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June 23, 2010 - Island Moon

 

Port Aransas, Tx - Emory Quinn

Emory Quinn is a cool band from San Antonio that puts out a sound that is tough to pigeon hole.  To call them a "roots-country-rock" band doesn't quite do them justice nor does the "Americana" catch-all genre... these are labels that only seem to understate how such a dynamic ensemble of profoundly talented musicians might assimilate their ample musical abilities.  Every song arrives fresh in direction and spell binding in delivery.  These boys easily play about ten different instruments between them and it's dramatically apparent that they play them all exceptionally well.  It's safe to say that when EQ takes the stage, the end product is a polished, well constructed blend of personalities that flow effortlessly in sync with each other.  You kind of expect them to juggle knives and spin plates on poles while never missing a beat on their instruments.  I think you'll be completely entertained as well as be amazed at the ease of their almost athletic musical dexterity.

 

 

April 2010 - Lonestartime.com (Italy)

 

Emory Quinn - Live at Gruene Hall

Splendido disco questo “Live At Gruene Hall”, terzo lavoro degli Emory Quinn, quartetto texano guidato dalla coppia formata da Nathan Rigney e Clint Bracher, dai cui ‘middle names’ è nato il nome della band. Grandi appassionati di rock e country (Robert Earl Keen, Ryan Adams, James McMurtry, Widespread Panic e Jimmy Buffett sono tra le loro principali influenze), i due cantanti e polistrumentisti si sono incontrati nel campus della Texas A&M e da quel momento, l’autunno del 2002, è nato il progetto Emory Quinn, con due interessanti dischi all’attivo. Ora “Live At Gruene Hall” può veramente proiettarli tra i migliori nomi nel firmamento texano e, più lontano, a livello nazionale. 72 minuti sudati e passionali, un paio di cover (la ottima “Whiskey In My Whiskey” dei Felice Brothers e “Downtown San Antone” di Byron Capt) ma soprattutto l’eccellente songwriting di Nathan Rigney e del suo pard Clint Bracher che mostrano il loro meglio in questo debordante concerto. Alcune perle sono tratte dal loro precedente studio album (“The Road Company” datato 2008) e “Highways Of Gold”, “Straight Through Me”, “Blue Gone”, “Devil’s Disguise” e “Dear London” acquistano forza in maniera esponenziale dal trattamento live, con le due esplosive chitarre dei due leader e una rocciosa sezione ritmica formata dal bassista Case Bell e dal batterista Troy Rios. Ancora da sottolineare la sanguigna “The Sabinal Story” e poi le pregevolissime “Ride”, l’apertura di “Bring Me Down”, “Change”, “Leave” a completare un set di grande impatto. Assolutamente da conoscere se amate la migliore musica texana! Fate uno spazio nella vostra discoteca per Emory Quinn. http://www.emoryquinn.com/.
 

 

March 2010 - San Antonio Magazine

 

10 to Watch in 2010

Three albums in one year is the goal for this group of music lovers, formed at Texas A&M in 2002.  With so much material to create, it's a good thing the four multi-instrumentalists that make up EQ don't draw lines between Americana, rock and country genres.  By the time the group relocated to San Antonio, they'd gotten used to playing more than 100 shows a year.  This year, they test that resolve with nearly three dozen shows before June, including a free show here on March 17 as part of the County Line BBQ's live music series.

 

- Michelle Hernandez

 

 

March 2010 - Best In Texas Magazine

 

Live at Gruene Hall - Emory Quinn

Texas is full of historic places, but perhaps the most famous that resonates with music fans is Gruene Hall.  For the fans around the world who aren't able to make live shows at the "Oldest Dancehall in Texas," the boys of Emory Quinn have the answer!  Their newest album Live at Gruene Hall brings you right in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.  You can hear the one of a kind vocals, their fantastic musical talents, and a sell-out crowd that loves being part of a live recording. 

 

From beginning to end, this CD is amazing.  It kicks off with "Bring Me Down," a fun drink along song.  It continues to be a high energy, up-tempo show that Emory Quinn fans have become accustomed to, with Texas Music Chart hits, "Blue Gone" and "Highways of Gold."

 

There are two new songs on the record, including "Whiskey In My Whiskey." My thought is you can never go wrong with a song about whiskey!  The other was a song that their last album was named after, yet wasn't quite finished in time to put in.  "The Road Company" is a detour from the party songs that fill this album.  As one of the few ballads, it really speaks to the sadness and loneliness that can be found in the life of a band.

 

If you're a fan of our kind of music, you should definitely check out what Emory Quinn's Live at Gruene Hall has to offer.

 

-Adam Drake

 

 

02/26/10 - San Antonio Express News Weekender

 

San Antonio band Emory Quinn is tough to pigeonhole, with its fusion of country, rock and pop that creates a sound that is all its own, which it will demonstrate Friday night at Sam's Burger Joint. It helps, too, that co-founder Nathan Rigney plays lead guitar and about 10 other instruments to keep the music changing all night long.

 

- John Goodspeed

 

 

11/19/09 - Austin, Tx FOX 7 MORNING SHOW. 

 

 

1/3/09 - San Antonio Express News

 

Nine for '09. Two Artists. Two Bands. Two novelists. An actor, a playwright and a producer. by John Goodspeed

What do they have in common? They all live here or have strong ties to San Antonio. And for all of them, 2009 should be a noteworthy year, with new books, exhibits, shows or CDs people will be paying attention to.

Some have received accolades in the past; others you may be reading about here for the first time.  In either case, you can be sure you'll be hearing more about these nine in the year to come.

Emory Quinn: After two years of playing professionally, this quartet of roots country/rock artists is on a fast track that for others might have been a decade in the making.  With a critically acclaimed sophomore album, "The Road Company," released last year, Emory Quinn is expanding its horizons far beyond Texas. This month, the San Antonio-based group will perform in seven states and in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 19 at the Texas State Society's Black Tie & Boots Inaugural Ball on a bill that includes Tracy Byrd, Jack Ingram, Cross Canadian Ragweed and Kevin Fowler.

Multi-instrumentalist Nathan Emory Rigney and lead vocalist and songwriter Clint Quinn Bracher used their middle names for the duo they formed to play at parties as freshmen at Texas A&M University. Bassist/keyboardist Case Bell soon joined, and they all graduated with business degrees. Drummer Troy Rios of Austin has been with them about a year.

A collaborative group, they teamed up to explain their formula for success, too. "Hard work," Bracher said. "We're not afraid of traveling," Bell added. "Our business sense has a lot to do with it as well, helping us make the right decisions," Rigney concluded.

 

10/29/08 - Best in Texas

 

Stars on the Horizon. For the full article go to Best in Texas Magazine.