The Quails (American band)

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The Quails
Origin San Francisco, California, United States
Genres Punk rock
Years active1999-?
MembersSeth Lorinczi
Julianna Bright
Jen Smith

The Quails were an American punk band from San Francisco, California. The band was formed in 1999 by Seth Lorinczi, formerly of Circus Lupus, Jen Smith (credited as the inspiration behind the term riot grrrl) and Julianna Bright. They released three albums, the second of which, Atmosphere (2002), was praised for its "strangeness" and "artistic value" by Kerry L. Smith in Rolling Stone magazine. [1] [2] The band toured with artists like Sleater Kinney, Tracy and the Plastics, Hella and Aislers Set. Their most performed venue was San Francisco's legendary Eagle Tavern, where they were affectionately dubbed the house band.

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After the band broke up, Lorinczi and Bright formed The Golden Bears, whose debut Wall To Wall is to be released on Amore!Phonics. [3]

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Discography

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