Silver Lake 66 Maria Francis Portland Maria Francis and Jeff Overbo are the Americana duo at the core of Silver Lake 66. Originally from the Midwest, the couple’s travels have taken them to Los Angeles and now Portland as they continue their musical adventures. More recently, the duo has been gaining traction following the 2016 release of their debut album, Let go or be dragged. An amalgamation of classic country, folk and blues, their songs have been hailed by numerous publications and radio stations both in the US and abroad. Their most recent album, Ragged Heart (2019), is a continuation of their journey as a couple, as individuals, and as a like-minded musical duo. With the addition of strings and horns, their new album release, Ragged Heart builds off their previous works and centers around a message of resiliency and hope. Silver Lake 66 are one inspiring, electrifying duo to keep your eye on. Make sure to catch them on tour when they hit your city in support of their new album, Ragged Heart.
