Steven Leslie + Francis Pigeon + Al Lesieutre

Known by few as the dream queen, Francis Pigeon blends the lines between fantasy and reality with her honest, ethereal and journeying lyricism. Her songs take on a world of their own as she navigates the dynamics of the human condition, carefully considering each outlook with ripeness. Don’t be surprised if the effects of her siren songs portal you into inner territory you haven’t yet explored. Like it or not, Ms. Pigeon will coerce you into contemplation, but never leave you without a lifeline. She is currently frolicking along the sidewalks of Portland Oregon, befriending raindrops, rats, and of course, pigeons.

 

Steven “Leslie” Douglas enjoys writing music that is simple and straightforward. Typically written on acoustic guitar, his songs might feel honest, vulnerable, personable, or silly. He believes in the power of connection through music and pulls inspiration from Kurt Vile, Adrianne Lenker, and his local music scene in Portland, OR.

 

Growing up in the Oregon’s Dundee Hills, Al performed at wineries and cafes around the Willamette Valley. He rambled down to Texas for college, studying Music, English, and History. He performed around the DFW area as a member of different Americana, Jazz, Funk, Bluegrass, Folk, and Electronic groups, playing piano, synthesizers, banjo, and guitar depending on the occasion.

Al’s songwriting is steeped in the country- folk tradition of John Prine, John Hartford, Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Gillian Welch, and others. The songs are sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant, and always an earnest exploration of the human condition.

Much of Al’s songwriting material comes from his experiences hitchhiking around the United States with his banjo. This gave him a well of stories involving people from all walks of life. On the road he learned valuable lessons about gas station pizza, dispersed campsites, and the endless power of human kindness.