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RAQ
Progressive / Psychedelic / Rock

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Burlington, Vermont
United States

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   RAQ: General Info
Member Since8/23/2005
Band Websitewww.raqmusic.com
Band Members


Jay Burwick on Bass & Vocals


Chris Michetti on Guitar & Vocals


Todd Stoops ..boards & Vocals


Greg Stukey on Drums



InfluencesMOST RECENT SET LIST> 3.13.08: The Mix One 6; Roanoke, VA Set I: Will Run, City Funk, Jam-> Shirley Be A Drooler-> Beauregard, Cheap Sunglasses*, Georgia-> Mollie’s Cules-> Georgia, BOOM-> Nasty, 15 Shakes, Carbohydrates Are The Enemy, Sweet Cream Butter, Hannah Can-> Don’t Let Go, Said And Done Set II: Bob’s Your Uncle, All Day And All Of The Night%, Brother From Another Mother, Tumbling Down E: When I Come Around$ • ZZ Top; % The Kinks; $ Green Day
Sounds LikeRAQ VIDEOS FROM 8150 CLUB IN COLORADO!


all video/photography by jonathan healey



Check out some of the RAQ videos on YouTube! Thanks to all of our friends who are sharing their RAQ experiences!



Harmonized Records



RAQ - Ton These CD





Recent Additions

* 12.31.07 Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, TN
* 12.30.07 Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, TN
* 12.08.07 Club 115, Austin, TX
* 11.29.07 Zydeco, Birmingham, AL
* 11.28.07 The Dame, Lexington, KY
* 11.24.07 Highline Ballroom, New York, NY
* 11.09.07 Pearl Street, Northampton, MA
* 11.01.07 Smith's Olde Bar, Atlanta, GA
* 10.31.07 The Orange Peel, Asheville, NC
Many thanks to the tapers!






Record LabelHarmonized Records
Type of LabelIndie


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The RAQ Story

Self-described as high performance rock ’n’ roll, RAQ has been going strong since its 2001 inception. With their unique sound, featuring complex song structure coupled with quirky-yet-accessibly lyrics and a healthy dose of full-band improvisation, RAQ delivers a strong presence to their allegiant fans nationwide.

Hailing from Burlington, Vermont, the band began with the name "Shadraq", but shortened the name to RAQ before cutting their debut album Shed Tech. The band’s unique sound developed while playing to ardent fans in local Burlington clubs. They started touring and soon expanded their scope to cover all of New England, eventually making their way to the West Coast in the summer of 2002.

Over the past four years, RAQ has taken the stage at festivals such as Bonnaroo, High Sierra Music Festival, Langerado, Berkshire Mountain Music Festival, Summer Camp, Gathering of the Vibes, Adirondack Music Festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and aboard the floating festival, Jam Cruise. In August of 2005, more than 600 fans reveled in New Woodstock, NY, for the Lew-Au -- RAQ's very own festival. They've also sold out the famed BB King's Blue's Club, and most recently, the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. RAQ has just finished a 48-city fall tour ending with two sold-out nights at the Visulite Theatre in Charlotte, NC for New Year’s Eve.

One of the reasons behind RAQ’s highly successful tour past is due to their compositions being grounded in solid song structures, but still being malleable enough to go in infinite directions in the live setting. This keeps the quartet's devout following and first time listeners yearning for more as the audience is taken along on the collective journey. Their extensive repertoire of original compositions and eclectic selection of covers give the band the freedom to create a unique set list for every show.

On their latest album, Ton These, RAQ explodes with rich sound right from the first track with the anthemic and concise "Walking in Circles." Todd Stoops adds uncompromising rhythm and texture (keyboards, organs), Jay Burwick (bass) and Greg Stukey (drums), RAQ's unstoppable rhythm section, lay the perfect backbone for Chris Michetti's note cascading, awe-inspiring, guitar playing. Tracks like "Bootch Magoo," "City Funk," and "One of These Days" will have you signing up for the Air Guitar World Championships before the last note is played. "Forget Me Not" evokes the swagger of early Ben Folds recordings. "Glimpse" will carry you down the musical roads of your memory, complete with beautiful backing vocal harmonies courtesy of Aya Inoue. Much like their live show, Ton These is a multi-dimensional listening experience.

With age and experience, RAQ’s music has matured and evolved into a sound that is both retro and cutting-edge to a generation of grassroots music fans. They continue to tour relentlessly, infusing live performances, and leaving every ounce of energy they have on stage each night delighting the senses of the most discerning rock ’n’ roll aficionado.









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Doug the † of the north

Doug the † of the north



Sep 13 2008 9:14 PM

RAQ please come baq, WE NEED YOU i need you, thankyou
joe.

joe.



