Francesca Tarantino

With a powerhouse voice and a signature sound that fuses the raw energy of classic rock with today’s pop-rock hits, Orlando-based artist Francesca Tarantino is redefining the modern performer. Whether she’s shredding on her electric guitar or delivering an intimate acoustic set, Francesca’s dynamic stage presence and unique "spin" on crowd favorites have made her a staple across Central Florida and the national stage.
Francesca has quickly established herself as a formidable songwriter, winning back to back Best Singer/Songwriter in Orlando Weekly’s, Best of Orlando in 2025 and 2026, plus adding Best Pop act in 2026! She was voted Best Musician by the Local Magazine in 2025. Her rock ballad "Tragedy" earned the prestigious Song of the Year title at the 2024 Josie Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry. With further hits like "Truth Cannot Hide" and "Spider on the Wall," she has secured Female Artist of the Year honors, bronze award for Emerging Female Artist, and multiple top 5 spots on the global indie platform aBreak58.
Mastering both acoustic and electric guitar, Francesca’s live performances showcase her technical precision and improvisational grit. She expertly utilizes a loop pedal to layer rich chord progressions in real-time, creating a textured foundation that allows her to deliver soaring, intricate solos over her own live rhythms. In 2025, she brought this multi-instrumental focus into the studio for her track "Hold On To Me," which she self-produced and played every guitar part herself. That song made her the first artist ever to have three consecutive number one hits on the aBreak58 Music chart! She made history again in September 2026 by becoming the first artist ever to have FOUR number one hits on that global indie platform with her single, "Satisfied."
Beyond the local venue circuit, Francesca is a premier choice for singing the National Anthem at major stadiums and festivals, known for the purity of her tone and moving delivery. Her resume includes:
NFL Opening Day: Performed for the Jacksonville Jaguars home opener at EverBank Stadium.
UFL: Home opener for the inaugural season for the Orlando Storm at Inter&Co Stadium.
MLV: The 2026 MLV All-Star Match at Addition Financial Arena (She also performed her hit single, "Not So Serious" between sets and had the crowd singing along!
NBA & MLB Regulars: An 8-time performer for the Orlando Magic including game 4 of the 2026 Eastern Conference first round playoff game in front of an electrifying sold out crowd! Also, a 6-time performer for the Tampa Bay Rays.
NCAA: UCF Football and UCF Basketball
Major Venues:
Red Hot & Boom: Taking the stage at one of Florida’s largest celebrations for crowds of over 150,000 to 200,000 people.
Sunniefest 2025 (Dallas, TX): Closed the show at Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine (Sunnie) Sunniefest at Pegasus Park, joining an elite group of inspiring Gen Z voices.
She has twice rocked the stage at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and recently hit the main stage at the Bradenton River Regatta!
She recently opened up for Eric Martin, the lead singer for Mr. Big at the Mt. Dora Music Hall and was chosen to compete in the global Hard Rock Rising Music Competition by the Hard Rock Cafe!
Other exciting performances include: The Florida Strawberry Festival, Casselberry Earth Day Celebration, Chords on the Coast in Daytona Beach, pre-game concerts for the Daytona Tortugas, Next Door Live! Music Fest, Rock, Freedom, and Fireworks, and numerous private parties, corporate events, and even weddings!
Her latest single "Satisfied" is a pop rock anthem to be sung loud with the windows down! You can hear that song and her other self produced singles on her debut EP called "francesca by francesca"
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