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Question: Who is Brando Quin and why should I buy his stuff? Answer: Brando Quin, 6'1" blond haired, blue eyes, and a smile that warms the coldest days was born in The Great State of Texas in 1962. Since then he has been a student, U.S. Air Force Airman, a Father, a U.S. Marine, a Veteran of Foreign War, an actor, a poet, an author and musician. His Rock /R&B/Pop/Comedy music is acknowledged by both fans and musicians as original, unique and powerfully expressive. His vivid portrayal of an American working/struggling class life, conveys the dashed hopes, loss, and heartbreak implicit in living the American Dream. Brando's poetry books have won awards from The International Society of Poets and his novel "The Master Painter" has been described by Susan Giffin a Pulitzer Prize nominee as, "Written with an unusual flair and originality that is very entertaining!" Brando's vocals and musical style have been placed in categories beside such well known names as Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, John Lennon, Neil Young, The Black Crowes, Billy Ray Cyrus, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and even the Pogues...
Question: Who's the band behind Brando Quin's CD's? Answer: In 2005 Brando Quin teamed up with Producer John Mahoney of RavenPheat Recording Studios in Phoenix Arizona. John is the Arrangement, Mix and Production Guru of all of Brando's Cd's 2006 "Brando Quin My Life" 2007 "Brando Quin The Journey" and the to be relased CD "Brando Quin Crossings" which is currently in production and scheduled to be released in the summer of 2008. John is also a very talented musician and is featured playing Rhythm Guitars, Native Flute, Bass, Percussion/Drums, Keyboards and MIDI sounds. The other band members joined up with Brando after the initial scratch tracks were made for the CD, "Brando Quin My Life". Violinist Tim Sadow also plays with Walt Richardson, The Brazen Heads, The Alston Sisters and has played in the 1st violin section of the Tempe Arizona Symphony. He is an energetic violin player who is both passionate and creative. Raised as a classical violinist in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania he has performed and recorded in just about every style of music since relocating to Phoenix Arizona. Todd Larsen our lead guitarist is originally from North Dakota and is now living in Atlanta Georgia. He is also known as "The Albino Squirrel" to his fans Todd has been a musician for over 34 years. For the past 26 years he has played lead guitar. Todd also writes and performs music in the Atlanta Georgia area. He always finds time for some fishing with his daughter. Backup Vocalist, Michele Sarrett's Christian/Country/ Classical opera trained voice has been singing for over 30 years, she currently lives in Scottsdale, Arizona and has recently branched out on her own, completing her debut award winning single, "Bleed Into My Veins". Dan King our very talented Saxophone player originally from Boston, Massachusetts has been playing the Phoenix, Arizona music scenes for years he also plays with the well known group "Sonoran Swing". Three other artists joined Brando during the making of "Brando Quin The Journey" HumanJones to his fans is a very talented backup vocalist. Originally from Ohio, he moved to Phoenix Arizona 33 years ago and has been playing, writing and singing music for more than 40 years. HumanJones is also currently working on his own debut CD aptly titled, "Most of the only of HumanJones". His previous song awards include the hit song, "Sorry Mama" written for "The National Organization for Women" during an open songwriting competition. Ted Hale our blazing Trombonist has toured, performed and recorded with Bob Hope, Dionne Warwick, The Spinners, Jim Nabors and Patti Page to name a few. He has served as the General Manager of the Midland-Odessa Texas Symphony & Chorale and currently performs with the Tempe Arizona Symphony Orchestra. He has a Doctorate in Music and Higher Education Administration from Indiana University. Ted Krummenacker our exceptional Piano Player lives in Peoria Arizona, Ted plays the piano in just about every style imaginable and his talent shines through on this album especially during the song "I Can't Make You Love Me" sung by Brando and Michele. Two other artists joined us during the making of "Brando Quin - Crossings" which was released in April 2008: Our true to his art Banjo Player, Sule Greg Wilson has over thirty years experience as a percussionist, dancer and folklorist. He currently plays banjo & percussion with the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Sankofa Strings and the Repeat Offenders. A native of Washington, DC, Wilson lived in New York for fourteen years before moving to the Phoenix area. He has performed with Mike Seeger, Tony Trishka, Babatunde Olatunji, Abraham Laboriel, Taj Mahal, and danced with the International Afrikan American Ballet. And, Daphne Adato our other female backup vocalist joined us from Scottsdale Arizona.
Question: Can I pay cash for Brando's books and CD's. Answer: LuLu Publishing Company for simplicity takes credit cards or PayPal only. However you can pay cash for Brando's books and Cd's at CDBaby.com, Amazon.com, and Barnes and Noble bookstores.
