Bay Area Folk Rock
The Treacherous French
Electronic Press Kit
The Treacherous French are a folk rock band from the San Francisco Bay Area. The songs they write are catchy yet complex, while staying true to their indie, blues, country, and alt-rock roots. All four members are veterans of their local music scenes, from punk rock to folk rock to dance rock to Celtic jazz folk fusion, and this blend of styles and instrumentation is what makes The Treacherous French unique.
Lineup
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Charlie
Vocals, guitars, harmonica, mandolin
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Cara
Vocals, drums, washboard and other percussion, guitar
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Phil
Bass, vocals, guitar, ukulele, melodica
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Olivier
Accordion, piano, organ, glockenspiel, spoons, mouth harp, steel drum, kalimba, mellotron
The Music
The Treacherous French's music style draws on a range of influences, including traditional folk and country, as well as modern indie rock.
Sawdust & Fairytales is the band’s second full-length album, and represents a culmination of four years of songwriting since the release of their first album, Snapshots. The past four years in question had been turbulent for the band, having experienced a divorce, loss of a house due to a wildfire, and of course, a worldwide pandemic, all against the backdrop of some wild political shenanigans. Now, you may think that an album born from these experiences would be filled with heartbreak and sadness, and there are elements of that, but there are also elements of love and hope woven throughout. With songs that will both break your heart and make you want to dance, Sawdust & Fairytales reminds us that even in the darkest of days, life and love always find a way to shine through.
Check out Sawdust & Fairytales, as well as the band’s back catalog anywhere music is streamed, or better yet, pick up a CD or vinyl copy!
Live Videos
Sometimes our friends catch magical moments, but we always put on a fun show. These videos are largely unedited, so represent some of the rawness of a live performance. The background video is “Wetherquist” from our “Snapshots” album, performed in 2024 at The Riptide in San Francisco.
“Song”
Live video of “Song” from the “Snapshots” album, taken on 8/31/2024 at Charlie’s birthday party at The Riptide in San Francisco.
Video by Vigilis.
“Can’t Have Nice Things”
Live video of “Can’t Have Nice Things” off of the “Sawdust & Fairytales” album, taken on 11/15/2024 at JaM Cellars in Napa. This is our ultimate singalong song, and the crowd didn’t disappoint!
“Jolene”
The Treacherous Two, which is an alternate lineup of the band for more intimate venues, performing “Jolene” by Dolly Parton on 11/8/2024 at The Riptide in San Francisco.
“Mary Jane’s Last Dance”
Live video of “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, taken on 11/15/2024 at JaM Cellars in Napa. The crowd really brought out the dance moves for this!
What People Are Saying
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“Can't Have Nice Things is a beautiful song. I liked its organic sound, made up of guitar and accordion arrangements, which transport the listener to a moving musical atmosphere.”
— Peaceful Notes
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“There's some great energy here and a clever mix of genres”
— Happy Productions
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“The upbeat rhythm and compassionate vocals combine to form a compelling mood here, … it belongs to a more popular side of the indie folk/country sound.”
— Various Small Flames
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“There are definitely aspects of this one that i really like. The delivery of the vocals is passionate and engaging and the writing is solid.”
— Montana Records
Selected Show and Venue History
The Riptide
San Francisco, CA
Monthly residency, second Sundays, 2022
Various Saturday shows since 2018
Average draw: 50+
Freewheel Brewing Company
Redwood City, CA
Regular weekend patio shows, 2016 to present
Halloween party 2022
Average draw: 30-40
Murphy’s Irish Day
Murphys, CA
Annual street fair and St. Patrick’s Day festival, 2016-2019
Average draw: >1,000
Brick & Mortar Music Hall
San Francisco, CA
Opening act for sold out show for a touring band
Full house: 250
Other Venues
One-off and recurring shows since 2013 at JaM Cellars (Napa), Ocean Ale House (SF), O’Brien’s (San Mateo), Hopmonk (Novato), Starling Bar (Sonoma), Brick & Mortar (SF), Freewheel Brewing Company (Redwood City), Devil’s Canyon (San Carlos), The Office (San Carlos), Jack’s Brewing (Fremont), The Mojo Lounge (Fremont), The Dark Horse Inn (SF), Off the Grid (Millbrae, Ft. Mason)
We design and distribute our own flyers and promote heavily on social media for every show.
