"Mother & Child," marks Quinn's 7th studio album since moving to Joshua Tree in the mid-nineties, and his 6th with co-producer Tony Mason (Deserted Sessions, Dig Your Own Cactus.)
9 of the 12 songs were written since Quinn became a first-time father. All of the songs have to do with childhood and/or the great maternal spirit.
The cover for "Mother & Child" features a a portrait of Quinn and his son, Sage, by Joshua Tree's Austrian artist, Karin Mayer. A limited first edition comes in a hand-sewn vinyl sleeve, designed & created by Mayer; and are signed and numbered by Quinn and Mayer.
"Mother & Child" will be available for $ 15 on May 1st at Donation/Creation Art Store, Joshua Tree Health Foods and at the Glass Outhouse opening. Quinn will also have CD's, while they last, at the open mic's he hosts (Pappy & Harriet's Mondays 7 pm; Joshua Tree Saloon Tuesdays 8 pm; Stump's Bar Thursdays 7:30 pm). CD's may be ordered by mail for $20. Write to tedquinn@nomadhouse.com for more information.
