QUEL BORDEL! (QB!) was formed in San Diego, CA in 2013 by an Eastern European, two Filipino brothers, a classically trained violinist and a punk rock drummer. After over a decade, the band has played over a thousand shows (between the US, Canada, and Europe) as well as released multiple albums ultimately making a small dent in the folk-punk music scene: coining their own sub-genre “world punk.”

After the release of their first full-length CD, Caravan Treasures (nominated for Best World Music Album by the 2015 San Diego Music Awards), QB! reveled in a three-week international festival tour with French folk group BandàpArt (headlining Coin de la Vigne, & FestiBaloche in France), something they have continued to do every couple of years. 2016 highlights in the US (headlining Crestfest in Colorado, SD GypsyFest in San Diego, and others) amid several regional tours and resident gigs as well. 2017 saw increased regional touring with a full European Tour (headlining Coin de la Vigne again in France, as well as performances at Festibaloche (Olargues, France), and Highmatland Festival (Leutkirch, Germany) a motif that has continued on as the band currently maintains a vigorous touring schedule and band “bromance” with BandàpArt.  In fact the two groups have merged into a side-project super-group known as BandàBordel and released an EP together in 2018.

QUEL BORDEL! is noted for their wild performances and danceable beats. QB! has headlined sweaty, high-energy shows in all their SD hometown venues (House of Blues, The Holding Company, The Casbah). The band has performed at the Get Shamrocked festival 7 years in a row (among many other festivals). Likewise, QB has shared the stage with: Squirrel Nut Zippers, The Mad Caddies, Unwritten Law, Strung Out, Pinata Protest, Flatfoot 56, Metallachi, The Rum Jacks, The Real McKenzies, Diego’s Umbrella, Sprung Monkey, Magic Giant, Young Dubliners, Dublin City Ramblers, Bridge City Sinners, Daze ‘N Daze, Dirty Kid Discount, and many others.  QB also boasts several television slots (including placements on TLC’s Breaking Amish & MTV’s Super Shore).

In January 2023 the band celebrated their 10 year anniversary with a sold out show at The Holding Company and has continued to release new singles and videos regularly. The future has tours scheduled with US, Europe & Canada – check out the future dates page for more info!