Emory Quinn - See You at the Next Light
This is the fourth album of what is at times quite excellent country rock by this Texan three piece band. The line up is Clint Bracher on guitar and lead vocals, Nathan Rigney on anything with strings, also vocals and Case Bell on vocals, bass guitar and keyboards. Bobby Jarzombek was added on drums for this album with Melissa Ludwig assisting on vocals. The bands name is taken from Clint (Quinn) Bracher and Nathan (Emory) Rigney’s middle names. The playing and singing is always excellent, with perfect harmonies and evocative melodies lifting this outstanding alt. country rock album well above average, in spite of the drums at times sounding a little too forward in the mix, although never spoiling the songs. All of the lyrics are written by Clint Bracher whilst all three permanent band members contribute to the music. [ Read more ]
Review: Emory Quinn - "See You at the Next Light"
Creating a unique sound is easier said than done, but Texas country band Emory Quinn has managed to make it look simple. In fact, Emory Quinn's inventive amalgamation of blues, southern rock, Texas country and Americana is perfectly showcased on the band's new album "See You At The Next Light." [ Read more ]
Three Chords and the Truth
By Ronnie NarmourEmory Quinn played the Back Porch on St. Patty's Day. I walked into this show thinking this band was another cookie cutter version of the redundant "Texas Country" format that's dominating the airwaves and young girl's hearts these days. What I saw were some exceptionally talented young men with an endearing stage presence. The Band consists of Nathan Emory Rigney on vocals, guitar, mandolin and fiddle; Clint Quinn Bracher on acoustic guitar and lead vocals; Case Bell on bass and vocals; and Erik Frankson on drums. These guys are frat brothers from A&M that started making music together around 2007. They still have young shiny faces and a refreshing child like enthusiasm for playing music. [ Read more ]
Saved By The Shuffle: Emory Quinn
All the young pups with hi-fidelity dog ears might be offended but I listen to a lot of music on my iPOD. Unfortunately I haven't quite worked out how to strap a turntable to my bike rack or how to pedal at 33 1/3 RPM and sometimes I even end up listening in mono when an earbud falls out in while I weave through heavy traffic. I do listen in true stereophonic sound when it is cold and the headband under my bike helmet jams the buds deeper into my brain. My daily bike commute gives me time to check out review discs that made it through a first and often unfairly brief listen. Sometimes I find a jewel. [ Read more ]
Hyperbolium - Emory Quinn: See You at the Next Light
Emory Quinn: See You at the Next Light Tuneful country-rock with influences of Dylan, Petty and Knight If you charted the Texas trio Emory Quinn amid the circles of a Venn diagram, you’d find them at an intersection that neatly combines twang, beat and melody. For those who like their country to rock, and their rock to sparkle with catchy melodies, these ten original songs will have you humming along as you imagine yourself moving to the band’s guitar-bass-drums in a Texas dance hall. Clint (Quinn) Bracher sings with enough rootsy emotion to keep country radio at bay, but in a world where the Eagles and Wallflowers once had hit records (and numerous Nashville acts are only a pace or two away from rock), one can hope this sort of musical hybrid could again find a mainstream audience. [ Read more ]