Frenchy and the Punk

Frenchy and the Punk at Rites of Spring 2022
May 25-29
Main Set - May 27 8pm

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Frenchy and the Punk is an internationally touring Hudson Valley NY based duo. French-born singer Samantha Stephenson sings with a gothy heft and authority that may remind one generation of Siouxsie Sioux and another of Grace Slick. Guitarist, live looper, and former punk bass player, Scott Helland weaves dark riffs and layers of spidery melody in an acoustic/electric tone that is entirely his own. They are well known to the Pagan community having performed, since 2000, at events such as Sirius Rising, Heartland, Hexenfest and pagan pride days across the country as well as special events at community shops. They are also featured performers at Faerie Festivals, Steampunk events and alternative music festivals across the US and in Europe and had the distinct pleasure of playing in West Africa.