QandA
Houston, Texas, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2010
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In the weeks leading up to the Houston Press Music Awards showcase on Sunday, August 4, Rocks Off will be profiling a handful of performers each day, mostly in their own words - part of the best top-to-bottum lineup the showcase has ever had, in our humble opinion. See the showcase schedule and ticket information at HPMusicAwards.com, and watch Twitter (@hprocksoff) every day until the showcase for your chance to win tickets. - Houston Press
If the challenge is to name a popular four-year-old Houston rock band that effectively combines folk, rock and pop influences to produce two crowd-pleasing albums, the answer is Qanda. Pronounced Q & A, singer-songwriter Jordi Baizan, guitarist Andy Zipper, drummer Dustin Wolfe and man of many roles Mark Dulworth combined forces to craft “Floe” in 2010 and “285” last year. One reviewer compared Qanda’s sound to John Mayer but noted the songs about love and loss are kept upbeat and heartfelt without being overwrought. Fans give the band high marks for thoughtful songwriting and having a cool sound. The group has an upcoming show August 31 at the Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe in Galveston. - CBS Houston
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Still working on that hot first release.
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QandA (pronounced “Q & A”) QandA’s musical roots in rock, pop, folk, blues, and singer/songwriter traditions have created a unique sound that has given the band growing recognition as a talented group that will continue to make a mark on the American music scene. With influences as diverse as Neil Young, Wilco, the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Guy Clark, Neil Young, Townes Van Zandt, and many others, the four-piece’s wide-ranging sound and fresh yet accessible shows have been lighting up audiences nationwide.
On September 15th 2012, QandA officially released its second studio album, entitled 285. This album was recorded in Houston and features all original compositions in a variety of moods that are unified by a distinctively American feel and a warm, open sound. The band is currently supporting the album's release with a 2012-2013 tour to Tampa, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Santa Fe, New Orleans, Denver, New York and various cities and small towns in between.
Recently nominated in several categories for the Houston Press Music Awards, including Best Band, Best Songwriter, and Best Local Song ‘Woman of My Dreams”, and, following their successful tour of their latest CD “285”, QandA is making a name for itself here at home, in Texas. The band released their second record, “285”, after their successful EP “Floe”. “285” and has been getting great press as well as outstanding radio play.
QandA will be releasing their third record on January 2016, crowdfunded by our fans and friends we are in the process to book our Goldfish in a Glass release tour, stay in touch for upcoming shows.
QandA performs as the acoustic duo of Baizan and Zipper and also as a full band with Jose Verdugo on bass and Dustin Wolfe on drums and percussion.
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