Chicago-based musician Neal Francis will be performing a local Portland show at Wonder Ballroom on Sat. Oct. 19th w/ Black Pumas. This show, and tour, is in support of the New Orleans-rock & soul inspired musician’s recently released debut studio album, Changes, out via Karma Chief Record (Colemine Records’ subsidiary label). The title track was recently featured on NPR as one of their Best New Songs From NPR Music Stations. Neal’s music conjures the spirit and rhythms of acts such as Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Leon Russell and The Meters.