Frances Eliza is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and jazz vocalist from North Carolina.

franceseliza.music@gmail.com

Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, Asheville-based singer-songwriter Frances Eliza blends her love of songwriting with her passion for jazz, indie-folk, and pop music. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Lucy Dacus, The Cranberries, Joni Mitchell, and Taylor Swift, Frances’ music seamlessly weaves the emotive storytelling of folk with distinctive, unforgettable melodies. Over the past decade, she has captured the hearts of audiences across the Southern East Coast. She has been featured at numerous fundraisers and rallies and has toured across NC and SC. Frances plays solo sets regularly at local and regional coffee houses and breweries, as has been featured as a lead jazz vocalist with various well acclaimed Asheville jazz musicians. In recent years, Frances, has been performing her new and old material at various regional venues both solo and with her band.

Frances graduated from the University of North Carolina of Asheville in the Spring of 2022 with a BFA in Jazz and Contemporary Music. While in studying music in university, her vocal timbre and her unique melodies first came to life in her debut EP Sleepwalking, released in late 2019 (currently only available on Bandcamp). Between Fall 2020 and Winter of 2022, she was recording her original material with Cole Covington and Daniel Harris. Her EP No Longer Mine infuses jazz elements and original melodies into the raw imagery of human connection, hope, and loss. Jammerzine Magazine says “Frances Eliza’s second EP, No Longer Mine is a deeply personal collection of songs that blends folk, jazz, and indie influences into something distinct and unique. With lyrics that are raw and intimate, Frances is a storyteller that invites the listener into her private life as she shares and explores experiences of love, loss, and pain in the hopes that sharing in these experiences will bring some measure of comfort to those listeners.”

With great sincerity and openess, her single, “Notice Me,” (2023) addresses some of her experiences as a young woman in the world, and more specifically in the music industry. The lyrics are captivating and emotional, and intertwined with the instrumentation, pull listeners into an extremely cathartic and impassioned listening experience. Her most recent single, “Nowhere” was released January of 2025 and truly highlights her vocal abilities and unique lyricism. Produced by Jack St. Jean, “Nowhere” is a smooth, ethereal blend of indie pop and chill-wave. With its raw vocals and lush synths, this track creates a warm and ambient atmosphere that feels both intimate and expansive.

Be on the lookout for more music releases and one-of-a-kind shows put on by Frances this year!