The songwriting styles of the Counting Crows and Ben Folds, combined with the biographical lyrics of Dashboard Confessional and Jimmy Eat World, mixed with the guitars and pianos from U2 and Coldplay.

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ROCK: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, ROCK: Experimental Rock



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Quick Step John is a Philadelphia based band with melodic and catchy songwriting, honest and accessible lyrics and an energetic and unforgettable live experience. The band consists of Craig Whitaker (vocals, guitar), Ed Bagden (Keyboards, vocals), Fran Camardella (guitar), and Greg Maragos (bass).

Formed in 2001, Quick Step John recorded a three-song demo that quickly earned the attention of Clear Channel Talent Buyer, Geoff Gordon. With only two shows under their belt, Quick Step John performed at the 2,800 seat Electric Factory, in front of a sold-out crowd, opening for The Pat McGee Band. They impressed the booking agent and earned themselves the opening slot on the following night at New York City's Irving Plaza. From there, the ball started rolling.

The group has also supported Gavin DeGraw, Antigone Rising, Virginia Coalition, The Clarks, members of the Grateful Dead, Rusted Root, Mason Jennings and Angie Aparo. In 2003, Gordon selected Quick Step John to support Matchbox 20 and Sugar Ray at the Wachovia Spectrum, in front of 15,000. They followed their Spectrum appearance with a live performance on NBC. In the summers of 2003 and 2004, the Philadelphia radio station WPLY 100.3 selected the band to perform at their annual "Feztival" at the Tweeter Center in Camden, New Jersey. The band appeared with national acts such as Beck, Audioslave, The Beastie Boys and The Strokes.

Their debut EP, "The Life In Our Years," showcases the growth of the band's songwriting and arranging skills Since the release of the EP, XM Satellite Radio selected the band out of 500+ weekly submissions from around the world and picked up two of the tracks, "Natural" and "With Only Me," for airplay on XMU, channel 43. The band also appeared for a third time on NBC in support of their new E.P..
PRESS EXCERPTS:

"I thought they were great... opening acts can go so many ways. When we get there and hear a
band like that we just say 'Thank God.'"
-Rob Thomas, Singer/Songwriter
Matchbox 20

âQuick Step John brings a vibrant attitude from the moment they walk into a venue. Their
natural musical ability excites an audience and they deliver great sound."
-Marty Garcia, President
Future Sonics, Inc.
Audio Consultant & Ear Monitor Manufacturer

âOne of the greatest finds in Philly...always delivers. From being on Rusted Root to
Matchbox 20, they played to the crowd.â
-Geoff Gordon, Talent Buyer
Clear Channel Entertainment
Philadelphia, PA

âQSJ has become one of Grape Street Philadelphiaâs strongest headliners, providing excellent
performances and setting the bar for emerging bands in the Philly music scene.â
-Joseph Cahill, Owner
Grape Street Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

âThe most musical, unsigned band on the East Coast. Their songwriting and arranging skills
are totally refreshing.â
-Aaron Smith
Songwriter/Producer: The Temptations, Patti LaBelle

âQuick Step John is truly a gem of a band...an act that puts music first. Itâs refreshing to hear a
good musical band with great songs instead of gimmicks.â
-David Ivory
Grammy nominated engineer: The Roots, Erykah Badu.
Producer: Silvertide (J. Records), Patti Labelle (Def Jam), Kindred (Hidden Beach-Sony)