NQ Arbuckle

N.Q.Arbuckle is the unassuming band nudging its way to

the bar of great Canadian music.



The bar room prophet himself, Neville Quinlan is

clever and modest. You could become his drinking buddy

simply by showing up at one of his haunts and sidling

next to him for a few pints, a cigarette and easy conversation.

Mark Kesper is easygoing and maintains the wheel of

the N.Q. touring vehicle. Pete Kesper on guitar is a

leo, likes surprises and is quick to admit hes only

in it because he likes the music. No illusions of fame

and glory. John Dinsmore on

bass is the definition of calm but he carries a big

stick. When asked more questions about themselves, the

four reluctant heros of alt-country seem to retreat

into self-deprecating humour and go back to their

drinks. Overheard at NXNE in 2005 These are guys I

want to be friends with.



The lyrics take you from lamplit parkdale streets to

your local bar where the regulars are waiting.

Nevilles voice acts as sandpaper making rough things

smooth and smooth things rough. Brief love affairs are

epic and a road trip with pals lasts three minutes.

The loping rhythms are drenched in tasty cowboy guitar

licks and create an urban wild west sound. The songs

are lyrical and gritty and are snapshots of sweetness

and loss seen through a few bottles of beer.