Quinn Bachand's Brishen

Label: Indie
since circa 2013
“Quinn has depth and maturity to match his unending virtuosity and aptitude on the guitar" - John Jorgenson "Breathtaking playing! Brishen is a wonderfully creative and entertaining musical tour de force from Canada's hottest young guitarist." – Penguin Eggs Magazine (Canada) “Thrilling virtuosity, while displaying great freshness and originality” - Mojo Magazine (UK) ​​The evolution of a young musician is something beautiful to behold. Every blue moon, when this rate of growth seems exponential, the experience is nothing if not exciting. Victoria’s own Quinn Bachand is evolving at such a rate – a natural musician, invested of both body and soul in his quest for musical perfection. Since he was 11, he’s stopped traffic with his jaw-dropping abilities on acoustic guitar, performing with his equally talented sister, Qristina. The rest is history as the talented siblings – focused on bringing traditional Celtic roots music into the 21st Century – have earned countless nominations and awards up to, and including, their latest release. While both musicians have individually progressed light years beyond ... more...

Band Videos

Quinn Bachand's Brishen @ Club Banana Peel, Belgium - Annie...
Quinn Bachand's Brishen performing during Djangofolllies Festival in Belgium at Club Banana Peel, Ja...
Fading Light (from new album Blue Verdun)
Video by Jon Denton https://vimeo.com/user7021336 "Fading Light" by Quinn Bachand's Brishe...
Brishen @ the 2013 Vancouver Island Music Awards
A delightfully classy live performance.

Current Lineup

Quinn Bachand
Lead guitar, violin, vocals
2012 - present
Reuben Wier
rhythm guitar, vocals
2012 - present
Alan Mackie
Upright bass
2016 - present
Peyton Pleninger
Saxophone
2016 - present
Matt Pease
Drums
2017 - present