By now you should all probably know the name French Quarter or Stephen Steinbrink. The guy has been on the road for years now playing some of the most catchy and infectious tunes written to date. If you don’t know him, well here is your chance to get to. French Quarter just finished recording a new record called “Desert Wasn’t Welcome” and it’s out now on OffTempo on 12” Vinyl. On this record Andrew Dorsett of LAKE joins French Quarter along with talented Phoenix locals Chase Kamp and Preston Bryant.
The eleven songs on Desert Wasn’t Welcome retain the pop feel of Steinbrink’s past releases however Steinbrink explores his experimental side a lot more on tracks like, “Dead Flowers” and “Creosote”. The album flows relatively flawlessly, and maintains a really warm feel throughout. My personal favorite tracks on this one are “Goodbye Alligator Skin”, “Creosote”, and “Red State”. This is one of the best albums of 2011 don’t miss it!
Going to post the tour dates below, check them out and go if you can! Also stream the new album at Stephen’s bandcamp!
9/19 - PHX, TRUNK SPACE
9/20 - TUCSON, RED ROOM
9/21 - SAN DIEGO, CHE CAFE
9/22 - IRVINE, UC IRVINE
9/23 - LONG BEACH, OPEN BOOKS
9/24 - LA, THE SMELL
9/25 - ISLA VISTA - TBA
9/26 - SLO, KRUEZBERG
9/30 - SANTA CRUZ, SUBROSA
10/2 - OAKLAND, SPEAKEASY
10/3 - SF, THE STUD
10/5 - DAVIS, 802 VILLANOVA DR
10/8 - PORTLAND, MISSISSIPPI STUDIOS
10/9 - OLYMPIA, ABC HOUSE
10/11 - SEATTLE, 2020 CYCLE
