N.Q.Arbuckle is the unassuming band nudging its way to
the bar of great Canadian music.
The bar room prophet himself, Neville Quinlan is
clever and modest. You could become his drinking buddy
simply by showing up at one of his haunts and sidling
next to him for a few pints, a cigarette and easy conversation.
Mark Kesper is easygoing and maintains the wheel of
the N.Q. touring vehicle. Pete Kesper on guitar is a
leo, likes surprises and is quick to admit hes only
in it because he likes the music. No illusions of fame
and glory. John Dinsmore on
bass is the definition of calm but he carries a big
stick. When asked more questions about themselves, the
four reluctant heros of alt-country seem to retreat
into self-deprecating humour and go back to their
drinks. Overheard at NXNE in 2005 These are guys I
want to be friends with.
The lyrics take you from lamplit parkdale streets to
your local bar where the regulars are waiting.
Nevilles voice acts as sandpaper making rough things
smooth and smooth things rough. Brief love affairs are
epic and a road trip with pals lasts three minutes.
The loping rhythms are drenched in tasty cowboy guitar
licks and create an urban wild west sound. The songs
are lyrical and gritty and are snapshots of sweetness
and loss seen through a few bottles of beer.
Great show in Vancouver even if it was too short. Wish I could have made it over to Victoria for Sunday's show. But alas I decided to be an adult and stay home to do my homework. It sucks being a grown-up.
Neville, I enjoyed meeting you.
Hope you guys make it back out to the left coast soon. Come on down to Bellingham next time.
Dan here.. Got some photos from your CD release Party if you want them you can send me a private MSG with an email addy and i will fire em over.. Aswell I can't find The lyrics for XOK Anywhere?? i have the album.. So anybody that can help with that, I would really appreciate it... aswell when you click on the Benifit show @ the Rivoli, there is a part of the info that says not available.. is this a private Benifit.. Open to the Public? and whats the Cost of the gig..
Hey thanks for adding me. Looking forward to seeing you in the UK again, hopefully sometime soon. If you get a chance to have a listen to the tunes I have up, I'd love to know what you think. Thanks again, Dekko.
just dropping by to say hi. we got a couple of Ontario shows coming up in Kingston and Toronto at the end of the month. new tracks will be up in a few weeks too.
Hi Neville! It was great meeting you at Ottawa Blues Fest! I made a bunch of photos of the whole Six Shooter set. You and you're band are all over it. Click the image below to see the flickr slide show.
Boy, I feel bad posting two comments back to back - but you're on the radio show again. Probably be back here next week :-) New album's more wonderful with each listen - in a clinch for top spot with Elliott Brood :-D
Stonking new record, fellas! Get some of those new tracks in your player, eh?
And you are featured on this week’s Gilded Palace radio show online at Totally Radio. The show streams on demand, and will be available until Friday 1st August.
brilliant songs & great singing. you should come over to Winnipeg so that I can prove to you, with clarity and precision, why our cheap town greek chili burgers are better than hot dogs.
Hey – just a reminder to listen in FRIDAY afternoon at 4:30-6 pm CST to hear NEW MUSIC FROM NQ ARBUCKLE on “This Great White North” an ALL CANADIAN music show from Austin, Texas It’s on 91. 7 KOOP-FM Listen here
