Francis Valentino

Francis Valentino (born May 30, 1988 in Long Branch, NJ ) is an American Drummer who consistently performs, records and tours nationally & internationally with a variety of artists.

Music career

In 2006, Francis joined New Jersey rock band Outside The Box which achieved local and regional notoriety by performing with or opening for acts such as Buddy Guy, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Gov't Mule, Blues Traveler, Counting Crows, Johnny Winter, Josh Kelley, Ryan Cabrera, Jesse Malin, Willie Nile, The Smithereens, James Otto and many more.. The band was also named the house band and The Stone Pony club in Asbury Park, NJ from 2010 to 2013. Outside The Box released one full-length album entitled "Bridge" which was produced by Jeff Kazee. Outside the Box disbanded in 2013.

In 2012, Francis recorded drums and percussion for Southside Johnny & The Poor Fools' "Songs From The Barn" which was released in early 2013. Songs From The Barn was produced by Jeff Kazee. The Poor Fools' recording band featured Southside Johnny Lyon, Jeff Kazee, Soozie Tyrell, Tommy Byrnes, John Conte, Neal Pawley and Andy York. Francis occasionally performs live with Southside Johnny as well.

In 2013, Francis joined Reno, NV-based American Country band Hellbound Glory for Kid Rock's Rebel Soul Tour, which visited arenas in 28 U.S. cities. The tour featured Kid Rock, Buckcherry and Hellbound Glory. Subsequent touring with Hellbound Glory included dates with ZZ Top, 10 Years (band), Hinder and The Supersuckers. Francis toured with Hellbound Glory until 2015.

As of February 2015, Francis has been touring with Bloomington, IL-based guitarist/ songwriter Matthew Curry. Tours have included dates with The Doobie Brothers' 2015 Listen To The Music Tour and The Steve Miller Band's 2015 spring tour.

Discography

2016 Shine On - Matthew Curry

2016 American Casino - American Casino

2016 3 Country Classics (Singles) - Hellbound Glory

2015 The Black Mass - Hellbound Glory

2015 Transmission Party - Transmission Party

2013 Live From Nashville (Recorded at Bridgestone Arena) - Hellbound Glory

2013 The Feud (Single) - Hellbound Glory

2013 Songs From The Barn - Southside Johnny & The Poor Fools

2012 Men Without Women Live (Recorded at The Stone Pony. Asbury Park, NJ) - Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes (percussion)

2012 The Year Of Living Dangerously - Swindling Gypsies

2011 Bridge - Outside The Box

2010 Outside The Box EP - Outside The Box

2006 Fly On - Michael Perillo-Gentile

2006 Walking Down The Street - A.R.D.

2004 The Deep - A.R.D.

Tours & Performing

2015 Steve Miller Band 2015 Spring Tour - Matthew Curry

2015 Doobie Brothers' Listen To The Music Tour - Matthew Curry

2015 Blackberry Smoke's Holding All The Roses Tour - Leon Virgil Bowers

2014 The Way Back Home Tour - Hellbound Glory

2014 10 Years (band) Unplugged Tour - Hellbound Glory

2013 Supersuckers Tour - Hellbound Glory

2013 Hustle To Get By Tour - Hellbound Glory

2013 Kid Rock Rebel Soul Tour - Hellbound Glory

2012 European Tour - Outside The Box

2011 Garlic Tour - Outside The Box


References

http://nj1015.com/does-this-jersey-shore-band-have-the-coolest-tour-bus-of-all-time-poll/ http://www.songkick.com/concerts/14797504-kid-rock-at-bridgestone-arena http://www.thepoorfools.com/music

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