crime Quincy B, have performed several showcases and concerts since the single’s release in March 2009, including the 2009 Winter Music Conference, Miami’s Club Twist, the grand opening of Club Q in Staten Island, The Urban Music Awards in New York City, and the Human Rights Fashion Show for Amnesty International in August, as well as numerous television and radio appearances. The duo was recently asked to perform and write an original song for  a tribute EP for Michael Jackson in which all profits will go to the “Heal The World” foundation.  The  star-studded project will featuring  dance world notables as  CiJay, Dare 2B Dif’rnt, Nancy Yvonne, Muzik Box and the infamous Georgie Porgie.

Whether performing the dance versions of their unique brand of music at night clubs or intimately relaxing Bay Area music fans with an equally enjoyable  “unplugged” acoustic” set an Bay Area Coffee shops and stages, both Quincy B and Francillia guarantee that their precious personal time is diligently spent at both Funky Monk and Pro Star Recording studios in Tampa and St. Petersburg respectively. This amazing and talented dynamic pop duo (often called the modern version of Captain & Tennille!) is currently writing and recording songs for Francillia’s 2010 solo cd, “Temptation” – which will be produced by Quincy B and subsequently released by Mad Monk, Ltd in spring 2010. Quincy also is working on Blind Granny – a dance/techno industrial project, an industrial, death-metal rap/hip-hop project called “Rap The Ripper,” film and television scores, and, of course – the much anticipated sophomoric Peasants of Posture CD  “Foolin’ at the World. For further information on Wide Awoke Wednesdays, please contact Motown Maurice at 813 951-0794 or go to www.motownmaurice.com.

Beatnik Castle and musical friend and influence Lorna Bracewell will perform live on local TV channel WTSP 10 monday morning, June 22 at 10:00 am. The performance is to help promote Lorna’s “Farewell to Tampa Bay” performance at Prostar Soundstage later that week - Friday, June 26. Here’s the link to check out Francillia and Lorna yesterday morning! http://www.studio10.tv/category/music/segment.aspx/101194/SingerSongwriter_Lorna_Bracewell

Beatnik Castle lead singer Francillia  will be performing her hit single “Will U B Mine?” and other songs from her upcoming 2010 CD release “Temptation” Sunday, June 28th at Legends Sports Bar & Grill at 1339 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, Fl 33617. Event is FREE and open to the public! Music will be provided by Spit-Fiya Sound spinning Hip-Hop, Reggae & House Music!

Bay Area Beat’s June Showcase will feature local singer/songwriter Lorna Bracewell’s “Farewell to the Bay Area Concert” Friday, June 26 at 7:00 pm at ProsStar Sound Stage 3220 28^th Street North, St. Petersburg, Fl 33713. Beatnik Castle featuring Francillia and Sleeping Dogz will open. Ms. Bracewell certainly no stranger to the Tampa-St. Petersburg music scene; the Indian Rocks Beach native has opened, headlined, and hosted numerous Bay Area musical events, including several CD-release parties, special events involving local organizations, and spoken word lectures that heighten community awareness.

Lorna’s musical resume and subsequent accolades are, without doubt, incredible and certainly well-deserved. She’s opened for Chris Isaak, Chrissy Hynde, Halycon, Colin Haye, Amy Grant, Melissa Ferrick, Sarah McLaughlin, Adrianne, Poco, Star Williams, Little River Band, and Patty Larkin to name a few. Her unique musical prowess was recognized by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Grammy Committee 2007 and 2008. She’s toured Europe and Canada. Creative Loafing selected Lorna as one of the “Top Ten Women Musicians in Tampa Bay” and awarded the title track of her 2007 CD Flowers on the Chains with a Best of the Bay Award for” Best Contemporary Protest Song”. The June 26^th Showcase will be Lorna’s final Bay Area show for quite some time: In Fall 2009 she’ll be a full-time doctorate student at the University of Florida.

Bay area psychedelic dance/pop outfit Beatnik Castle’s high-energy dance/club hit “Will U B Mine?” is hurriedly buzzing about the dance world.; it’s currently being played on over 54 US dance/mix radio stations as well as 16 countries in Europe and South America. The song was nominated for Best Dance Recording by the 2008 Grammy Committee. Fronted by Tampa-based singing sensation Francillia and her better half Quincy B., Beatnik Castle –with guitar accompaniment from musical friend Lorna Bracewell (!), will be performing rare acoustic versions of the group’s original high energy dance/club material. This rare “unplugged” concert also will be videotaped.

Sleepin Dogz is singer/songwriter Jeannie Blatus and lead guitarist Leo Burke. This Vero Beach-based duo has continued to impress Tampa Bay area music-lovers since their first visit to Pro Star in September 2007 with a healthy dosage of Blues sprinkled with crafty Jazz.

Doors open at 7:00 pm and show starts at 8:00 pm. Admission for this all-ages concert event is $10.

Mad Monk, LTD recording artists Beatnik Castle featuring Francillia, will be filming a music video Tuesday evening, May 26^th at 9:00 pm at South Beach’s infamous Twist in Miami Beach. Club Twist is located at 1057 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139. Filming the event will be MZ Miami Studios. In addition to filming the music video, Francillia will be guest appearing at Twist later that evening and singing her hit single “Will U B Mine?” and other songs from her upcoming 2010 solo CD “Temptation.” The dance/pop single “Will U B Mine?” is currently being played on over 52 dance/mix radio across the country, including XM/Sirius BPM and on radio stations in 16 countries in Europe and Australia. In addition to being an accomplished recording artist and performer, Francillia, 21, also is a US Army veteran and still an active member of the US Reserves and recently performed at the Winter Music Conference in Miami March 2009. Her sultry vocals energize and invigorate souls with delicate ease; her poignant presence meticulously captures the essence of creativity. Don’t miss an evening of music, intellectual conversation, and, above all, fun!

For more information on Francillia and Beatnik Castle, go to www.beatnikcastle.com or call 813 215-9495. For further information on TWIST, go to www.twistsobe.com or call 305- 53-TWIST. MZ Miami Studios can be reached at www.MZMiami.com

Mad Monk, LTD recording artist and performer Francillia, lead singer of Tampa/US Virgin Islands-based psychedelic pop-dance outfit Beatnik Castle, will be guest appearing at Motown Maurice’s Wide aWoke Wednesdays  on Wednesday, May 20^th at 6:30 pm at University of South Florida Alumni Center/Traditions Hall at 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Fl 33620. Francillia will be singing her hit single “Will U B Mine?” and other songs from her upcoming 2010 solo CD “Temptation.” The dance/pop single “Will U B Mine?” is currently being played on over 52 dance/mix radio across the country, including XM/Sirius BPM and on radio stations in 16 countries inEurope and Australia. In addition to being an accomplished recording artist and performer, Francillia, 21, also is a US Army veteran and still an active member of the US Reserves and recently performed at the Winter Music Conference in Miami March 2009. Her sultry vocals energize and invigorate souls with delicate ease; her poignant presence meticulously captures the essence of creativity. Don’t miss an evening of music, intellectual conversation, and, above all, fun!

For more information on Wide aWoke Wednesdays, go to www.wideawoke.com or call 813 951-0794. For further information on Francillia and Beatnik Castle, go to www.beatnikcastle.com or www.madmonkltd.com

Francillia to Perform at Wide aWoke Wednesdays May 20th at 6:30 pm!