Bill Francis’ nostaglia on life as a Staten Island bandleader | Pamela’s Food Service Diary Updated Jan 13, 2021; Posted Jan 13, 2021 Pam and Kevin Adamo in 1992 dancing to Billy Francis Band at their weddding in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (Courtesy of the Adamo family) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As catering halls in New York City remain closed, we think fondly of family celebrations and festive large gatherings of yesteryear. In those nostalgic moments, long-time residents of the borough might recall Bill Francis of The Bill Francis Band. The native Staten Islander and former Silver Lake resident certainly remembers what he dubs as “The Golden Age” of live music at banquets and weddings.