Quest Theory
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Bio
After several years of successful touring as Live Room, Nomadic Design
and then The Abajo, members of all three bands have regrouped stronger
than ever and united as Quest Theory. The Quest Theory sound combines
elements of rock, reggae and bluegrass in an original progressive mix.
Creative songwriting and insightful lyrics are brought to life by solid musicianship and textured vocal harmonies. With musical vision, emotional impact and artistic expression at the center of the Quest Theory ethos, 'A Second is too Long' spans the range of Reggae, Rock, Bluegrass, Jazz, Funk, Folk and Electronica all within
the course of sixty-three minutes. Quest Theory demonstrate on this new
album that American music can appeal to a wide variety of international
tastes and will be touring to the ends of the earth with their music.
Highlight tracks from the new album include:
. Baja - an upbeat song about intense offshore adventures in Baja,
Mexico which includes an emotional plea to return to the scene which is played out over a rock waltz
. I Might - mid tempo rock folk song in the driving spirit of the Led Zeppelin III album which involves and revolves around inner turmoil
. Dazzling Monkey - fast paced greasy funk rock style song about
technological development, de-evolution and musings on whether progress means that everything is getting better
. Mixed Intentions - grooving reggae rock that can make even the hardest
of hearts feel that there is hope in a confusing world
. Not a Love Song - heartfelt reggae skank that really just might be a love song
About
They say that an original band needs quite a bit of luck and timing to succeed these days - that having the right people see just the right performance is imperative. Hopefully, thats not true as the members of Quest Theory feel they may have used up their share of luck when these driven musicians from different backgrounds and different schools of thought found each other. The group has been developing their blend of eccentric rhythms, rich harmonies, and melodic instrumentation. They have come a long way since their first gigs in friends and families backyards. Becoming regulars on the college, festival and shore circuits, as well as frequenting hidden treasures like The Stanhope House (north Jersey), Lion's Den (NYC), Frog and Peach (San Luis Obispo,Ca), Smiley's (Bolinas, CA) and mainstays like The Stone Pony (Asbury Park, NJ), Mexicali Blues (Teaneck, NJ), 14 Below (Santa Monica California), 4th Street Tavern (San Rafael, Ca) and clubs throughout the USVI, the band is perpetually stretching its boundaries. Feeding off years of varied musical experience, their sound is both unique and familiar, and is receiving an enthusiastic response from a diverse audience. A progressive mix of reggae, roots rock, and bluegrass, the band covers a wide spectrum from structured compositions to unbridled improvisation. Whether playing for crowds back dropped by the waves of the Atlantic, the Pacific, trees and mountains at the festivals, or smoke filled rooms of the clubs, Quest Theory creates a musical experience that entertains and inspires. After a recent gig, the booking agent was overheard to say, I got a lot more than I expected - these guys rock. Their vibe and fans are great... The band is now a regular at the club.
