Biography. 

Resting somewhere between hell raiser and hippie, Francie has taken a step back from the wild ride of chasing neon lights, hotel signs, and shooting stars, playing hundreds of shows throughout Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, and Colorado. Her musical journey blossomed out of a dark place spawned out of tragedy and abuse, and led her on a path filled with love and happiness. Her transformation from "Francie Krienitz" to "Francie Drescher" showcased the riddance of her past tragedies and her rising above to simply be who she was always meant to be. 

With humble beginnings, Francie Drescher spent her childhood singing on her grandfathers lap, auditioning for church musicals, and singing in the church choir. She wrote her first song around age 7, and kept dabbling in various instruments, writing methods, and singing throughout the years while working various jobs, playing varsity softball & volleyball, and beginning college early. She went on to graduate from Texas A&M University, with a degree in Marine Science, along with courses in numerous other fields, primarily medicine and writing. 

In 2014, Francie began dabbling more seriously in music and songwriting. She played a couple of shows filled with country covers, and even wrote a couple of songs which would later be featured on her debut album, Cigarettes & Whiskey. However, tragedy struck that summer during her birthday celebration. A large pot of boiling crawfish fell onto her, leaving her with over a third of her body covered in first and second degree burns. Francie defied the doctors expectations and was able to eventually regain the ability to play guitar and have full use of her legs and hand. However, this accident led her down a path littered with addiction, abuse, PTSD, and into a very dark place. 

Despite the odds, Francie went on to release her debut album, Cigarettes & Whiskey, under name, Francie Krienitz, on her two year burn-aversary, June 25, 2016. This album showcases songs she wrote about loving someone you can’t have or the death of a friend, all the way to party songs and ones that showcase her feistiness, all presented in a refreshing outside-the-box manner. This album released two radio singles, "I Won't Be Bothered" and "The Same Mistake". 
"I Won't Be Bothered" reached the Top 50 on TRRR & was #145 on the TRRR Top 200 Songs of 2016. 
"The Same Mistake" reached the Top 75 on TRRR. 
She was nominated "New Female Vocalist of the Year" for both the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards & Big Star Music Awards in both 2016 & 2017. 

Francie took a step back from the chaos and lights in 2018 to focus on her writing and personal life. Meanwhile, she has been showcasing her musical versatility, playing drums and singing backup vocals in The Garage Door Boys​, as well as various other local bands, and has relocated from the Houston area to the Dallas area. She wrote pages upon pages of new songs with an even more "real" feel than those on her first album. Currently, Francie is in the beginning stages of recording her second album at B.C. Mudhole, under her new name, Francie Drescher. Circles, B Sides will be released Fall 2023, featuring both new music and a re-release of songs from her first album in a fresh format. She still resides in the far North Texas area, happily with her husband, three dogs, potbelly pig, flock of chickens, and a fish named Ron Burgandy. Beyond music, she thrives in helping businesses with marketing, coaching, and strategy development. With ongoing music creation and exciting plans for 2024, there's much to anticipate both musically & personally. Stay tuned for what's next on Francie Drescher's heartfelt journey.  

Notable Facts.

  • Nominated New Female Vocalist of the Year at the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards & Big Star Music Awards for 2016 & 2017. 

  • Debut Single, "I Won't Be Bothered", reached the Top 50 on TRRR.

  • Debut Single, "I Won't Be Bothered", was listed at 145 on the TRRR Top 200 Songs of 2016.

  • Sophomore Single, "The Same Mistake", reached the Top 70 on TRRR.

​Notable Festivals.

  •  Danny Dietz Memorial Team Roping Competition & Cookoff (Rosenberg, TX)

  • West Houston Food Truck Festival (Houston, TX)

  • Lone Survivor Foundation's Frog Fest (Crystal Beach, TX).

Notable Venues.

  • Whiskey Girl Saloon (Fort Worth, TX), Adair's Saloon (Dallas, TX), Bluebonnet Bar (Norman, OK), Slopeside Grill (Steamboat Springs, CO), Little Bear Saloon (Evergreen, CO), Salt Lick BBQ (Driftwood, TX), Kites Red Dirt (Manhattan, KS), Dosey Doe Music Cafe (Conroe, TX), Masones Saloon (Cypress, TX), Poco Playa (Matagorda, TX), No Label Brewing (Katy, TX).
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Notable Stage Shares: 

  • Zane Williams, Tracy Byrd, Scooter Brown Band, Bart Crow Band, Josh Ward, Josh Fuller, Bri Bagwell, Bryan Adam Joyner, and more.

"If you've not heard Francie [Drescher] you should! She did an awesome job! She has some great originals."
-Melissa W., Rowdy Bucks, Crosby, TX


"You rocked it the other night! Thanks for coming out to Coaches Sports Bar & Grill Katy!"
-Jaime Fallon, Coaches Sports Bar & Grill, Katy, TX


"Thank you very much for performing at West Houston Food Truck Festival. Your presence was
 greatly appreciated and everyone enjoyed you!"
- M. Burg, West Houston Food Truck Festival, Houston, TX


"Thank you so much for performing at our Pecan Festival. You were a blessing!"
- Leisure Resort, Fentress, TX


"Bucked up!! Hell yeah!!!"
- Random Dude at Bar