Francesca Tarantino

About this event

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 Best Singer/Songwriter in Orlando Weekly’s, Best of Orlando 2025 and Best Musician by the Local Magazine. 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!

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.

NBA & MLB Regulars: A 7-time performer for the Orlando Magic and 6-time performer for the Tampa Bay Rays.

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): Recently 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!

With her latest single "Stay Anyway" releasing March 20, 2026, Francesca is currently preparing for the launch of her highly anticipated debut album in October 2026.

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