After several changes in styles of punk and members in the beginning of the bands history, Q69K, as we know it today, six years later, is formed by 2 Nicas and a gringo. Mauricio Conrado (Cueriux) on drums and vocals, Erwin Costa on the bass and vocals, and Jason Thompson on guitar and vocals. During those 6 years, Q69K has managed to tour a great majority of Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama with plans to soon visit Guatemala and El Salvador. Having their ups and downs with gigs, recordings and internal problems, Q69K has managed to stay strong and find their own niche in Nicaraguas rock scene, which is dominated by metal music. Playing in Nicaragua has molded the band into a group of individuals that are dedicated and strong in their beliefs.
In may 2006 Q69K was part of the International guests in HopeFest Costa Rica. Also in February of 2006, Q69K opened for the legendary band Strung Out.
Q69Ks music has always evolved due to the musical preferences of its members. Mauricio Conrado (also known as Cueriux), the last founding member of the band, injects an alternative and progressive feel to the bands punk rock sound. Jason listens to a lot of hardcore and melodic punk and is the only member that does not live in the countrys capital, Managua. Erwin Costa listens to a lot of melodic punk and ska music. With this mixture of genres, Q69Ks punk rock has a great blend of music that doesnt get stuck on one sound kind of like a good cup of coffee... with some scotch in it!
Erwin recording vocals in Audio Arte Costa Rica:
