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The bi-coastal band Quest Theory just announced the release of their new CD " A Second Is Too Long". After several years of successful touring as Live Room, Nomadic Design and then The Abajo, members of all three bands have regrouped stronger than ever and united as Quest Theory. The new Quest Theory CD combines elements of rock, reggae and bluegrass in an original progressive mix. Creative songwriting and insightful lyrics are brought to life by solid musicianship and textured vocal harmonies. The band recently performed songs from the CD at their New Jersey CD release party at Mexicali Blues, hosted by Create a Vibe entertainment. Spring and Summer tours are planned on both coasts for Quest Theory plus a visit to the Caribbean in 2008 for the annual St. Patrick's day island tour. Visit the official Quest Theory website at QuestTheory.com for more details - Santa Cruz California Reggae Coalition
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Quest Theory return from Spring 2008 US Virgin Islands tour
American Rock, Reggae, Bluegrass and Beyond band converge on the US Virgin Islands for 10 dates in 10 days on 3 islands
(US Virgin Islands, March 24th, 2008) -- Quest Theory, the future forward bi-coastal rock, reggae and bluegrass band , have just arrived back on the mainland after a successful musical journey to the US. Virgin Islands for a 10 concert tour..
Hailing from California, New Jersey and Maine, the Quest Theory band travel in nomadic style and met up in the US Virgin Islands this March for a 10 date tour through all 3 of the major US Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John. Using their collective resources, the band crossed thousands of miles of land and sea to bring their unique blend of music to the shores of the United States Caribbean islands.
This was the bands third voyage to the islands and proved to be their most successful tour so far. Some regular visitors to the Virgin Islands were pleased to see that the music has been developing over the years and finally has taken on a life of its own stating that
“It was so amazing to see the songs performed in a way that they were intended and deserved to be played. “
Quest Theory tour together several times throughout the year but, the yearly journey to the Virgin Islands is one of the greatest places to create music and entertain appreciative audiences with the Quest Theory original songs.
A live recording of the tour will be available this May and should highlight some of the range of Reggae, Rock, Bluegrass, Jazz, Funk, Folk and Electronica that the band performed in venues during this last tour.
The band is most appreciate for the support shown by the local owners and employees of the venues they played at. The complete venue list for the tour is:
Lost Dog Pub – St. Croix
Club 54 – St. Croix
Elizabeths at H2O – St. Croix
Coconuts on the beach – St. Croix
Ft. Christian Brew Pub – St. Croix
Angry Nates – St. Croix
Paradise Point – St. Thomas
Jacks – St. Thoms
The FrontYard – St. John
Island Blues – St. John
More information and audio samples can also be found at the official Quest Theory home web site:
http://QuestTheory.com
About Quest Theory
After several years of successful touring as Live Room, Nomadic Design and then The Abajo, members of all three bands have regrouped stronger than ever and united as Quest Theory. The Quest Theory sound combines elements of rock, reggae and bluegrass in an original progressive mix. Creative songwriting and insightful lyrics are brought to life by solid musicianship and textured vocal harmonies. The band members are:
Steven Sherak - steve@questtheory.com
Joshua Mooers - josh@questtheory.com
Brandon Revilla - brandon@questtheory.com
J Goger Malo - jgm@questtheory.com
Quest Theory Contacts:
Email:
support@questtheory.com
press@questtheory.com
booking@questtheory.com
Main web: www.questtheory.com
Auxiliary web:
http://myspace.com/Questtheory
http://sonicbids.com/QuestTheroy
http://youtube.com/QuestTheory
Record Label:
VibeSetters Records: www.vibesetters.com
Abajo Studios: www.theabajo.com - QuestTheory.com
Discography
2007 - Full length CD 'A Second is too Long'
2008 - Limited Release Live DVD - U.S. Virgin Islands Tour
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Quest Theory is a four piece Rock, Reggae, Bluegrass and Beyond group based out of Maine, New Jersey, California and the US Virgin Islands. The sound that is produced when all of Quest Theory meet up to play in one location is an explosive unleashing of of funky rock reggae rhythms applied with urban bluegrass and hip hop stylings which are a tribute to the great songwriters of the last century. Their melodic and rhythm flavored songs have attracted an exuberant and dedicated audience to date with positive responses to the music from all of the places they have toured. A listener from Ben Lomond, California feels:
"They don't play your standard goofy frat boy reggae rock. There are intelligent and emotionally uplifting lyrics over grooving tunes. Just like doing good yoga, it moves the body as well as the mind."
With roots going back almost a decade, Quest Theory have just released the debut album from their current lineup and are currently completing work on a second live record featuring some songs that have not appeared on any of their previous releases for The Abajo Studios and VibeSetters Records.
The upcoming CD release, a live documentary record of their recent 2 week US Virgin Islands tour, will be available to radio and the press on May 20th, 2008. The album will also be available for download through internet sites iTunes, CDBaby.com, Soundclick.com and Garageband.com. The first single off the CD will be the lead track "Baja", with lyrics that explore a harrowing adventure with waves pounding and sand burning south of the border in Baja, Mexico.
Living in the four different areas separated by thousands of miles has shaped the sound of the band to reflect the sometimes isolating human condition and seeking alternative ways to bridge a path of musical collaboration and communication. Using modern file-sharing techniques over the Internet, the band has exchanged ideas and practiced virtually to create a unified artistic vision of inspired music with the freedom to be nomadic. Music must be brought to the people and Quest Theory have positioned themselves strategically across the United States to make it possible for reaching the greatest number of folks with their sentiments and sounds.
While playing clubs, theaters and festivals in the mainland United States from coast to coast and south to the US Virgin Islands, members of Quest Theory have shared the stage with the following talented musicians:
Robert Randolph, Ani Difranco, Blues Traveler, John Brown's Body, Warren Haynes,
Dark Star Orchestra, Steve Kimock, Railroad Earth, Tea Leaf Green, Rusted Root, and The Derek Trucks Band.
The music of Quest Theory has been described by one person close to the band as 'The Beatles meeting Bob Marley and Del McCoury to write a retro-rock reggae bluegrass song cycle.' They spice up their original songwriting and composition during live performances with improvisational passages since spontaneity and structure give rise to a positive creative tension which reveals new musical depth.
Quest Theory are an intelligent and harmonically focused band with a strong emphasis on continuing the tradition of great american music. When folks hear the music, they feel the vibration of the legacy that Quest Theory is bringing into the future of music. A destination is without meaning if you do not take time to enjoy the ride so, please support music that makes the sights better with sound.
Sing, smile and be safe.
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