Sep 18 2008 9:08 PM

the 'Cuse is not nearly as loose without Raq.

please.
The League of Proper Musicians

The League of Proper Musicians



Oct 30 2008 1:38 AM

Is Cleveland on your list?
Morning Dew

Morning Dew



Nov 1 2008 7:54 PM

Oh, RAQ babies...!
We miss you madly here in Bouldter -Town
'Saw Leftover last night at the Fillmore...
They KILLED it very psychedelic..
wowie..
you should have opened instead of PRANG.
I love Mr. Kang, but,PRANG oh, what a BORE!
Hurry back Darlings,
we all need the music,vibes and handsome faces!!! of RAQ!
LONDON CALLING...!
Hope you Halloweenie was hot.
Love and rockets,
Melis :)
MONTY

MONTY



Nov 11 2008 9:53 PM

Play the crystal bay casino in kings beach, NV. I wanna rock out like we used to at the alehouse in the oldport... oh wait even better! THE BREAKAWAY!!! Good ole maine Shadraq shows. Galactic played the crystal bay crown room last night, it was sick.
Check it out!!! Get out west!!!
kristen

kristen



Nov 25 2008 6:18 PM

hey there.
when are you coming back to portland, me? or nh? hmm?
christopher

christopher keller



Nov 26 2008 10:02 PM

u guys gonna tour soon? we miss you:) please come back to buffalo
GO EAGLES

Marcus Crews



Aug 27 2008 10:32 PM

yeh one ho
Trevor

Trevor



Aug 28 2008 4:58 PM

chicago please
christopher

christopher keller



Aug 17 2008 7:11 PM

when are we gonna get another raq tour? im a raqaholic and im jonesin for a fix havent seen you guys since st.patty's day. hit up western new york if you can, if not ill drive to come see you guys.
take it easy
Mother Time

Mother Time



Aug 1 2008 3:26 PM

.. just had to say hey .. it's Jerry's Birthday!
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~*!clairebear!*~



Jul 29 2008 11:09 AM

buffalo is in need of some RAQ!
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Strip Mines Music Festival



Jul 23 2008 3:18 AM

better than a drean final line up


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Pizzy

Pizzy



Jul 25 2008 2:30 AM

hey, thanks again for the kick down tickets at bisco, my friend with krutches ended up getting to see the show from the front row!!! it's fun watchin you guys play, keep it goin buddies!
lespecial

lespecial



Jul 25 2008 4:58 AM

thanks for the flyer space guys

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Jul 20 2008 10:17 PM

i can NOT stop smiling at your shows!!

I HAVE FALLEN IN THE RAQ HOLE AND I AIN'T COMIN OUT!!

loved you at camp bisco, So nice to get to see you two weekends in a row !

thankyouthankyouthankyou :)!
Double D

Double D



Jul 19 2008 2:18 PM

please please PLEASE come back to the NC area!! so pissed i had to miss allgood and bisco!!!
CineGlobe

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Jul 17 2008 1:47 PM

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Jul 15 2008 8:40 PM

I LOVED YOU GUYS AT ALLGOOD!!!!
CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN AT CAMP!!!!!!!!!!
Veggiemite

Veggiemite



Jul 16 2008 3:35 PM

Heard you guys raged it at Allgood!

Congrads! :)
Sam Young

Sam Young



Jul 9 2008 8:59 PM

Strangers Helping Strangers

Strangers Helping Strangers



Jul 11 2008 2:00 PM

Camp Bisco
SHS_LogoStrangers Helping Strangers will be at Camp Bisco 7 collecting non-perishable foods, toiletries, feminine hygiene and baby products like diapers for the Schenectady Inner City Ministries Food Bank.


Everyone who donates will receive a thank you gift.

Persons donating 25 or more items will receive a limited edition poster from SHS.


Those making the largest donations will receive special thank you gifts including concert tickets, signed posters and other gifts.


We will also be collecting donations as a part of the Color Wars.


Please bring a donation to help those in need in the local community and tell your friends too.


Hippie Kev

Hippie Kev



Jul 7 2008 10:31 PM

If the band name RAQ is broken down we can understand these musicians' ultimate goal as a band.
1) RA - a powerful sun god that reigned over ancient egypt.
2) Q - A letter that can only be paired with one person...U.
Together..
~~~RA-Q (rock you)~~~
Ahh, the clever way an amazing band lets you know, before they even get on stage, they are there, to rock you.

LOVE YOU GUYS, KEEP PLAYING UNTIL YOU HAVE ARTHRITIS AND LIVER SPOTS!! SEE YOU AT ALL GOOD!!
Cessna

Cessna



Jul 9 2008 6:14 AM

Miss you guys down here in V.A.
Hope you come visit sometime this fall!!
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