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Dirk Quinn Band
Cranky Pat's Live Music Presents: Dirk Quinn Band
4/30/16 9:00pm
$8
21 +
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Dirk Quinn - Grand Poobah, Guitarist, Booker, Fireman
...is the guitarist for a high energy funk/jazz band based out of Philadelphia that travels extensively throughout the US and Canada. Utilizing over a decade of steady performing, Quinn has developed a unique and progressive style - one that appeals to a wide variety of music listeners with fans ranging from the jam band hippies to the jazz snobs. Initially attracted to the guitar as a teenager after being introduced to classic rock giants such as Led Zeppelin and The Beatles, Quinns thirst for the unique and bizarre soon had him jamming along to the more radical and daring Mahavishnu Orchestra and the humorous, bass-laden noise of Primus. Playing virtually non-stop with countless musical projects afforded him ample opportunity to hone his chops. It wouldnt be long before the refining of his own artistic message coupled with a fresh, new outlook and a deeper musical/life philosophy opened up to him the world of jazz. Miles, Coltrane, Monk and Brubeck along with the more contemporary sounds of Bela Fleck, John Scofield, Ahmad Jamal and Jaco Pastorius began heavily influencing his musical direction. Liberated by the idea of free improvisation, he was finally able to realize and focus his musical vision. In 2007 Quinn made his long-awaited recording debut releasing his self-titled CD - "Dirk Quinn". Working the club and coffee house circuit, Quinn became increasingly in demand, playing as many as three gigs a day while getting the occasional call to share a bill with musical legends such as Soulive, Lettuce, The New Mastersounds, Umphrey's McGee, Steve Kimock, Bernie Worrell, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Keller Williams, Garaj Mahal, Booker T, Jimmy Bruno, Dumpstaphunk, Kofi Burbridge (Derek Trucks Band), Marco Benevento, and Zach Deputy - each performance steadily garnering more recognition for Quinn, who believes in winning fans one by one on the merit of the music. "QuinnTet", his sophomore CD release, features thoughtful, original melodies flowing seamlessly over groove-heavy rhythms; intricate song structures giving way to strongly expressive, organic improvisations. Drawing inspiration from every musical genre, his solo acoustic sound has been compared to the guitar pyrotechnics of Keller Williams and Michael Hedges, while his full band compositions bear resemblances that range from the honest, urban funk of Soulive to the brave experimentation of Medeski, Martin and Wood. Surrounding himself with a group of extremely talented and like-minded musicians, Quinn has been playing shows across North America while receiving an ever increasing amount of media attention. His music has now been featured on over 100+ radio stations worldwide and gets daily internet airplay on sites such as Spotify and Pandora. Notable spins include the "Pick of the Day" on WXPN in Philadelphia as well as on the nationally syndicated "Keller's Cellar" broadcast hosted by Keller Williams. The Dirk Quinn Band released "Live at Home" in January of 2012. Featuring tracks recorded over 5 different shows in and around their hometown of Philadelphia, the new CD runs the gamut, from beautiful and delicate movements to evil dissonance, from intricate and thought provoking melodies to hard driving funk, and is a fantastic representation of the group's live show experience. The bands infectious energy and musical interplay routinely attract listeners that are admittedly more accustomed to lyric-based music. With great melodic sensibilities, rhythmic experimentation and an accessible modern edge, the Dirk Quinn Band is jazz/funk improvisation at its most exciting!
Dirk Quinn Band is a high energy funk/jazz band based out of Philadelphia that travels internationally. They are seasoned touring professionals, fortunate enough to play some of
the best venues and events in North America including:
Bear Creek Music Festival
Live Oak, Florida
The Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Brooklyn, New York
Big Rock Music Festival
Port Dover, Ontario
BurntWood Stock
Portland, Oregon
Smith's Olde Bar
Atlanta, Georgia
Rochester Jazz Festival
Rochester, New York
Museum of Contemporary Art
North Miami, Florida
Music City Brewers' Festival
Nashville, Tennessee
MusikFest
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Live videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A77WlJ8dt54
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX6L2HjsD_A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuOSilPnP5c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SU6MjAxeY6s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vwlFREq9x4
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The Dirk Quinn Band..
- has been spun on over 100+ radio stations worldwide and enjoys daily
plays on internet radio stations such as Pandora and Spotify.
- travels extensively throughout the US/Canada, performing at some of the
most prestigious venues and national festivals.
- has had the honor of sharing the bill with some of the biggest names in
the funk/jazz/jam scene:
Soulive, Lettuce, The New Mastersounds, Umphrey's McGee, Steve
Kimock, Bernie Worrell, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Keller Williams,
Garaj Mahal, Booker T, Jimmy Bruno, Dumpstaphunk, Kofi Burbridge
(Derek Trucks Band), Marco Benevento, and Zach Deputy.
"This Philly based band must be the standard bearers of the funk scene up
in the city of Brotherly Love.... They have a great blend of Dirk's
guitar, drum, keys and horns that make this a funky jazz journey into the
unknown.... " - Raleigh Music Listings
"Fleet-fingered Philadelphia-based guitarist Dirk Quinn could be the
illegitimate son of Jeff Beck, although his fiery electric work is firmly
rooted in jazz and, in the context of his band, it's allayed with
insistent, funky grooves to create a brilliantly lava-laden form of
electric fusion.
To put it another way: THIS GUY IS SMOKIN'" - Connect Savannah
"Always keeping the audience on its feet, DQB manages to captivate the
hearts of the crowd, while providing a thoroughly concise dissertation on
the possibilities for music in our current age."
- G.D. Rocha, The Flinging Times
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LocationCranky Pat's (View)
905 South Commercial Street
Neenah, WI 54956
United States
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| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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