DOORS: 8PM | SHOW: 9PM | ALL AGES

Get ready for a night of pure, unfiltered joy as JW Francis brings his infectious, sun-soaked indie rock to Springfield, Missouri! A true musical wanderer, JW leaves a trail of dreamy guitar riffs and unforgettable melodies in his wake. He's hitting the stage with the same blissful mix of jangly, feel-good melodies and heartfelt storytelling that’s made him an indie mainstay. Expect dreamy lo-fi grooves, fuzzy guitars, and an atmosphere that feels like one big, happy road trip. Get your tickets and come be part of the magic!

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JW Francis is an artist who can’t sit still. Born in Oklahoma, and raised in France, Francis started his music career in New York where he first built a name for himself, before taking to the road where he’s lived for the past 3 years. What makes Francis special is his connection to people: he writes over 100 Valentine’s Day songs a year for his fans’ loved ones, and regularly goes on ‘Dream Tours’ where he plays in only unconventional venues like fans backyards, roller rinks, children's museums and retirement homes. All the while, he’s earned his industry stripes opening up for acts like Mild High Club and Wild nothing, consistently averaging 100 shows a year and solidifying him as an indie mainstay.

When not on tour, Francis’ love of nature sees him into various adventures. While hiking the Appalachian Trail a few years ago his fellow hikers dubbed him SUNSHINE, sparking the inspiration and title for his fourth studio LP. 'SUNSHINE,' which arrived October 11th on Philadelphia’s Born Losers Records, sounds like the gritty New York feel of The Velvet Underground was given a warm hug by the jangly, sunny guitars of The Byrds. It’s a collection of 12 shimmering, lo-fi, punchy pop songs that deal with themes of both isolation and community, love, and self-discovery. The latter half of the year will find JW touring the US, EU, & UK while taking on his most ambitious journey yet - canoeing the entirety of the Mississippi River.

SUNSHINE was released just after JW finished canoeing over 2,000 miles of the Mississippi River. The follow-up to JW’s critically acclaimed sophomore album WANKERKID, SUNSHINE will be released on October 11 by Born Losers Records. Shortly after the release, JW is now set to leave the river and tour the new album across the United States, Canada as well as Europe. Wistful, upbeat and bursting with charisma, new single MISSISSIPPI is quintessential JW and sets the tone perfectly for an album that tells the story of a wandering anti-hero; as JW elaborates… “SUNSHINE is my Appalachian trail album. It’s the collection of songs I wrote after walking 1500 miles in 123 days, and all that unraveled as a result. The biggest change in my life, after living outside for 4 months, is that I haven’t lived anywhere since. I’ve been nomadic for three years now and this album is the result of that.”

"Future indie classics that reek of modern New York City Charm" – DIY Magazine

"Captures honest-to-god truths in a new light" – The Line of Best Fit

"A nostalgia-tinged hit, filled with jangly guitars and contagious melodies" – Wonderland

"Get ready for a good time from New York's undeniable king of guitar pop" – Indie Shuffle