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Quactus
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Formed during the Spring of 2005 from an eclectic mix of gentlemen from both coasts and a little of the Midwest, Quactus came together in Los Angeles after guitarist Seth Gordon, drummer Matthew McDuffee, guitarist Gabriel Weiner, and bassist Greg Zachan had the good fortune of crossing paths with each other. The members of Quactus have over 30 years of musical and audio instruction amongst them in both private and college level courses, which has given the band a strong command of music theory, songwriting, improvisation, vocal technique and music production skills.
This combined experience finally culminated in the release of the band’s self-produced and recorded debut album, “Once a pond, a spine…”, in early 2008. The album’s release, along with incessant promotion via the internet, has garnered a wider following for the band outside of Southern California, including a win on Jambands.com’s “New Groove of the Month” Poll for May 2008 and an invitation to become a member band in the Home Grown Music Network, which has led to further national exposure and radio airplay. Additionally, the band has shared the stage with several national acts, including Tea Leaf Green, John Popper (Blues Traveler), Leo Nocentelli (The Meters), Bobby Vega (Sly and the Family Stone), CR Gruver (Polytoxic/Outformation), Marc Ford (Black Crowes), Steve Molitz (Particle), Banyan, Underground Orchestra, Delta Nove, Big Organ Trio, Jamie Janover, Leon Mobley, and Al Howard & the K23 Orchestra. Individual members of Quactus have also shared the stage or bill with Umphrey’s McGee, Melvin Seals and the Jerry Garcia Band, Mr. Blotto, and NOFX.
This combined experience finally culminated in the release of the band’s self-produced and recorded debut album, “Once a pond, a spine…”, in early 2008. The album’s release, along with incessant promotion via the internet, has garnered a wider following for the band outside of Southern California, including a win on Jambands.com’s “New Groove of the Month” Poll for May 2008 and an invitation to become a member band in the Home Grown Music Network, which has led to further national exposure and radio airplay. Additionally, the band has shared the stage with several national acts, including Tea Leaf Green, John Popper (Blues Traveler), Leo Nocentelli (The Meters), Bobby Vega (Sly and the Family Stone), CR Gruver (Polytoxic/Outformation), Marc Ford (Black Crowes), Steve Molitz (Particle), Banyan, Underground Orchestra, Delta Nove, Big Organ Trio, Jamie Janover, Leon Mobley, and Al Howard & the K23 Orchestra. Individual members of Quactus have also shared the stage or bill with Umphrey’s McGee, Melvin Seals and the Jerry Garcia Band, Mr. Blotto, and NOFX.
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Might Be You
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Mine All Mine
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Fantazor's Escape
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The Journey
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Shoutbox
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Tecpaocelotl wrote:
Great band.
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TECguitar wrote:
I like your sound - pretty much jam music! I guess we already stumbled into oneanother on myspace :o) Stefan (The Electric Church)
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Rwild wrote:
Archive.org... Nice. :)
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Rwild wrote:
I stumbles across these guys on myspace... Any idea of where I can get some live recordings of them?
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An Interview with Quactus - Homegrown Music
21 Aug 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/quactus
An Interview with QuactusAugust 21st, 2009 | Posted by: Robie Don’t let the strange name fool you; Quactus is a serious band with some serious skills. …
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Goat Head Saloon - April 1, 2009 - Show Review from Jambands.com
13 Apr 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/quactus -
"One to Watch" - from Surrender to the Flow #19 (Phish fanzine)
26 Mar 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/quactus -
Still on the Radio, Mini Spring Tour Announcement, Opening for John Popper
12 Mar 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/quactus
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jenna12381, longhaired4eyed, KelKel074 and 1 other person added Quactus to their libraries. 13 days ago
- Quactus posted a news item ‘An Interview with Quactus - Homegrown Music’. August 2009
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