Tampa-based doom-metallers Peasants of Posture is diligently writing and rehearsing material for Foolin’ at the World, the much-anticipated follow-up to the 2006 debut CounterRevolution.  Helping out with some of the remixes and new songs is none other than Beatnik Castle lead singer and songwriter (and fellow label mate) Francillia.

“It’s definitely an honor and a privilege to have such a tremendous musician and songwriter helping us out, “says POP bassist Anastasia V. Romanov. Francillia’s haunting yet sultry vocals can be heard on the new POP single “Los Illuminados” as well as the techno/tranz version of “God of War (Release Me)” from the upcoming POP sophomore release Foolin’ at the World. “Francillia also sang on the Lamb of God Remix” and graciously offered to sing on some of our other songs as well,” adds a jubilant Romanov.

“She’s an incredible talent and really adds a new dimension. I wish we can steal her from Quincy and Beatnik!” his strange but effective musical collaboration – a pop/R& B singer/songwriter collaborating with an industrial/goth metal rock band as POP is, for the most part, a marriage “made in heaven.” Anastasia and POP singer Thomas E. Rasputin also lent their musical services on “desperado” – a brilliant contemporary rendition of the 1971 Alice Cooper classic which will appear on Francillia’s solo 2010 CD Temptation. PPO guitarist Felix Yussopov also played on Francillia tunes “Alley Cat” and the title track. Any chance that the lovely Francillia appearing on stage with the Peasants?

“I certainly hope so,” exclaims an excited Anastasia. “We’d love to have her play with us! She’s an immense talent and, above all, really digs heavy music with a good grungey vibe. We’ve been trying to get her to hang out with us at The Castle (Tampa’s world-renowned Goth Club in Ybor City) on Friday Nights.” Then she laughs: “We’ll drag her out one night!” Check out the new single “Los Illuminados” (already making a gothic splash in European radio!) and “God of War” at www.myspace.com/rasputinmadmonk.

To book Peasants of Posture please contact Barbara Sobel at BarbaraJSobel@gmail.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

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 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!