"Talking At The Diner" Podcast Ep. 43 ft. Deirdre French

I met Philly musician / singer / songwriter Deirdre French in 2019, less than a year before Covid, when she walked into the open mic I was hosting at the Khyber in Philadelphia, and basically silenced a loud, chatty room with a pin-drop performance showcasing her impressive vocal and songwriting chops. In the intervening years, she’s done a lot of personal and artistic exploration and now she’s just released her debut full-length album "Sensitive Girl," an eclectic blend of her many artistic shades, from 90’s rock bombast, to Costello-esque lyrical snark, to jazz-inflected introspection.

Deirdre’s music can make you think, it can make you laugh, and, as stated in her bio, it can leave you sorta scratching your head.. but in a way that only makes you curious to find out more. I was thrilled to get the chance to sit down with her at the iconic Penrose Restaurant in south Philly, where I quickly found myself in the midst of a great conversation covering topics ranging from our favorite bass players to making it through your 20's, to showing up for your friends. This was honestly one of my very favorite TatD conversations and I hope you'll stream Deirdre's album and give a follow on IG @sensitivegrrl .

Enjoy!
~ JKF ❤️