Brando Quin and RavenFeat
In 2005 Brando Quin teamed up with Producer John Mahoney of RavenPheat Recording Studios in Phoenix Arizona. John is the Arrangement, Mix and Production Guru of all of Brando's Cd's 2006 "Brando Quin My Life" 2007 "Brando Quin The Journey" and the to be relased CD "Brando Quin Crossings" which is currently in production and scheduled to be released in the summer of 2008. John is also a very talented musician and is featured playing Rhythm Guitars, Native Flute, Bass, Percussion/Drums, Keyboards and MIDI sounds.
The other band members joined up with Brando after the initial scratch tracks were made for the CD, "Brando Quin My Life".
Violinist Tim Sadow also plays with Walt Richardson, The Brazen Heads, The Alston Sisters and has played in the 1st violin section of the Tempe Arizona Symphony. He is an energetic violin player who is both passionate and creative. Raised as a classical violinist in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania he has performed and recorded in just about every style of music since relocating to Phoenix Arizona.
Todd Larsen our lead guitarist is originally from North Dakota and is now living in Atlanta Georgia. He is also known as "The Albino Squirrel" to his fans Todd has been a musician for over 34 years. For the past 26 years he has played lead guitar. Todd also writes and performs music in the Atlanta Georgia area. He always finds time for some fishing with his daughter.
Backup Vocalist, Michele Sarrett's Christian/Country/ Classical opera trained voice has been singing for over 30 years, she currently lives in Scottsdale, Arizona and has recently branched out on her own, completing her debut award winning single, "Bleed Into My Veins".
Dan King our very talented Saxophone player originally from Boston, Massachusetts has been playing the Phoenix, Arizona music scenes for years he also plays with the well known group "Sonoran Swing".
Three other artists joined Brando during the making of "Brando Quin The Journey"
HumanJones to his fans is a very talented backup vocalist. Originally from Ohio, he moved to Phoenix Arizona 33 years ago and has been playing, writing and singing music for more than 40 years. HumanJones is also currently working on his own debut CD aptly titled, "Most of the only of HumanJones". His previous song awards include the hit song, "Sorry Mama" written for "The National Organization for Women" during an open songwriting competition.
Ted Hale our blazing Trombonist has toured, performed and recorded with Bob Hope, Dionne Warwick, The Spinners, Jim Nabors and Patti Page to name a few. He has served as the General Manager of the Midland-Odessa Texas Symphony & Chorale and currently performs with the Tempe Arizona Symphony Orchestra. He has a Doctorate in Music and Higher Education Administration from Indiana University.
And, Ted Krummenacker our exceptional Piano Player lives in Peoria Arizona, Ted plays the piano in just about every style imaginable and his talent shines through on this album especially during the song "I Can't Make You Love Me" sung by Brando and Michele.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Question: Who is Brando Quin and why should I listen to his stuff?
Answer: Brando Quin, 6'1" blond haired, blue eyes, and a smile that warms the coldest days was born in The Great State of Texas in 1962.
Since then he has been a student, U.S. Air Force Airman, a Father, a U.S. Marine, a Veteran of Foreign War, an actor, a poet, an author and musician.
His Rock /R&B/Pop/Comedy music is acknowledged by both fans and musicians as original, unique and powerfully expressive. His vivid portrayal of an American working/struggling class life, conveys the dashed hopes, loss, and heartbreak implicit in living the American Dream.
Brando's poetry books have won awards from The International Society of Poets and his novel "The Master Painter" has been described by Susan Giffin a Pulitzer Prize nominee as, "Written with an unusual flair and originality that is very entertaining!"
Brando's vocals and musical style have been placed in categories beside such well known names as Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, John Lennon, Neil Young, The Black Crows, Billy Ray Cyrus, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and even the Pogues...
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We are in the process of developing a nationwide tour for 2008...
Your musical influences
Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Seger, Neil Diamond, the Beatles, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan to name a few...
What equipment do you use?
Rhythm Guitars, Percussion, Midi Sounds, Native Flutes, Electric Lead Guitar, Violin, Saxophone, Trombone, Piano
Anything else?
Brando Quin's Rock/R&B/Pop/Country/Comedy music is acknowledged by both fans and musicians as original, unique and powerfully expressive. His vivid portrayal of an American working/struggling class life, conveys the dashed hopes, loss, and heartbreak implicit in living the American Dream.
