Michael

Bio:

"Michael Quinn has been in the local scene for a long time....His solid seven song debut "sushi, sex, music", is the kind of straight-ahead folk-rock album sure to quickly find a place in the hearts of the local music cognoscenti......Van Alstyne...Pulse of the Twin Cities, September 8th, 2004................................................................................................................................................................................................................................."Quinn's seven song debut, "sushi, sex, music", features songs written during his time in Florida. And as one might expect, they feel complete and polished, clearly benefiting from the years he spent perfecting them in a live setting. Quinn's radio friendly sound has already connected with an audience. Listeners on TwinCities.com chose Quinn's track "Virgin Suicides" for inclusion on the compilation disc "The Audiophile's Guide to Music in the Twin Cities, Volume 1". Perhaps they were reacting to Quinn's lazy, boozy vocals, which bring to mind Tom Petty....but, Quinn's personality peeks through in songs like "Conspirators" and "Country Girls"............Ross Raihala, St. Paul Pioneer Press...Friday, September 10th, 2004......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... "a rootsy new cd by Michael Quinn..tonight's events serve as a release party..also a model of cross promotional entertaining.. Jefferson Fietek hosts, free sushi by Sushi Tango, live burlesque and cabaret from Le Cirque Rouge..Quinn and the Virgin Suicides take the stage with their Pettyesque pop" -Peter S Scholtes, City Pages..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Best Bet, Hot Pick, and A-List Michael Quinn and the Bourbon Kings.................................................................................................................................................................................. Years of drumming for bands such as the Whiskey Sournotes, the Regulars, and Speedway can make a great singer-songwriter of a man. Quinn follows in the footsteps of many other great drummers turned singer-songwriters: Dave Grohl, Don Henley, and more recently, Pete Yorn. Never mind the drumming, though. For those of you yet unacquainted with Quinn, you’ll soon discover that it’s all about the songs...................................................................................Quinn first recognized his life path as a musician when he was four years old. His grandmother took him to the Grand Ole Opry to see Johnny Cash- and from that moment on, music was his life. Quinn moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA in 1986 to start drumming with his first band, Thought Factory. He has continued to drum for over 50 bands, all the while learning guitar and studying the craft of songwriting. He earned a music degree from McNally-Smith College of Music in Minneapolis in 1992 and went on to travel all over the United States and Europe as a musician. It wasn’t until just before the turn of the century that he finally decided it was time to perform his own songs. ................................................................Now, 9 years, hundreds of gigs, and many thousand miles later; Quinn has released his follow up recording to 2004’s critically acclaimed sushi, sex, music. Released in July of 2009, Whiskey Rebellion is a diverse musical testament to Quinn’s road tested sound. From the Hawaiian flavored “Road to Hana” (featuring Andy Dee on steel guitar) to the in your face garage rocker, “Sunday Dress”, Whiskey Rebellion has more flavor than grandma’s homemade fried chicken! ......................................................................It is Quinn’s honesty and humor that ring true on his songs. From soulful singing and frank lyrics, to timeless song structures, Quinn’s live shows are an all out good time. Whether he performs solo or with his band, he is engaging, giving his all for every note of every song and ALWAYS has the audience on their feet! Michael cares about his music, wants people to have a great time, and the fans know it.

Members:

Michael Quinn and the Virgin Suicides, "sushi, sex, music" 7 song EP:..........................................................................................................Michael Quinn: vocals, guitar, drums, percussion Erin Muir: vocals, guitar, keys Sean Cosgrove: bass Bill Radintz: drums Ben Crunk: drums Steve Martinetti: guitar, mandolin, percussion, vocals Kerry Hansen: guitar Bill Davis:guitar......................................................................................... Erik Koskinen: (west coast tour, CD release party and on CD) steel, guitars, and bass Bernie Larsen: (on CD) Producer, steel, drums, percussion and guitar ..............................................................................................................Michael Quinn and the Virgin Suicides opened for Spider John Koerner at Tom's Burned Down Cafe while on tour in support of "sushi, sex, music" from 2002-2005. Averaging 60-4 hour shows a year at festivals and clubs throughout Wisconsin (Book Across the Bay, Whistlestop Marathon, Lumberjack Days, Brownstone Days, Augfest, Rib Fest/Brewfest), Minnesota, the Midwest, Florida, Europe, and finally, a west coast tour in 2004 with Erik Koskinen, Erin Muir aka "International Girl" (cabaret act), and the No Name juggling duo......................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................. Michael Quinn and the Bourbon Kings, "Whiskey Rebellion" 13 song LP: ..............................................................................................................Michael Quinn: vocals, guitar, drums, percussion George Marich: drums Bill Radintz: drums on "Moon Pie" (on CD) Jason Herd: drums (live) Dave Ujke: guitar, banjitar, blues harp, vocals Andy Dee: dobro, lap steel, pedal steel, ukulele, flat pickin', slide guitar, electric guitar, slack key acoustic, acoustic slide, and electric sitar (on CD and at CD release party) Bill Davis: guitar Stein Malvey: guitar (live) Kerry Hansen: guitar (live) Mike Leonard: guitar on "Sunday Dress" and live Steve Martinetti: vocals, mandolin, guitar, percussion, ukulele (live) Scott McIlrath: bass Joe Holland: bass Tom Zosel: sax Tony Pistilli: sax (live) Scott Snyder: trumpet on "Perfectly Content" (on CD) Randy Sabien: fiddle and mandolin (on CD) JoAnn Peterson: cello, percussion, vocals Jennifer Bevington: violin, fiddle, vocals Dr. Paul Chlebeck: cello (live for CD release party) Steve Blake: keyboards (on CD and at CD release party) JD Sykes (RIP): bass on Moon Pie (on CD) Dan Eike: on "Lonely"; bass, acoustic guitar, and co-arrangement (on CD) Kate Dowling: tin whistle on "Emily" (on CD) ..............................................................................................................Michael Quinn and the Bourbon Kings have continued the touring schedule initiated by the Virgin Suicides. One of the high points of 2009 being "Book Across the Bay". BATB is North America's 2nd largest cross country ski marathon where the Bourbon Kings performed for an estimated 6000 attendees! Michael Quinn’s 13 song, sophomore release, “Whiskey Rebellion”, (who could forget Michael’s 2004 freshman effort, “sushi, sex, music”, CD release party at the Turf Club featuring nyataimori and free sushi!) features an all star cast of road tested Twin Cities musicians............................................... From the Hawaiian flavored “Road to Hana” (featuring Andy Dee on steel guitar) to the in your face garage rocker, “Sunday Dress”, “Whiskey Rebellion” has more flavor than grandma’s fried chicken! Moon Pie awarded track of the day in Americana 1/12/09