Kirsty our lead singer used to live in Spain and it has Spanish origins

Yes we play live

Makes it easier to reach the masses

Probably not

Quecia are:
Kirsty McCarrick - Lead Vocals
Paul Ayre - Lead Guitar & Vocals
Chris Picton - Bass & Keyboards
Steve Atkinson - Drums & Percussion
Hayley McCarrick - Backing Vocals

Formed in 2001 from the remnants of the band Museum. Kirsty saw Paul
and Chris in that band and asked them to write some songs for her
helping develop her own ideas along the way
After an extensive period of writing and recording, the debut album,
"This is where we are" was released. That was April of 2002

The album received some great reviews and was picked up by The Classic
Rock Society, resulting in the readers of that magazine voting
them, Best New Band 2002 no less.

The present line up seems well settled and has just finished recording
the second album. Due for release at the end of January 2004. The
second album builds on the rockier feel of some of the earlier songs
and helps re-define the sound of Quecia.

2004 sees the band looking forward to more live shows and extensive
promotion of the new album.
The video to "Hideaway" from the album has been completed and will
be aired on a number of BskyB satellite channels.

Radio airplay is a priority and a live set on BBC radio Merseyside is
in the pipeline.
Hopefully, Quecia can build on there ever increasing fan base, with
some summer festival appearances, tv and an all out assault on the
music loving public.
Are you out there?

Melodic Rock, from Fleetwood Mac to Avril

Sunset at Cafe del Mar in Ibiza

POWERPLAY – ROCK & METAL MAGAZINE
REVUE OF “THIS IS WHERE WE ARE”

Just occasionally, a brand new band comes along and simply blows you right away. They shouldn’t by rights; it should take years to get this good, but once in a blue moon one band breaks that golden rule. Quecia is that band. Taking a leaf from the book of new British classic rock currently being written by the likes of Mostly Autumn, Kirsty McCarrick and Co are a very special proposition indeed. Add to the MA reference a fusion of All About Eve, Debbie Bonham, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, with tiny hints of latter day Marillion and even Deep Purple showing through too, and you’ll be getting close to what Quecia are all about.

Fronted with grace, poise and élan by the aforementioned fragrant and angelic Kirsty McCarrick, this young British outfit simply shine with style, class and mature elegance. What is truly remarkable is how, why, and where of how this album came about. In a nutshell, it was recorded in a pub! Yes, it seems like a good idea to me too! Recorded on their own 32 track desk, the recording quality is nothing short of excellent, as is the whole package in fact. Aside from Kirsty, Quecia is compromised of three very fine musicians: Paul Ayre (guitar and vocals), Chris Picton (bass and keyboards) and new boy Roy Taylor (drums). Paul in particular shows himself to be a fluid and talented player, displaying a lovely, expressive touch throughout the album. All the music and lyrics are written by Kirsty, Paul and Chris as a unit, which is how the band came together almost by default… but that’s a story for another time and place. Messrs Ayre and Picton have also produced this album with great style. Is there anything this band can’t do.

There are 14 divine songs on offer here, each one as enticing as its predecessor. While this release is not from the heavy end of what Powerplay covers, it is simply exquisite in every way and should be an album that every one of you owns. This is an utterly sublime debut by a wonderful band, and totally essential to boot. More at www.quecia.com

SOUND 8
SONGS 9
GENRE 8