FRAN DREW AND THE LUCKY STRIKES * TRIAL BY FIRE *

 

Short Bio

Regional winners of the Self-Produced CD division 2024 - Connecticut Blues Society 

Fran Drew and the Lucky Strikes — think Peg Bundy meets Lou Ann Barton. Sass collides with raw, Texas style blues power - a perfect mix of attitude and grit.

The Lucky Strikes blend rock, blues, and funk with infectious grooves that’ll have you shimmying whether you're in a dive bar, a smoky juke joint, or cruising down a dusty backroad. It’s a sound that’s equal parts raw power and musical mastery, with enough swagger to keep your feet tapping long after the show is over.

Frontwoman Fran Drew leads the charge with powerhouse vocals that hit hard, demanding attention. Whether she’s wailing through a scorching blues number or taking it down to a slow burn, Fran’s voice cuts deep, rich with soul and all the grit you’d expect from someone who’s seen it all. She’s got the kind of  voice that makes you feel every note, like she’s been around the block a few times—and let’s be real, she probably has.

Backing up Fran are seasoned musicians who know exactly how to lay down a groove. Gene Donaldson slings a guitar with sharp, gritty precision, adding just the right amount of edge to the band’s sound. Dennis Cotton, holding it down on drums, is the kind of player who knows when to keep it tight and when to let loose, laying down beats that will make you move whether you’re ready or not. Then there’s Max Samson on bass, keeping the low end deep and steady, adding that perfect thumping pulse that fills out the band’s already rich sound.

But the magic doesn’t stop there. Periodical special guests on saxophone and harmonica bring even more fire to the mix, layering in extra flavor and texture that makes every show feel fresh.

For a Good Time —  Look No further than Fran Drew and the Lucky Strikes.

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FRAN DREW 

Fran Drew

Vocalist

First singing on the street corners of the New Orleans French Quarter as a teenager and later in a local gospel band, Fran found her passion and calling. After honing her skills at open mics, she fronted a swing blues band before forming her own combo - The Lucky Strikes.

Her acoustic duo, Mad Max and the Hootchie Cootchie Gal entertain with 'Roots, Blues and Bawdy Ballads' during the warmer months at outdoor events.