Young sings, plays electric guitar and bare picks a 12-string acoustic guitar tuned down two whole steps to a C. He prefers the tone of bare skin on steel. Young writes TQYB’s songs. The Huntington, NY, native has performed with numerous Colorado acts, including The Flood, Meadowlark Jivin’ and the Liz Barnez Band.
Shawn Riley: bass guitar
Riley grew up on Colorado’s Western Slope and is a veteran of the Denver music scene. He has performed with numerous acts, most recently Five Sided Mind, Under Cover and Dimestore Philosophers. He first joined forces with cousin Conant and Young in Fort Collins when they played in The Flood. Riley provides backup vocals in TQYB. He also makes a powerful pot of coffee.
Keith Conant: drums
Conant has many talents, not least his ability to recall small things from years ago that others had not thought about even at the time, and the gift of mimicry, which he invokes to recreate great moments in '80s pop, but most of all, for these purposes, his drumming. The Traverse City, Mich., native has performed with many Colorado bands, including Gumbo, The Flood, Concentrated Punch and Dimestore Philosophers. He has also lived in Austin, where he soaked up the sun-cooked, blues-infused attitude of the Hill Country music scene.
Contact the band through this page or by writing to thequentinyoungband@q.com
THE QUENTIN YOUNG BAND
HISTORY
The Quentin Young Band formed in the summer of 2008 in the garage behind guitarist and songwriter Quentin Young’s Denver home. Keith Conant was on electric guitar, Shawn Riley was on bass, and there was a drummer who soon was no longer around. Conant moved to drums, where he continues to dwell.
Young stuck to the bare-picked acoustic 12-string guitar in the band’s first gigs. Now he incorporates electric guitar in the set, and the band’s show has evolved toward a punchy sound.
Rock. Folk. Indie. Poetry and gibberish. All that.
The band took a break from live performances, though not from rehearsals, in April 2009, when production on a new album began in earnest. The album will be released soon, and the band plans to get back to the stage this fall.
RECENT VENUES THE BAND HAS PLAYED
The Larimer Lounge
Herman’s Hideaway
Toad Tavern
Owsley’s
Dulcinea’s 100th Monkey
The Meadowlark
NEW TRACKS ALMOST SET TO DROP
Songs about war. Songs about love. Fascination. Infatuation. Saying goodbye and crashing the scene. Expanding minds in Montparnasse. Loosening license and a little thing about Pedro, the medal aspirant. These are due out soon. Recorded in Missa Studios (Young's basement), they are part of the new, tentatively titled, “Passion of the loose cannon.” (A survey on the name’s appeal drew both scorn and delight. Controversy, good.) Recording’s almost done, mastering’s soon to come, and the band’s planning to offer free downloads. (What else may the band offer free – you tell us. What may you offer the band? Let’s make a deal.)
This follows Young’s previous full-length release, the searching “Do-si-do for your girl,” and his earlier “High Stakes Man Going Down,” featuring the title song, a staple of the live show, and the ballad “Huddie Ledbetter Done Been Here and Gone.”
Hello friends, I host a weekly acoustic jam featuring some of the best musicians in Denver. Musicians are welcome and encouraged to bring down an acoustic instrument and join the jam! The R-Bar is located on E. Colfax and Steele, next to Stella's with phenomenal drink specials and a really cool scene. The sign-up list will be available at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm. Hand drums and mics will be supplied. Hope to see ya!
Hello friends,
Yes, it's that time of the year again: The 3rd Annual Fall Jam! This
annual all-ages event brings the community together to celebrate and
bring exposure to the diverse Colorado music scene and give people of
all ages the chance to see great live music. Stanky Pockets will be
headlining!
Here are the details: Saturday, October 3rd@Lizard’s Bar and Grill 1920 Blake Street Denver, CO Doors 5pm, Showtime 6pm All ages and 21+ w/ID $10 advance, $12 at the door; children 12 years of age and under free Free compilation CD of performing bands, free drink ticket and free raffle ticket with admission
Bands: Miracleband GrownAss Man Band 10-4 and the Good Buddies Ground Up Stanky Pockets
Tickets are on sale now! Save yourself $2.00 be getting them early...they're going fast! To purchase tickets go to: www.myspace.com/jbdrumz
Hello friends, I'll be playing tonight with Dave Halchak and friends at the Highland Pacific, located on 32nd and Perry in the Denver Highlands. Joining us will be Russ Griffin of the Hippogriffs and Trevor on bass guitar plus special guests. Come on out, get some great food and jam with us. The show starts at 10pm and it's FREE! Hope to see ya and spread the word!!!
Hello friends, Widespread Tuesdays at Tooey's is here! Please come out and support this weekly event. Each week has been fantastic and we need your help to keep it rolling and grow. Here are the details: Widespread Tuesday's at Tooey's 1521 Marion Street The new gathering place of the Panic Community! Full Panic show starts at 8pm with live music featuring some of the best musicians Denver has to offer, $3.00 Flying Dog Bottles, $4.00 Maker’s Mark drinks. Check out my myspace page for the featured musician of each week. This week: Damon Wood of Harmonious Junk! www.myspace.com/jbdrumz www.tooeyoffcolfax.com www.myspace.com/431390577
Summer is near and so is the Harvest! Get ready for some of the best music in the country echoing across these beautiful Ozark Mountains! See you soon!
Hello friends, Tooey's will be hosting Widespread Tuesdays starting this Tuesday, April 7th.
Below are the details: Widespread Tuesday's at Tooey's 1521 Marion Street The new gathering place of the Panic Community! Full Panic show starts at 8pm with live music featuring some of the best musicians Denver has to offer, $3.00 Flying Dog Bottles, $4.00 Maker’s Mark and giveaways. Bring a disc of your tour pictures and see you and your friends on the big screen! Check out my myspace page for the featured musician of each week.
Hey TQYB....what's up in Denver?? Thanks for checking out our space!! btw....your tracks sound really really GREAT!! Anyway....hope you like our music??!! ttyl
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