Question: How do I contact Brando's other band members? Answer: Producer John Mahoney www.RavenPheat.com --
Dan King (Saxophonist)www.danthesaxman.com --
Tim Sadow (Violinist) www.TimSadow.com --
Todd Larsen (Lead Guitar) www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?AID=482142 --
Michele Sarrett (Backup Vocals) www.myspace.com/michelesarrett
-- Humanjones (Backup Vocals) Humanjones@aol.com -- Ted Hale (Trombonist) tmath3924@yahoo.com
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Question: How do I post my review of Brando Quin's works? Answer: Click on any of Brando's projects and you will be directed to the link where you can post your comments, reviews and praises for other readers and listeners to view and enjoy. You can also click on the featured at Garageband button to listen to "Brando Quin The Journey" our latest CD
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Disc: $10.00 The story behind the song "The Peruvian Queen" as performed by Brando Quin and RavenPheat - In 1995 I met Peruvian Model Mery Lopez, we had some fire and sparks in our eyes and we've remained friends ever since...she even took me to Lima Peru, Macchu Picchu, and Nazca, this song is dedicated to her and her terrific familia and mysterious country Peru. The #5 song from the award winning CD, "Brando Quin Crossings" starring Brando Quin, John Mahoney, Tim Sadow, Todd Larsen, Michele Sarrett, Dan King, Ted Hale, Daphne Adato, and Sule Greg Wilson. Click on the Featured at Garageband button or go to www.garageband.com/BrandoQuin to listen to this song!
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Download: $24.50 Hardcover Print: $59.95 The 6x9 bound Hardcover w/dust cover book edited by Susan Giffin and Reviewed by Steph Slater of Eastern Arizona Courier, "The Master Painter" is written as an adventure, a tale about a young boy Tapp Holladay who becomes an apprentice to a magical artist he calls "The Master". Set in the Arizona Territory in 1931 Holladay must outwit an outlaw and reach his assignment before it falls into the hands of his nemesis. The book has characters of adventure villainy and a treasure map leading to a magical painting containing "unlimited wealth". Quin said he read books like "Treasure Island" and "Moby Dick" and tried to pattern his writing styles from them. Book review by Joanne Collicott McGuigan "I found this book a good read. The author has a good command of the English language and I found his descriptions delightful. This book has all the ingredients of a good adventure book with the small town setting, the passive aggressive father, cowboys, Indians and the mystical master." (Bookcover by Tami Gramont)
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Disc: $39.95 ***Playable on all DVD-R capable players*** This is the Comedy/Pop Football Fan Music Video of the Award Winning Song "The (nfl's) Sofa League of Heroes" shot by Award Winning Director Robert Reid of "The Reid Effect" at Castles N Coasters in Phoenix Arizona. Starring Brando Quin, John Mahoney, Tim Sadow, Michele Sarrett, Dan King and Ted Hale...Finally a Football fan song for everyone! We Salute You! The story behind the song by Brando Quin--I'm a longtime Denver Bronco's Fan, at some point I got interested in writing a T.V. Sitcom which revolves around 4 couples during Football season, the wives are always scheming to avoid football while the men are always scheming to live football 24/7. This is our tribute to football fans everywhere! Also featuring Solomon Football team and fans, the DVD also contains never before seen footage of The making of the Music Video behind the scenes, Bloopers! and interviews with Brando Quin, RavenPheat, and the Director Robert Reid!
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Disc: $39.95 This is the original Rock/Pop/Bluegrass 11 song CD, "Brando Quin - Crossings" Music and Production by RavenPheat and Friends--Starring Brando Quin, Producer John Mahoney, Todd Larsen, Tim Sadow, Dan King, Michele Sarrett, Ted Hale, Daphne Adato, and Sule Greg Wilson. Latest Review: "Nice : ) Really well recorded, well written, love the guitar tone, wish I could make my guitar sound like that :) Extra Credit: Guitars, Production."--Grave_dust Hell, Louisiana, Slovakia April 24th, 2008. Songlist includes--Wonderful Tonight written by Eric Clapton, Shambles, 8th Wonder of the World, Lonley, I Already Miss You, The Queen of Peruvian Land, PhotoGenic Woman, a Ford Pickup Driving Man, A Half a Check Man, a Teardrop Upon my Pillow, She Left Yesterday. Preview all songs by clicking on the Featured at Garageband button or go to www.Garageband.com/artist/BrandoQuin
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Disc: $39.95 This is the 12 song original Alternative Rock/Folk/Blues CD Originally written as the soundtrack for the Feature Film, "Chasing" Starring Brando Quin Lead Singer/Songwriter and Melodies Composer, Producer John Mahoney of RavenPheat Recording Studios, Tim Sadow, Todd Larsen, Michele Sarrett, Dan King (Dan the SaxMan) CD songlist: Gave You All I Had, A Sinner's Town, Runner, Up on Main Street, Chelsea, Chasing, You Stopped Loving Me, Lori & Tess, a Half a Check Man, After 9 O'Clock, Closure, and The Story of My Life written by Mr. Neil Diamond...Brando is currently featured at www.Garageband.com/artist/brandoquin
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Print: $22.42 2009 Calendar with the familiar CD Graphics from the Award Winning CD, "Brando Quin The Journey" Music and Production by RavenPheat and Friends. Calendar hosts all U.S. Holiday's.
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Print: $22.42 2009 Calendar - Brando Quin Crossings calendar with all of the familiar images from the award winning CD covers. Calendar has all U.S. Holiday's.
