Live at Lagunitas: Neal Francis + Parlor Greens
About this Event
Neal Francis
Monday, June 15th, 2026 / 4:20-9:00pm / 21+
LAGUNITAS BREWING COMPANY, Petaluma, CA
FREE?! Yup, that's right. Tickets are required and they're gunna go fast. Be sure to be logged on to EventBrite at exactly 12pm PT on May 26th, for your chance to snag some tix.
Every attendee must be 21 human-years of age or older with a valid ID. (Sorry no babes in arms)
EVENT CAPACITY: Event is based on capacity so arrive early to get guaranteed access into the show.
VIPA Experience: Please arrive early at 4:00pm. 100% of Net Proceeds from the VIPA Experience ticket benefit SF SPCA, a non-profit animal adoption center.
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The latest album from Neal Francis, Return To Zero, emerged from the kind of visionary fever dream that only the most masterful and inventive artists are capable of bringing to life. Amid a grueling tour schedule that found him playing nearly 400 shows from 2021 to 2024, the Chicago-based singer/songwriter/pianist immersed himself in creating a beautifully strange entangling of timeless rock & roll and ’70s-era dance music, merging supremely heavy guitar riffs with lush and pulsating grooves—all constructed sans digital programming, in keeping with his devotion to all things analog. Worlds away from the glitzy fantasia of archetypal disco, Return To Zero inhabits a far moodier atmosphere and ultimately makes for the most thrilling manifestation of Francis’ peerless musicality yet.
Equal parts heady and hedonistic, pensive and euphoric, Francis’ third studio LP echoes both his deep-rooted psych-rock sensibilities and a lifelong affinity for classic funk. “I’ve always been intrigued by music that toes the line between funk and rock,” notes Francis. “In the past I’ve asked myself things like, ‘What would it sound like if Thin Lizzy cut a disco record?’ It’s something I’ve been fascinated with for a very long time, so I finally decided to really go for it.”
The follow-up to his 2023 double live album and concert film Francis Comes Alive, Return To Zero marks Francis’ first full-length studio effort since In Plain Sight—a 2021 release acclaimed by the likes of leading rock critic Steven Hyden, who praised its “throwback big-band sound that recalls the highs of 1970s funk and swamp rock.” With his past work also including his 2019 debut album Changes (hailed as “the reincarnation of Allen Toussaint” by BBC Radio 6), Francis began playing piano at the young age of four and became an in-demand sideman while still a teenager, touring with revered blues artists and beloved instrumental band The Heard before embarking on his solo career. Over the years, he’s sold out headline shows all across the globe, supported the likes of Wilco, Black Pumas, and My Morning Jacket, appeared at major festivals such as Bonnaroo, Fuji Rock, and Lollapalooza, and even performed at historic venues like Carnegie Hall.
Opener: Parlor Greens
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WHEN / WHERE / HOW:
- The LaguMiniAmphitheaterette is situated amongst The Lagunitas Brewery @ 1280 N. McDowell Blvd in Petaluma, CA
- Doors @ 4:20 pm / Enjoy a cold beverage under our newly renovated Beer Sanctuary.
- Kick off your night with local food truck cuisine, starting @ 4:20pm to 8pm or until supplies last.
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WHAT TO BRING TO SHOW:
- Have your ticket (digital or printed) and VALID 21+ ID in hand at the time of check-in. Photo ID on phone not accepted.
- Capacity is limited, so please arrive early to secure yer spot
- Low-back chairs and blankets welcome!
- Sorry no outside food/drinks permitted inside, no dogs, and no grumpy humans.
- Opener /music starts @ 6pm'ish (subject to change)
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CHANGE OF PLANS?
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BEER SPEAKS. PEOPLE MUMBLE!
Where is it happening?
USD 0.00 to USD 106.49
