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

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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 breweries, coffee houses and vineyards, 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.

Frances Eliza is not only known for performing her original music but also for her unique renditions of cover songs. With an extensive and diverse repertoire, she creates interesting arrangements that often include unexpected mashups and medleys, putting a fresh spin on familiar favorites. Over the past couple of years, Frances has brought her distinctive sound to a variety of private events, including birthday parties, fundraisers, artisan markets, and even weddings.

This year, Frances is both recording new music and continuing to perform all over Western NC. Her upcoming single “Kind of Love” will be out October 10th at midnight!