Shelli Frances ~ Vocals
Chris James ~ Guitar, Vocals
Ethan Brown ~ Keyboard
Keith Boone ~ Bass
Chris Beall ~ Drums
Influences
Classic and contemporary rock...Playlists include: ZZTop, Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani, Bonnie Raitt, Pink, The Police, Joe Cocker, Sheryl Crow, Matchbox 20, Celine Dion, Liz Phair, Tom Petty, The Kinks, Blondie, Sublime, Journey, The Beatles, Led Zepplin, Heart, Oasis, Van Morrison...and many more!
Firefly is a band formed by San Diego area vocalist, Shelli Frances as an outlet for expression of some of her original musical influences, and also as an opportunity to work with some of the best rock players in San Diego County. As a young musician in Central California, Shelli's influences were mostly rock, pop, & country. Over the years she expanded her musical tastes and vocal range and ventured into R & B, some jazz & blues, disco & dance music and cultivated a reputation of being one of the most versatile female vocalists, both onstage and in the recording studio, in the San Diego area and beyond. Shelli has recorded in various California studios, in Nashville at Curb Studios, and has performed in most of the major area hotels and casino show rooms, convention venues and nightclubs with many S.D. area variety/dance bands for corporate events, private parties, nightclubs and the like. (Learn more at www.myspace.com/shellifrances)
More than 11 years ago, she met bassist Keith Boone & guitarist Chris James after relocating to Southern California. They were both in the Carlsbad, Ca. based rock band 34Below at the time (Chris James still is), and a friendship and mutual personal and professional respect was developed. Chris Beall, the drummer from another popular area rock band, Swerve, was also friends with Keith and Chris, and Shelli had seen him perform back then. They all went on to perform, tour and record in their respective situations of that time. Then, more recently, Shelli had the opportunity to work with area keyboardist, Ethan Brown. Ethan is a highly talented, versatile and respected musician/performer in Southern California. He also currently performs with San Diego based band The Fabulous Pelicans along with the various sub work he does.
In her desire to create an opportunity to work with her favorite rock players, and to express her original roots in rock music, Shelli went to these friends and respected colleagues...and after a meeting-of-the-minds, Firefly was born. Performing a cohesive mix of classic and contemporary rock and rock edged dance music, the band unveiled their show at Valley View Casino in Valley Center, CA . Thursday night performances are from 7:00 till 11:00 pm. Check the performance calendar above for schedule, directions & further details.
(You can view the Firefly songlist in the blog section above.)
Contact Firefly Today at (760) 268-9083 or click the button below!
So Wow! It looks like Firefly has 2 wonderful birthdays this week!Best Wishes to Chris AND Shelli! Enjoy your week away from Valley View and celebrate :)
Of Course :) Im sad I cant make it out more often. But girl you NAILED 'Alone' last night.. you go girl! The group looked great and sounded amazing as always. I love how much you guys have grown and how everyones personalities are starting to show more and more. Cant wait to see you again!
Woo Hoo!!!!!!! Another great show Shelli. You and the boys sounded amazing last evening. I had a blast. Thank you for my song. I love you infinitely. XOXOXO me