Johnny Franco ($5 cover)

Johnny Franco is a Brazilian rock n’ roll marauder who now resides in Portland, and who crafts inventive spaghetti western/folk-rock stompers.  Armed with propulsive, spindly guitars, Dylanesque vocals, and adventurous vibes, Franco recently signed to label Blanket Fort.  Here’s what media outlets have to say about this talented musician:

“A sly blender of old-school country & western and modern Americana, “Treated Like Grass” thrives on its rollicking rhythms and catchy, twangy melodies” – Impose Magazine

“The iconic 60’s convergence of blues, honky tonk, rock, country, chamber pop and more” – American Pancake