Slim Francis, is a soul infused Williamsburg rock trio, whose beautiful arching melodies and intricate textures recall the legendary artists of the seventies. The Brooklyn based band is led by Aric Carroll, an extraordinary songwriter, whose eclectic guitar stylings and improvisational vocals tell haunting tales of life and love in the big city. Laying down the beat is the renowned drummer Matt Johnson, a founding member of Jeff Buckley's band, who has played with esteemed artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Ricki Lee Jones, Duncan Sheik, Beth Orton and John Mayer. Serving up riveting rhythms for the Crash Test Dummies, Sparklehorse, and PropellerHead, bassist Andrew Hall ignites Slim Francis with his jazz tinged grooves. A major player in the development of their sound is Steve Brown, original bassist and multi-instrumentalist who has lent his talents on all of their recordings before heading to the West Coast.

The music takes its cue from such diverse influences as Van Morrison, Curtis Mayfield, Otis Redding, and Thin Lizzy, creating a unique contemporary sound experience. A graduate of the University of Miami School of Music, Aric dishes out expressive compelling performances with intoxicating vocal harmonies in an evolutionary and unpretentious way. Slim Francis has been captivating audiences live with its dynamic charm up and down the Eastern Seaboard and has left it's NYC fans clamoring for more.

The band has been spreading their roots rock for nearly four years producing three fabulous albums. Their debut EP entitled "Breakdown Inc., Ltd. Edition" showed off their hard hitting straight forward rock and roll approach to music. Bringing in elements of the country vibe in which it was recorded, their following CD and first full length album,"Slim Francis" mixes minimalist production with an "Astral Weeks" inflection. This album in particular pays homage to the stylings of Van Morrison in a contemporary fashion. Their most recent album, "Everything Is Just Perfect" takes American Rock into the next stratosphere. The albums lushness is owed to elaborate string and horn arrangements that enhances the bands unique sound. It also provided the perfect opportunity for Aric to display his talent on trumpet while giving the music an edgier quality.

For booking the band or more information, please contact Aric Carroll at 917 535-6721 or you can email slimfrancis@hotmail.com.