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Download: $19.95 This is the complete audio download version of the award winning CD, "Brando Quin - The Journey" Music and Production by RavenPheat and Friends, starring Brando Quin, John Mahoney, Tim Sadow, Todd Larsen, Michele Sarrett, Dan King, Ted Hale, HumanJones and Tom Krummenacker...Download the entire CD right here at LuLu!!! Songlist: 1.Beautiful Giselle 2.He's Just 18 3.Unresolvable 4.Moving Forward to Nothing 5.The Perfect 3 Love Rules 6.Livin a Hard Life 7.Beth's Lonely Man 8.It's All About Me 9.The (nfl's) Sofa League of Heroes 10.A 4 Speed Ford Grandpa and Me 11.The Only Thing Not Free 12.I Can't Make You Love Me (written for Bonnie Raitt)
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Download: $19.95 This is the complete audio download version of the award winning CD, "Brando Quin - Crossings" Music and Production by RavenPheat and Friends, starring Brando Quin, John Mahoney, Tim Sadow, Todd Larsen, Michele Sarrett, Dan King, Ted Hale, Daphne Adato, and Sule Greg Wilson...Download the entire CD right here at LuLu!!! Songlist: 1.A Ford Pickup Driving Man 2.She Left a Teardrop Upon my Pillow 3.She's a PhotoGenic Woman 4.Shambles 5.The Queen of Peruvian Land 6.Wonderful Tonight (written by Eric Clapton) 7.She Left Me Yesterday 8.A Half a Paycheck Man 9.I Already Miss You 10.Lonely 11.The 8th Wonder of My World
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Disc: $39.95 This is the original award winning Rock/R&B/Pop/Comedy 12 song CD, "Brando Quin The Journey" Music by RavenPheat; Starring Brando Quin, Producer John Mahoney, Todd Larsen, Tim Sadow, Dan King, Michele Sarrett, Humanjones, Ted Hale and Tom Krummenacker. Latest Review: "A heart full of Soul. The vocals are really focused here and I love the clarity of the instruments... This is a very good production, full of soul with a unique original quality. Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Female Vocals, Production, Lyrics, Originality."--Roqngaz Halmstad, Halland, Sweden. Songlist includes--I Can't Make You Love Me, Beth's Lonely Man, He's Just 18, Livin a Hard Life, Beautiful Giselle, a 4 Speed Ford Grandpa and Me, It's All About Me, The (nfl's) Sofa League of Heroes, Unresolvable, The Perfect 3 Love Rules, The Only Thing not Free, and Moving Forward to Nothing. Preview all songs by clicking on the Featured at Garageband button or go to www.Garageband.com/artist/BrandoQuin
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Print: $49.95 Download: $24.50 The 6x9 softcover edition; "The Master Painter" edited by Susan Giffin--Reviewed by Steph Slater of E. Arizona Courier, "The Master Painter" is written as an adventure a tale about a young boy Tapp Holladay who becomes an apprentice to a magical artist he calls "The Master". Set in the AZ Territory in 1931 Holladay must outwit an outlaw and reach his assignment before it falls into the hands of his nemesis. The book has characters of adventure and villainy and a treasure map leading to a magical painting containing "unlimited wealth" Quin said he read books like "Treasure Island" and "Moby Dick" and tried to pattern his writing styles from them. Latest review by Joanne Collicott McGuigan "I found this book a good read. The author has a good command of the English language and I found his descriptions delightful. This book has all the ingredients of a good adventure book with the small town setting, the passive aggressive father, cowboys, Indians and the mystical master." (bookcover by Tami Gramont)
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Print: $49.95 Download: $24.50 The softcover 6x9 paperback edition of My First, Second, and Third Poetry Books by a Frightened Man. Complete with Brando's Unique Color illustrations, and added commentary. In 2006 Brando received the Editor's Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry from The International Library of Poetry. In December 2006 He was awarded the Skilled Poet Certificate of Accomplishment and the Skilled Reviewer Certificate of Accomplishment awards and in 2007 Brando was awarded the Judge Advocate Medal was a nominee for Poet of the Year and named a Poetry Ambassador Associate by The International Society of Poets. In 2008 Brando Quin was inducted into the Noble House Publishers of London England and officially awarded the Poet Fellow pin and Medallion.
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Print: $102.50 Download: $88.00 The Movie Script version of the Master Painter based on the Novel by Brando Quin. NOTICE:Pages 102-120 ommitted for Revision."The Master Painter" is written as an adventure, a tale about a young boy Tapp Holladay who becomes an apprentice to a magical artist he calls "The Master". Set in the Arizona Territory in 1931 Holladay must outwit an outlaw and reach his assignment before it falls into the hands of his nemesis. The book has characters of adventure villainy and a treasure map leading to a magical painting containing "unlimited wealth". Quin said he read books like "Treasure Island" and "Moby Dick" and tried to pattern his writing styles from them. Book review by Joanne Collicott McGuigan "I found this book a good read. The author has a good command of the English language and I found his descriptions delightful. This book has all the ingredients of a good adventure book with the small town setting, the passive aggressive father, cowboys, Indians and the mystical master."
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