Fran's musical stylings are a brand of high energy fast paced bluegrass, executed with a powerful right hand on the guitar and a spirited voice. Mind-engraining, effortlessly engaging, and gutsy are some of the words and phrases that critics have used to describe her music. Portland's very own "Music from the True Vine" (KBOO) after seeing a performance by Fran at the Aladdin Theater for an Oregon Bluegrass Association show described her voice as one of the best in the region.

Fran has a diverse background that includes touring internationally as guitarist and singer for Capital Records/Warner Brothers artist Joni Harms. Fran also had the privilege to study with world renowned mandolinist and guitarist Jethro Burns in Chicago. She has played in such bands as Appalachian Swing, New Moon (with the legendary Sonny Hammond) Everything's G with Oregon State banjo Champ Matt Gray and others. She has since shared the stage opening for acts like Laurie Lewis, LeeAnn Womack, Ricky Skaggs, Iris Dement Dan Seals, Janis Ian and others.

Fran has been profiled on the Emmy Award winning program Oregon Art Beat and has recieved funding and sponsorship through the Oregon Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.