Parker Francis

 

Singer/Songwriter

Parker is a touring entertainer, singer, songwriter, musician, and bandleader from Arkansas.  His goal is to follow in the footsteps of other talented Arkansans like Glen Campbell and Johnny Cash by being authentic and unique in his vocal styling and performance.

Parker grew up with a rock and blues musical influence.  He was around musicians within his immediate family, including his parents, brothers, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Parker picked up a guitar as a teenager.  The rest is history!

450 Performances: Parker is most at home on the stage with over 450 performances at various major venues.  Parker loves to perform in large venues seating thousands such as Arkansas’s Oaklawn Racetrack and Casino and has also paid his dues playing small bar gigs, parties, and hotels.  Beale Street Memphis is a highlight for Parker due to his love of the blues.

4 Octave range: Parker’s 4 Octave range allows him to perform “cover band” songs from nearly every genre from pop, rock, country, R&B, and blues – from current hits to everyone’s favorites from the ’50s and ’60s.

Award-Winning Songwriter Bluebird Café, Nashville TN: Parker won the prestigious Bluebird Café Golden Pick Contest, for his original song “I’m a Small Town.”  He was invited to sing 2 original songs at the Bluebird Café in Nashville, Tennessee.  Soundcheck Studios has produced a professional video of his award-winning song. 

Parker’s new song, “Raisin Cane” was a finalist in the 41st Mid Atlantic Song Contest awarded January 2025. The song was sung by Parker and co-written by Parker with Mason Douglas and Ted Swarmstedt.

Parker also won Honorable Mention in the prestigious, American Songwriters Session One 2025 lyric Contest, and 2025 Honor Finalist in the Great American Song Contest with his song “My Country People” co-written by Parker, Mason Douglas and Mary Zalla.

Royal Studios – Memphis Parker recorded four songs at the famous Royal Studios in Memphis. Two of those songs since have been produced by the owner and award-winning Engineer, Boo Mitchell. Boo Mitchell was awarded the prestigious Nashville Grammy Award for his final mix of Bruno Mars “Uptown funk” in 2016. Parker will release his first song “Good as Lovin Gets” on August 22, 2025 to all major streaming services world wide

The House of Songs- Bentonville, AR Recognition: In October 2024, Parker was hired to perform twenty of his original songs. The House of Songs is a not-for-profit based in northwest Arkansas and Austin, Texas. The mission of The House of Songs is to unite musicians worldwide, fostering creative harmony through cross-cultural collaborations, creative processes, and shared performances.

 

 

 

Booking/Meetings/Interviews: 

booking@parkerfrancismusic.com

Bob Francis 501-944-8234

Slavek Bolubah – Drummer

Slavek is of Ukrainian/Russian descent and comes from a musical family.  His family moved to the United States when he was a young man.  His father is a musical conductor in Europe, while his mother is a very accomplished violinist who plays with the Arkansas Symphony.  His mom owns and operates Ovation Music Academy in Benton, AR.  The studio provides instruction on multiple musical instruments to more than 100 students.  Slavek is a brilliant percussionist, who teaches many musical instruments at the studio.

Adam Merriott – Lead Guitar

Adam is a rock and blues guitarist with deep southern roots. Adam is considered one of the top lead guitarist in Arkansas. Born and Raised in Hot Springs Arkansas, Adam Discovered his love for music watching his father play. When he was 14 his father bought him his first guitar and he spent countless hours trying to emulate the sounds of Lynryd Skynryd, Tesla, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. 

Adam won the prestigious 2009 Guitar Center King of the Blues for Arkansas

Allen Kirk – Bassist

Alan is a dynamic bass player known for his rock solid groove and deep musical instincts , holding down the low end of one of the region’s most versatile cover bands. An Arkansas native, Allen got his start playing in church bands , where he developed both his ear and his feel for ensemble playing. Over the years, he played with a variety of local groups across the state, cultivating a deep passion for country music while staying fluent in rock, funk and Blues.. Whether locking in with the drummer or adding melodic flair to a familiar tune Allen brings both professionalism and heart to every stage earning a reputation as the band’s rhythmic backbone.

Upcoming Events

 
Royal Studios/ Memphis/Young Ave Deli  9:00- 10:pm Tues December 23rd
 
Royal Studios/ Memphis 11am – 8pm Sat Jan 3 finalize 3 songs
 
Historic Arlington Hotel Hot Springs- 7:30 -11:30 pm, Fri & Sat, Jan 9-10,2026
 
Historic Arlington Hotel Hot Springs- 7:30 -11:30 pm, Fri & Sat, Feb 6-7, 2026
 
Historic Arlington Hotel Hot Springs- 7:30 -11:30 pm, Fri & Sat, Feb 20-21,2026
 
Historic Arlington Hotel Hot Springs- 7:30 -11:30 pm, Fri & Sat, Feb 27-28, 2026
 
Oaklawn Racetrack & Casino  –  Pop’s lounge 9 pm -1 am  March 13th and 14th
 
Historic Arlington Hotel Hot Springs- 7:30 -11:30 pm, Fri & Sat, Mar 27-28, 2026
 
Historic Arlington Hotel Hot Springs- 7:30 -11:30 pm, Fri & Sat, April 10-11, 2026
 
Historic Arlington Hotel Hot Springs- 7:30 -11:30 pm, Fri & Sat, April 24-25, 2026 

Historic Arlington Hotel Hot Springs- 730- 11:30 PM, Fri & Sat, May- 8 – 9, 2026

 Ohio Club Hot Springs 8:30 pm – 12:30 am May 22-23, 2026 

Historic Arlington Hotel Hot Springs- 730- 11:30 PM, Fri & Sat, May- 29-30, 2026

Wedding Crystal Ridge Distillery, Hot Springs, 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM Sat, June 6, 2026

Historic Arlington Hotel           Hot Springs- 730- 11:30 PM,    Fri & Sat, June 12-13, 2026

Royal Studios/ Memphis                 Sun, June 17, 2 pm-8 pm                 3 Song arrangements

Waldron Festival                        Sat, June 27, 7:30-9:30, 2026

Historic Arlington Hotel           Hot Springs- 730- 11:30 PM,    Fri & Sat, July 17-18, 2026

Wedding Garvin Gardens Pavilion Hot Springs                         Sat, August 1, 2026

Wedding Willow Beach Resort Hot Springs (Parker only)              Sat, 10:30 am -11:00 am, 2026

 

 

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