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A Band Called Quinn

We are a band called Quinn

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New single - DIY - available now on iTunes

Truth - Louise's collaboration with poet Victor Keegan

More Info : www.abandcalledquinn.com

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Member Since: 10/12/2005
Band Website: abandcalledquinn.com
Band Members: Louise Quinn, Bal Cooke, Steven Westwater and Robert Henderson.
Influences: David Bowie, Lou Reed, Magazine, Nico, The Stranglers, My Bloody Valentine, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazelwood, Sarah Vaughn, Brian Eno, Kid Loco, Peggy Lee, LCD Soundsystem, Joni Mitchell, Nick Drake, Maxi Geil & Playcolt, The Yummy Fur, John Coltrane, Serge Gainsbourg, Lindstrom, Gal Costa, St Etienne, Goldfrapp, Morcheeba, Lemon Jelly, King Biscuit Time, Stereolab, The Arcade Fire, Client, Air, Boards Of Canada, Fairport Convention, Hope Sandoval, Beck, Aimee Man, The Smiths, Massive Attack, DJ Shadow, Cocteau Twins, Liz Fraser, The Cardigans, Stina Nordenstam, Bill Wells Trio, Spiritualized, Portishead, Tricky, Feist, Kate Bush, All Seeing I, Earthling, Luke Vibert, Bjork, Stacey Pullen, Kenny Dope Gonzalez, Miles Davis, Jacques Le Cont, Alison Krauss, The Velvet Underground.
Sounds Like: ‘In Quinn-world, Moderesque disco swathes vie for attention alongside Zepplin-style blue rock, Eno-fied ambience, Joni Mitchell-ish folk and sassy, sweet Nancy Sinatra-booted pop.'(Metro)

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Record Label: Tromolo Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Tromolotastic !!!

We had a great time on our Tune Up Tour with Club Tromolo and met some great people everywhere we went; highlights include The Govan Seer tagging some sheep in Forres; getting towed by the school bus ...
Posted by A Band Called Quinn on Fri, 02 May 2008 10:32:00 PST

Club Tromolo in Skye, Wick, Orkney, Lerwick, Tobermory and Inverness....

We played last night in Morayshire with Club Tromolo and met some fabulous folks. This Tuesday night we're playing The Aros Centre in Skye (15th of April) also with the amazing Injuns; Wick at The Lyt...
Posted by A Band Called Quinn on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:10:00 PST

Club Tromolo at The East Grange Loft in Forres, Morayshire this Saturday night (April 12th)

Thanks to everyone who came along to The Club Tromolo Tune Up Tour Launch at The Classic Grand last night and helped kick off the tour with a bang! Next show’s at The East Grange Loft in Forres....
Posted by A Band Called Quinn on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:51:00 PST

Club Tromolo/ABCQ Tune Up Tour Launch at The Classic Grand this Wednesday 9th of April!

Wonky cabaret night Club Tromolo & ABCQ launch our Tune Up Tour at The Classic Grand in Glasgow this Wednesday (April 9th). Touring round Scotland and hopefully coming to a town near you ! We’re...
Posted by A Band Called Quinn on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:58:00 PST

ABCQ play East Kilbride Arts Centre this Saturday (April 5th)

A Band Called Quinn & id Parade 5th Apr 2008 8pm Old Coach Road East Kilbride G74 4DU 01355 261000We’re playing East Kilbride Arts Centre this Saturday (5th of April) with a special one off gues...
Posted by A Band Called Quinn on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:08:00 PST

News Of The World Feature

Check out Tim Barr’s feature from Sunday’s News Of The World: here...
Posted by A Band Called Quinn on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 02:41:00 PST

ABCQ play Barfly, Camden this Monday 17th March

A Band Called Quinn play The Barfly in Camden, London this Monday the 17th of March along with The Moons, Bed Time for Blondie and Italian acoustic rockers Spaccailsilenzio. Tickets are £5 with this f...
Posted by A Band Called Quinn on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:12:00 PST

Pics from The Apple Store gig

Check out Stuart Chalmers photos from The Apple Store gig on Thursday here
Posted by A Band Called Quinn on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:37:00 PST

DIY EP Launch at The Apple Store in Glasgow on March 6th

We'll be doing a gig at The Apple Store in Glasgow at 7pm on the 6th of March to launch the DIY EP/video. There might be a special guest appearance by video stars Tarquin and Horace... See you there f...
Posted by A Band Called Quinn on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:25:00 PST

Interview with Shaun Keaveny on 6Musics breakfast show

A big thankyou to everyone who left comments for the Band Aid feature. You can listen to Louise's interview with shaun Keaveny on the 6Music's breakfast show on here (it's around 2:04):http://www.bbc....
Posted by A Band Called Quinn on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:06:00 PST