Frances England
Frances England is a children's musician from San Francisco, CA. Her style of music is generally described as Indie and/or Folk. In 2006, England wrote and recorded her first album of songs entitled Fascinating Creatures as a fundraiser for her son's preschool - the album went on to be the sole recipient of the 2007 Oppenheim Platinum Award for Music. Her 2nd CD, Family Tree was released in 2008 and received the Gold Parent's Choice Award and the Gold Nappa Award for 2008. Her 3rd and 4th albums, Mind of My Own (2011) and Blink of an Eye (2013) also received Gold Parent's Choice Awards.
England occasionally plays live shows in the San Francisco Bay Area with guitarist Tim Thurman and drummer Jeff Koch. Her first album, Fascinating Creatures, was produced and recorded by a relative, Billy Riggs, of the Billy Riggs Band.
Discography
- Fascinating Creatures (2006)
- Family Tree (2008)
- Mind of My Own (2010)
- Blink of an Eye (2013)
- Paths We Have Worn
- Explorer of the World (2016)
References
- Cookie Magazine top ten kids albums of 2008
- LA Times Review of Family Tree
- School Library Journal - 12 Kids' Albums You Can't Live Without
External links
- Frances England's Official Music Website
- Kids and Family Music Poll - Top Albums of 2013
- Kids and Family Music Poll - Top Albums of 2008
- Kids and Family Music Poll - Top Albums of 2006
http://fidsandkamily.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-best-kids-and-family-music-of-2013.html