Quick Step John- Harrisburg on 6/7!!!

About Me

Quick Step John came onto the Philadelphia scene in 2001 and since then they have shared the stage with artists such as Matchbox 20, Gavin DeGraw, Pat Monahan and The Pat McGee Band. A few years ago they released a 6 song EP ("The Life In Our Years") and this October they released their full length debut album ("The Multiple Personalities of Last Week and Next Year").
Their songs are melodic with catchy songwriting, honest and accessible lyrics and an energetic and unforgettable live experience. They take classic themes like life, loss and love and twist them just enough to make them unique and creative. The opening line, "All at once, the shadows come, they’re replacing what used to be" from their new single "One by One" shows that lyricist, Craig Whitaker of Quick Step John spends more time looking forward than in the past. "Anything could hide in a shadow...something terrible, or something terrific," says Whitaker, "either way, the future is so much more exciting than last week or last year."
The album shows the bands musical range with powerful songs, from the piano driven ballad "Sing" to the rock sound of "By Surprise" to the eerie dark sound of "9.9". Their songwriting style has been compared to the Counting Crows and Ben Folds, combined with the biographical lyrics of Dashboard Confessional and Jimmy Eat World, mixed with the guitars and pianos from U2 and Coldplay.
Since the release of their album the band has appeared on WSTW in Delaware, Radio 104.5 (WRFF) in Philadelphia, NBC Philadelphia 10! Show and Jamnow.com. Their single "One By One" also was featured on NBC’s ER (Thursday 11/08).
"QSJ hit’s the bullseye when it comes to putting all aspects of great pop/rock songs together. Sonically and lyrically it falls right in place with the hits we play on B104!"
-Eric Chase, On-Air Talent WAEB- Allentown
"With their catchy melodic rock sound, Quick Step John has a sound that’s primed for the spotlight and nationwide radio play."
-AlternativeAddiction.com
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Member Since: 12/13/2004
Band Website: quickstepjohn.com
Band Members: Craig Whitaker (guitar, piano, lead vocals)
Dave Faga (drums, percussion)
Ed Bagden (keyboards, synths, piano, vocals)
Fran Camardella (guitars, vocals)
Greg Maragos (bass, vocals)

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Influences: Jimmy Eat World, Coldplay, Dashboard Confessional, U2, Counting Crows, Ben Folds, Doves, XTC, Jellyfish, Jon Brion, Keane, Muse, Travis, Mute Math, Elbow, Radiohead, Dimitri Shostakovich, Death Cab For Cutie, Elvis Costello, Jeff Buckley, Paloalto, Gomez.
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My Blog

Fly Magazine interview with Greg!!!!

Hey Everyone,Here's a recent interview by Keith Wilson with Greg about QSJ in the Central PA, Fly Magazine :http://www.flymagazine.net/archive_bands_article.cfm?id=304 004bbLove,QSJ...
Posted by Quick Step John- Harrisburg on 6/7!!! on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:07:00 PST

QSJ on REGULAR ROTATION on AOL RADIO!

QSJ NOW IN REGULAR ROTATION ON AOL RADIO!QSJ is now on REGULAR ROTATION on AOL RADIO!CLICK HERE TO LISTEN!Click to listen. you can find us on:Alternative-->New Rock First Channeldont forget to rate us...
Posted by Quick Step John- Harrisburg on 6/7!!! on Sat, 31 May 2008 11:04:00 PST

a narrative on VA, questions, answers, and thoughts

friday afternoon traffic heading down 95 through Philly can be testing to ones patience and even their sanity. this past friday was no different, and it lead to a slow start to the trek down to Virgin...
Posted by Quick Step John- Harrisburg on 6/7!!! on Mon, 12 May 2008 06:07:00 PST

QSJ on Facebook

Hey Everyone,Come check our Facebook page out and see some stuff we have just for Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Quick-Step-John/12494 503900 Become a fan and a friend or just check it out! We ...
Posted by Quick Step John- Harrisburg on 6/7!!! on Tue, 06 May 2008 12:26:00 PST

Pop Wreckoning interview with Craig!

Hey everyone,Here's a link to the recent Pop Wreckoning interview with Craig. Thank you to Jessica of Pop Wreckoning!--QSJPop Wreckoning Interview with Craig...
Posted by Quick Step John- Harrisburg on 6/7!!! on Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:31:00 PST

Rowan show today......

So it appears that your past will always find you and today is no exception. Today we are playing Rowan University which Craig and Ed are both Alumni. We've already played Fran's alma mater Arcadia Un...
Posted by Quick Step John- Harrisburg on 6/7!!! on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:45:00 PST

Whether you got money back or you owe money.....

Today we decided in an effort to help ease the woes of tax day we decided to have a sale on our album, 'The Multiple Personalties of Last Week and Next year'. So if you got money back what better way...
Posted by Quick Step John- Harrisburg on 6/7!!! on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:57:00 PST

Special Announcement Tomorrow 4/15!!!!

Make sure you swing by our site tomorrow for some good news!Love,QSJ
Posted by Quick Step John- Harrisburg on 6/7!!! on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:15:00 PST

Lyrics - The Multiple Personalities of Last Week and Next Year

-The Last Words-Just take a chance, please take the chance. He’s out there, faceless and nameless. Invite me to the dance, but take him to the dance. He’s out there, but he’s not ...
Posted by Quick Step John- Harrisburg on 6/7!!! on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:02:00 PST

QSJ featured in Fairfax, VA Connection

We wanted to share a nice article written up by Ashleigh Hill in the Fairfax Connection Online News Page. Thanks Ashleigh!Here is a link to the page. The article is below.Article LinkSomething’s...
Posted by Quick Step John- Harrisburg on 6/7!!! on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 07:50:00 PST