Making Music in 2021 with Francesca Jozette | the Free Range Buddhas

After such a positive reception, the duo decided to expand into a full-blown band. It took a couple of tries to find the perfect players to complete Jozette and McClinton’s vision, but the best things in life are often right under one’s nose. It dawned on them that their dear friends, Jacob Montiel and Justin Pucila, together were like Jerry Garcia, John Fogerty, Steven Stills, and Lindsy Buckingham rolled up into one person, so naturally, they came along as a package deal. Following the arrival of the psychedelic rock twins, well-known and respected drummer, Ron Crowder completes what is considered to be the pan ultimate version of the Buddhas yet.

The music of Free Range Buddhas is a spirited blend of folk-rock, psychedelic pop, and good old American rock and roll in all of its glorious forms. They have been likened to such bands as Fleetwood Mac, Jefferson Airplane, The Grateful Dead, and CSNY. Frontwoman, Francesca Jozette, writes songs with an essence of mysticism, raw emotion, and tenderly soulful vulnerability. At the same time Jozette’s lyrics are clever and catchy, the band’s grooves make you want to boogie, the guitar lines have a western sparkly space phaser quality and the overall energy of the band is genuinely contagious. Free Range Buddhas aim to emulate a classic timeless vibe while embracing their own unique modern sound. They want to feed the soul, nourish the spirit, and keep your feet dancing all night long!