Quintessence has been rocking Vancouver audiences since 2009. Featuring tight sound, excellent harmonies and dynamic stage presence, this exciting 5-piece band will bring your event to life, whether it is a corporate event, wedding, private party or charity fundraiser.

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Quintessence features male and female lead singers, keyboards, guitar, bass and drums. The band is very versatile and carefully selects their music to appeal to a wide age range... from 60's R and B, Classic Rock and 70's Funk, up to modern Top-40. You will find Quintessence to be reliable, professional, well organized and strictly no drugs.

Music Genre’s 60's R and B, Motown, Soul Classic Rock 70's Funk 80's and 90’s Pop and Top-40

Band Members Julia P – Vocals and Finger Percussion Garry McN – Guitars and B/U Vocals John R – Bass and Vocals Tim S – Keys, Synth, Guitar and B/U Vocals Dave L – Drums and Looking Good

Client Feedback for “Quintessence” There's no better reference or endorsement than a happy client and we believe there’s good reason 80% of our gigs are repeat customers and word-of-mouth referrals. Here are some email comments from clients who have booked us recently:

"I recommend Quintessence without reservation. They were very professional, from start to finish. The band was energetic and had great interaction with each other, and with the crowd. Their sets were professional, seamless and slick. The female singers were phenomenal, singing everything from Aretha Franklin, the Black Crowes, Joe Cocker to Tina Turner. If you closed your eyes you would swear that you were listening to the artist’s CD. The party was jumping from beginning to end. Best staff party EVER!” Peter, N. Van

"Bob and I just wanted to say thanks again for performing at our daughters’ wedding. I heard that one of your members were sick, but I would never have known it judging by the way you all performed. We are still getting rave reviews on what a great band we had for the wedding. The professionalism and dedication that you all put into their wedding made it perfect. Bob and I knew we had nothing to worry about after that first song. Thank you once again.” Catherine and Robert S, New Mexico.

“We would like to thank “Quintessence” for making our Artisans Market such and enormous success. The band was extremely entertaining and the crew’s response was phenomenal. Great Show, Great Music.” Michele C, Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market.

“Diane & I just wanted to say thanks for the excellent performance “Quintessence” put on. We didn’t stay through to the end, but Cindy & John were thrilled with everything. Their statement was “QUINTESSENCE ROCKED” George R, Surrey

“We were very excited to have such a great band playing Bride & Groom well into their wedding night. Thanks once again, we will definitely be in touch for the other kids’ weddings in the future.” Milton and Sarah C, Burnaby

“I’m just getting over the stiffness from dancing so much on Saturday night. You were right about the dancing shoes” Gary H, Cloverdale

"I loved your take on some of my favorite songs. Keep up with the good music. You guys performed some songs that rarely (or never) get covered and the crowd loved them. Your vocal harmonies and interaction with the crowd is awesome. Please don’t stop performing Quintessence, YOU’RE THE BEST.” Pieter J. Denmark

Sample Play-list Here is a sample play-list of our repertoire as of January 2012. Please note our playlist list is continuously evolving as we enhance the show. We are open to special requests, such as special songs, or guest musicians joining us on stage, and happy to discuss any individual requirements to help your event be the success you dream about.

Quintessence - Sample Playlist Title Artist Another brick in the wall Pink Floyd Anyway you want it Journey Band of gold Freda Payne Beat it Michael Jackson Billie Jean Michael Jackson Boogie shoes KC and The Sunshine Band Brother Louie The Stories Cars Gary Numan Chain of fools The Commitments Clocks Coldplay Crazy Gnarles Barkley Crazy little thing called Love Queen Crocodile rock Elton John Cruising Huey Lewis & Gwyneth Paltrow Martha and the Vandellas Doing it right Powder Band Down to the nightclub Tower of Power Dreams Fleetwood Mac Everyday people – Dance to the music Sly & The Family Stone Even the score Toronto Feeling alright Joe Cocker Fire The Pointer Sisters Fortunate son CCR Get down tonight – Shake your booty KC and the Sunshine Band Get ready The Temptations Gloria Laura Brannigan Good loving The Rascals Groove is in the heart Deee-Lite Hand in pocket Alanis Morisette Hard to handle The Black Crowes Hit me with your best shot Pat Benetar Holiday Madonna Hot child in the city Journey Hurts so good John Mellencamp I heard it through the grapevine CCR (version) I love the nightlife Alicia Bridges I will survive Gloria Gaynor In the midnight hour Delbert McClinton (version) It’s all been done Barenaked Ladies I’ve got the music in me Kiki Dee Knock on wood Phoebe Snow & Michael McDonald Ladies night Kool and the Gang Last dance Donna Summer Let’s go all the way Sly Fox Long train running The Doobie Brothers Love machine The Miracles Make you a believer Sass Jordan Meet me in the middle The Arrows Money for nothing Dire Straits Mr. Magic Any Winehouse Mustang Sally The Commitments My Sharona The Knack Never make your move too soon Prime Time Funk (version) Play that funky music Wild Cherry Pretty Woman Rescue me Fontella Bass RESPECT Aretha Franklin Rock this town The Stray Cats Rolling in the deep Adele Seven day fool Jully Black Shame – Papa was a Evelyn “Champagne” King & Boris Signed, sealed, delivered The Commitments Since you’ve been gone Tower of Power (version) Some kind of wonderful Joss Stone (version) Staying Alive The Bee-Gees Superstition Stevie Wonder Swingtown Steve Miller Band The Locomotion – Mony Mony Grand Funk Railroad & Status Quo The look Roxette Thriller Michael Jackson What I like about you The Romantics Wild nights John Mellencamp YMCA The Village People You really got me Your daddy don’t know Toronto Your mama don’t dance Loggins and Messina 634-5789 Trudy Lynn (version)