Qristina & Quinn Bachand
@thebachands
This young brother and sister duo from Victoria, BC, have already carved a name for themselves in the Celtic music world. Twenty year old Qristina Bachand is an expressive fiddler, with a unique style that is bold and edgy. Though strongly rooted in the Celtic tradition, her versatility and interests also include Old-Time, Appalachian, Swing contemporary folk music. Fourteen-year old, Quinn Bachand, is one of the most gifted and creative Celtic guitar players today. Quinn is a sought after accompanist who has been described as “one of the best Celtic guitar accompanists in the world”. Quinn adds a contemporary edge to traditional Celtic music; his hard-driving strumming, inventive chord voicing and powerful rhythmic effects make even the most well-worn tunes seem new and exciting.
Together, Qristina & Quinn Bachand create music that is challenging yet energetic, refreshing and fun. Their 2008 debut CD, "Relative Minors" has received worldwide recognition including a 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award nomination.
Their second full length album, to be released in March 2011, features mostly Irish traditional tunes, with Qristina on fiddle and vocals and Quinn playing guitar plus a variety of other instruments including Irish tenor banjo, 5-string banjo, bodhran and electric guitar. Guest musicians include Zac Leger (uilleann pipes, flute, whistle), Scott Senior (cajon, bonjo, shakers, percussion), Adrian Dolan (accordion, mandola), Felix Prummel (low whistle), Oliver Swain (bass & vocals) & Bryan Skinner (bodhran). The album is co-produced by Qristina and Quinn and Adrian Dolan.
Qristina & Quinn Bachand have performed across Canada, the US and Europe. They have opened and played with many well-known musicians including Ashley MacIsaac, Le Vent du Nord, Lunasa, Lau, Battlefield Band, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Buddy McMaster, The Barra McNeils, & many more. They have been featured in television, radio and print media in Canada, the US and Europe.
Together, Qristina & Quinn Bachand create music that is challenging yet energetic, refreshing and fun. Their 2008 debut CD, "Relative Minors" has received worldwide recognition including a 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award nomination.
Their second full length album, to be released in March 2011, features mostly Irish traditional tunes, with Qristina on fiddle and vocals and Quinn playing guitar plus a variety of other instruments including Irish tenor banjo, 5-string banjo, bodhran and electric guitar. Guest musicians include Zac Leger (uilleann pipes, flute, whistle), Scott Senior (cajon, bonjo, shakers, percussion), Adrian Dolan (accordion, mandola), Felix Prummel (low whistle), Oliver Swain (bass & vocals) & Bryan Skinner (bodhran). The album is co-produced by Qristina and Quinn and Adrian Dolan.
Qristina & Quinn Bachand have performed across Canada, the US and Europe. They have opened and played with many well-known musicians including Ashley MacIsaac, Le Vent du Nord, Lunasa, Lau, Battlefield Band, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Buddy McMaster, The Barra McNeils, & many more. They have been featured in television, radio and print media in Canada, the US and Europe.