Profile
Name:
Qristina and Quinn Bachand
Channel Views:
47,913
Style:
Celtic
Joined:
February 01, 2007
Subscribers:
960
Website:
"The pair play with an obvious sense of joy in what they do, and their dedication to their craft is evident in each tune".
- FOCUS Magazine, January 2009
- FOCUS Magazine, January 2009
About Me:
This young brother and sister duo from Victoria, BC, Canada, are quickly carving out a name for themselves. At 18, Qristina Bachand has developed into an expressive fiddler, with a unique style that is both edgy and smooth. Though strongly rooted in the Celtic tradition, her versatility and interests also include Old-Time, Appalachian, Swing, Bluegrass and contemporary folk music.
Thirteen year old Quinn Bachand is a gifted guitar player and sought after accompanist. Blessed with an acute ear and an innate sense of rhythm, he continues to astonish fans with his diversity and skill, not just on guitar but also on fiddle and banjo.
Together, Qristina and Quinn Bachand create music that is challenging, energetic, and fun. Their many fans claim they are "the next best duo in the Celtic world"! Their recently released debut CD "Relative Minors" is receiving rave reviews not just from fans but also from music critics worldwide. "Relative Minors" is traditional music for the 21st century, always mindful of its origins but fresh and exciting in its ambition and delivery.
Qristina and Quinn have opened and played with many well-known musicians including Ashley MacIsaac, Battlefield Band, Lau, Lunasa, Liz Caroll & John Doyle, Buddy McMaster, Daniel Lapp and more!
Media coverage includes CBC Radio, Clare FM (Ireland), CFUV, Village 900, CKCU... recent print articles have appeared in Penguin Eggs (Canada's Folk & Roots Magazine), Focus Magazine, Monday Magazine and the Victoria Times Colonist. Qristina and Quinn have also appeared on CHEK-TV, A-TV, CTV, Global Maritimes & Art-TV (Germany).
Influences:
Casey Driessen, Eileen Ivers, Ashley MacIsaac, Jerry Holland, Howie MacDonald, Martin Hayes, Alasdair White, Cathall Hayden, Liz Carroll, Glenn Graham, Andrea Beaton, Erynn Marshall, Daniel Lapp, Bruce Molsky & bands such as Solas, Battlefield Band, Lunasa, Lau & others. For guitar influences definately John Doyle for Celtic, Jim Murray, Django Reinhardt, Andreas Oberg, Robin Nolan, Jimmy Rosenberg for Gypsy Jazz.
Hometown:
Victoria, British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Albums:







-Norman
Keep up the coast to coast thing, but don't forget the inbetweens. come knock their kilts off in Edmonton.