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Quinn Bachand

Celtic, Gypsy Jazz, Bluegrass from Victoria BC
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Quinn Bachand

Instruments: Guitar details
With diverse musical talents and a bottomless pool of creativity, Quinn Bachand is recognized as the "Young Lion of the Celtic guitar" (Daniel Lapp) and "Canada's top Celtic guitarist" (Ashley MacIsaac). Although Quinn plays a range of styles that include jazz and bluegrass, it is his talents in the world of Celtic music that have drawn much attention. A gifted and creative guitar player, Quinn adds a contemporary edge to traditional Celtic music. His unique harmonies, hard-driving strumming, inventive chord voicing and powerful rhythmic effects make even the most well-worn tunes seem new and exciting. His work in the duo with sister Qristina, as well as his gypsy jazz project, Brishen, have earned him a mantle-packing collection of national and international nominations and awards. These include 8 nominations at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, 4 nominations at the Western Canadian Music Awards, an Emerging Artist Finalist position in RBC Canada's Walk of Fame, the Saga Djangofest Award, two consecutive wins at the Irish Music Awards, 2010 Top Duo and 2011 Top Traditional Group and a win at the Independent Music Awards for his album, "Blue Verdun". His latest release, Tunes in a Hotel, is receiving critical acclaim and steady plays on national and international radio.

An in-demand sideman, Quinn has also toured nationally and internationally with well-known musicians including Canadian fiddling icons Ashley MacIsaac and Natalie MacMaster. Quinn is also a member of the Jeremy Kittel Band and the Jeremy Kittel Trio, recording and performing with the Grammy Nominated fiddler across the US and Canada.
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25
Nov
2023
19:00 21:30
Folk Songs, Fiddle Tunes & All-Ages Square Dance
Featuring 2X Irish Music Awards Winner Q (Qristina Bachand) & musical guests!
$20-$25
St Matthias Church
Event can be attended in person
08
Apr
2022
20:00 22:30
14th Annual 'April in Paris' Festival: Quinn Bachand's Brishen, Ella Ozz and the...
Quinn Bachand’s Brishen from Vancouver Island serve up their original western...
$10-$28
Mel Lehan Hall at the St. James Community Square
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
23
Nov
2019
19:30
3X Juno Award Winner: Ashley Macisaac, Quinn Bachand
Ashley MacIsaac needs no introduction. He is one of the most celebrated Canadian...
$35-$40
First Church of Christ Scientist
Event can be attended in person
21
Aug
2019
20:00 21:30
Summer Entertainment at The Butchart Gardens: Qristina & Quinn Bachand
June 29 to August 31, see a live performance from our outdoor stage on the Conce...
Butchart Gardens
Event can be attended in person
06
Jul
2019
20:00 22:30
Quinn Bachand's Brishen, Zigue
QUINN BACHAND'S BRISHEN With a tight grasp on the music that embraces the swi...
$24
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
21
Jun
2019
19:30 22:30
CD Release Show: Quinn Bachand's Brishen
Brishen, Romany for ‘bringer of the storm’, is what 23 year old Quinn Bachan...
$25-$30
First Church of Christ Scientist
Event can be attended in person
09
Nov
2018
19:30
Celtic Music Night!: Qristina & Quinn Bachand, Crikeymor
Why wait for St. Patrick's Day? If you love Celtic music and all things Irish yo...
$20-$25
Upstairs Lounge - Oak Bay Recreation Centre
Event can be attended in person
14
Sep
2018
19:30
Gypsy Jazz and Swing!: Quinn Bachand's Brishen
"Brishen is a wonderfully creative and entertaining tour de force from Canada's ...
$20-$25
Upstairs Lounge @ Recreation Oak Bay
Event can be attended in person
11
Aug
2018
19:30
DOUBLE BILL! Celtic Roots, Folk & Americana: Qristina & Quinn Bachand, Hannah S...
A chance meeting at their local Black Fen Folk Club in Cambridge uncovered Hanna...
$20-$25
First Church of Christ Scientist
Event can be attended in person
05
Aug
2018
19:30
Quinn Bachand's Brishen
Quinn and his band, Brishen present a program of Gypsy Jazz music.
$17
sHADY gROVE AT THE sUSSMANS
Event can be attended in person
16
Mar
2018
19:30
Celebrate St. Paddy's Day (early): Qristina & Quinn Bachand
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day (a day early)! Enjoy traditional Irish music with Qr...
$20-$25
Upstairs Lounge - Oak Bay Recreation Centre
Event can be attended in person
19
Jul
2017
20:00
Quinn Bachand's Brishen
“Quinn has depth and maturity to match his unending virtuosity and aptitude on...
$20-$25
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
24
Jun
2017
20:00
Quinn Bachand's Brishen, Blue Moon Marquee
One of Canada’s most gifted young musicians, Quinn Bachand is an acoustic guit...
$28
Dave Dunnet Theatre
Event can be attended in person
03
Sep
2016
19:30 22:00
The Jeremy Kittel Trio: Jeremy Kittel, Quinn Bachand, Josh Pinkham
Award-winning fiddler and violinist, and Grammy Award Nominee, Jeremy Kittel lea...
$20-$25
First Church of Christ Scientist
Event can be attended in person
15
Jul
2016
19:30 22:00
Award Winning Celtic Roots Music, Song & Dance: Qristina & Quinn Bachand, Coastl...
Qristina & Quinn Bachand's Annual Summer Concert will feature the full band, inc...
$20-$25
Dave Dunnet Theatre-Oak Bay High, 2121 Cadboro Bay Rd
Event can be attended in person
28
May
2016
19:30 22:30
4th Annual West Coast Django & Jazz: Oliver Gannon, Cory Pesaturo, Quinn Bachand...
An Evening of World-Class Gypsy Jazz & Jazz Music featuring Juno Award winning g...
Dave Dunnet Community Theatre, Oak Bay High, 2121 Cadboro Bay R
Event can be attended in person
02
Jan
2016
19:30 22:00
Qristina & Quinn Bachand
Qristina & Quinn Bachand have proven to be quintessential to Canada’s contribu...
$15-$20
Upstairs Lounge - Oak Bay Recreation Centre
Event can be attended in person
13
Jun
2015
19:30 22:30
Qristina & Quinn Bachand | "Little Hinges" CD Release: Qristina & Quinn Bachand,...
Qristina & Quinn Bachand have proven to be quintessential to Canada’s contribu...
$20
St. Andrew's Presbyerian Church
Event can be attended in person
15
May
2015
19:30 22:30
3rd Annual West Coast Django & Jazz: Oliver Gannon, Cory Pesaturo, Quinn Bachand...
An Evening of World-Class Gypsy Jazz & Jazz Music featuring Juno Award Winning g...
$25-$30
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Event can be attended in person
03
Jan
2015
19:30 22:30
New Album Pre-Release Concert: Qristina & Quinn Bachand, with Adam Dobres and Je...
Qristina & Quinn Bachand have spent the last year working with Grammy Award winn...
$15
Oak Bay United Church
Event can be attended in person
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Quinn Bachand's Brishen
Lead guitar, violin, vocals
2012 - present
Qristina & Quinn Bachand
guitar, banjo, fiddle, vocals

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