Qristina and Quinn Bachand, Victoria’s highly acclaimed Celtic duo, are quickly becoming two of the most important young musicians in the Celtic music world! With three Canadian Folk Music Award Nominations, three Irish Music Award Nominations and two consecutive Irish Music Award wins for Top Traditional Group in 2010 and Top Duo in 2011 this young brother and sister are one of the most exciting acts to come along in the world of Celtic music! Joining them will be All Ireland piping champion Zac Leger and Juno nominated multi-instrumentalist and co-producer of their album, Adrian Dolan as well as many special guests.
Twenty-one year old Qristina Bachand is an expressive fiddler, with a unique style that is bold and edgy. The recent addition of vocals to their repertoire are garnering the duo rave reviews. Sixteen year old, Quinn Bachand, is a gifted multi-instrumentalist and in demand sideman who already has a reputation as one of the best Celtic guitar accompanists in the world (Ashley MacIsaac). Quinn adds a contemporary edge to traditional Celtic music; his creative harmonies, hard-driving strumming, inventive chord voicing and powerful rhythmic effects make even the most well-worn tunes seem new and exciting. Qristina and Quinn have released two critically acclaimed studio albums, “Relative Minors”, which was nominated for a 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award and “Family” nominated for two 2011 Canadian Folk Music Awards and chosen by National Public Radio’s Celtic Connections as the 2011 Album of the Year.
Qristina is a gutsy, fiery fiddle player, Quinn is nothing short of amazing!” – The Living Tradition Magazine
“Qristina and Quinn are the best act to come along in the world of Celtic music!” – Penguin Eggs Magazine
“The Bachand’s have got the Celtic fever in spades and play it superbly!” – Roots Music Canada
MARCH SHOWS:
March 2: Merville, BC - House Concert
March 3: Coquitlam, BC - Festival du Bois
March 4: Coquitlam, BC - Festival du Bois
March 8: Mill Bay, BC - House Concert
March 9: Vancouver, BC - Rogue Folk Club
March 10: Victoria, BC - Fairfield United Church – 7:30 pm
Qristina and Quinn’s Summer is already shaping up to be a busy one, with tours in Europe in July and Ontario in August and confirmed bookings that include the Hebridean Celtic Festival in Scotland and Goderich Celtic Roots Festival and Summer College in Ontario. Please check the website for up to date schedules.
For more information contact Marie Bachand (250) 472-0999 - marie@abachand.ca
http://www.qbachand.com/
www.youtube.com/thebachands
www.sonicbids.com/qristinaquinnbachand
