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The Second String Quintet

Folk, Soul, Blues & Old Time Feel Good Music!

About Me

The Second String Quintet was formed in late 2006 as a result of a longtime friendship between this tight-knit five piece band. Their primary focus: Making good, honest, heartfelt music. A very productive year and a half later this six piece band has become, among other things, a group of multi- talented vocalists and instrumentalists. The addition of Michael Klooster, of Smashmouth fame, in 2007 adds yet another new dimension to an already full and vibrant sound. With their deeply human lyrics, rich harmonies, and unique blend of instruments, (banjo, guitar, ukulele, keys, bass, harmonica and drums) The Second String Quintet is steadily gaining a loyal and devout fan base.Their debut, self-titled album is a collective effort. It features cleverly crafted compositions written by the bands’ three song writers Esteban Aguila, Antonio Borrego III a.k.a Snap Jackson and Tony Avila. The album will appeal equally to folk, soul and pop fans alike. Now out on the road promoting their album, The Second String Quintet is winning over crowds city to city with their infamous two to three hour charismatic sets. Whether it’s a funky Nick Johnson bass lick, a high energy drum solo by Justin Anderson or the often humorous banter between the players, this band will no doubt leave a long lasting impression on the audience.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/13/2006
Band Website: [email protected]
Band Members: *NICK/BASS *JUSTIN/DRUMS *ESTEBAN/PIANO & GUITAR *ANTONIO a.k.a SNAP/BANJO,UKULELE & HARMONICA *TONY/DOBRO & GUITAR*MIKE KLOOSTER/MELODICA & KEYS
Influences: Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Ben Harper, The Band, Elizabeth Cotten, Old Crow Medicine Show, Wes Montgomery, Jeff Buckly, Ray Charles, John Hartford, Clarence Ashley, Nickle Creek, Jaco Pastorius, Fionna Apple, Lightnin' Hopkins, Pink Floyd, Bela Fleck, Miles Davis, Icarus Jones, Roscoe Holcomb, Guy Clark, Bob Dylan, Towns Van Zandt, Mississippi John Hurt, Blues Traveler, Elton John, Oingo Boingo, Nina Simone, Grateful Dead, Buddy Sahagun, Earl Scruggs, Mikah 9, David Grisman, The Letter Blue, The Wannabe Trio, Becca Godsmith, Wagon, Eric Clapton, Living Legends, Deep Fried Funk Brothers, The Shambulls, Weather Report, A.J Roach, Kate Power & Steve Einhorn, Billy Joel and MANY MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED....................
Sounds Like: YOU TELL US.

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Record Label: Independent
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Review: Banana Fest 2008

http://www.209vibe.com/articles/view/282
Posted by The Second String Quintet on Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:56:00 PST

Michael Klooster lends his support to Smash Mouth and local music scene.

By Tony Sauro Record Staff Writer August 14, 2008 6:00 AM It's a question of balance for Michael Klooster. He spends part of the year touring the nation as the keyboard player in Smash Mouth, a San Jo...
Posted by The Second String Quintet on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:39:00 PST

1st Annual Turtlebird Prairie Jubilee

As featured in 'The Record'. There's a new sound on the local music scene that's been gaining fans recently. Call it Stockton roots music. It brings together influences from the city's tough streets...
Posted by The Second String Quintet on Sun, 18 May 2008 01:10:00 PST

Firing Squad (Q&A) w/ The Second String

FIRING SQUAD w/ THE SECOND STRING QUINTET By: Aaron Davis / 209Vibe Photo by Anna Colavita (EDITOR'S NOTE: This story also appears in the May edition of the 209Vibe newspaper.) We figured it was ...
Posted by The Second String Quintet on Sat, 10 May 2008 01:20:00 PST

Review: T.S.S.Q Official Record Release

209Vibe BlogThe next great Stockton band?Ian Hill / 209Vibe 4/19/08 T.S.S.Q Official Record ReleaseIt's the morning of April 19 - the midpoint between last night's Second String Quintet official CD re...
Posted by The Second String Quintet on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:43:00 PST

It’s a Positive Sound

It's a positive sound By Jimmy Moreno Forbes magazine has ranked Stockton No. 2 on the misery index - second only to Detroit. Will Stockton ever be No. 1 in anything? While misery might be running ra...
Posted by The Second String Quintet on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:55:00 PST

Review: Cibo Di Vino

REVIEW: The Letter Blue brings variety to Cibo di Vino By: Nicolle Matthews Snap Jackson and Esteban Aguila of The Letter Blue (The two are also members of the Folk /&nbs...
Posted by The Second String Quintet on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:28:00 PST

Art & Music center planned for Stockton

http://www.209vibe.com/articles/view/108 Click above to read artticle
Posted by The Second String Quintet on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:36:00 PST

Review: Plea For Peace Show

  Plea For Peace Benifit show write up... By: Blythe Nelson http://www.209vibe.com/articles/view/113  Click above to see photo of  members of the Second String Quintet. Creativity an...
Posted by The Second String Quintet on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:57:00 PST

READ ARTICLE on The Second String Quintet.

By Ian Hill 209 Music Columnist January 02, 2007 6:00 AM A close friendship among some local musicians is evolving into one of Stockton's most eclectic bands. As the Second String Quintet, Brady Davis...
Posted by The Second String Quintet on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 11:23:00 PST