The Lobster Quadrille is a nine-piece Southern Gothic rock outfit that combines elements of punk, klezmer, bluegrass, gospel, and more. Their distinctly unique sound is reminiscent of the music of Tom Waits, Jon Spencer, Nick Cave, Dame Darcy, Johnny Cash, and the Handsome Family. The illustrations of Dame Darcy and the written works of Flannery O’Connor provide a deeply influential foundation for the band’s musical and visual appeal. It is moody, atmospheric, dark, and humorous with a turn-of-the-century flair.

Their live shows are a high-energy mix of thundering rock-n-roll with the laid back, folksy charm of a travelling Deep South carnival. Performances reflect the band’s influences and showcase their cross-genre sound as they frequently, seamlessly shift between styles; from deadly serious to humorous banter.

The Lobster Quadrille is the brainchild of Georgia born and bred Solomon Blaylock. He is the main creative force, drawing on his own experiences in the South to create a genre all their own. The other members of the band include Mark Berends on drums, Kevin Farrell on bass and trombone, Pam Keebler on viola, percussionist Lauren Manitsas, Amber McAlister on accordion and saxophone, Amy McDonald on clarinet, organist Keith Rosengren and Chris Veazey on trumpet. The Lobster Quadrille is based out of Rochester, New York.

Booking:
Elissa Sundman - elissa@thelobsterquadrille.com

Band photo:
Marc Bollmann