Q69k
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Q69K is a Nicaragua
n punk band formed around 2001, primarily around the capital city of Managua
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Having their ups and downs with gigs, recordings and internal problems, Q69K has managed to stay strong and find their own niche in the Nicaraguan rock scene, which is dominated by metal music. Their national identity has molded the band greatly, and they feel that their Nicaraguan roots have made them a group of individuals that are dedicated and strong in their beliefs.
During the past years, Q69K has managed to tour a great majority of Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama with plans to soon visit Guatemala and El Salvador.
In May 2006 Q69K was part of the International guests in HopeFest Costa Rica. Also in February 2006, Q69K opened for the legendary band Strung Out.
During the 2007, Q69K opened for Pxndx in Managua, Nicaragua. this band also contribuite to the relief of Atlantic coast of Nicaragua, affected by hurricane FELIX, playing in a benefit concert with many important national bands.
Q69K is now realising their first album, named "Esclavos De La Aceleracion" on the 19th of November 2009.
Now they are looking forward to start there new tour, that would cover major cities of Mexico and the United States.
Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the largest country in the Central American American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. The country is situated between 11 and 14 degrees north of the Equator in the Northern Hemisphere, which places it entirely within the tropics. The Pacific Ocean...
n punk band formed around 2001, primarily around the capital city of Managua
Managua
Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua as well as the department and municipality by the same name. It is the largest city in Nicaragua in terms of population and geographic size. Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Xolotlán or Lake Managua, the city was declared the national capital in...
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History
After several changes to their style of music and a "revolving door" of band members in their early years, Q69K is formed by 2 "Nicas" and a "gringo": Rodrigo on drums and vocals, Erwin Costa on the bass and vocals, and Jason Thompson on guitarGuitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
and vocals.
Having their ups and downs with gigs, recordings and internal problems, Q69K has managed to stay strong and find their own niche in the Nicaraguan rock scene, which is dominated by metal music. Their national identity has molded the band greatly, and they feel that their Nicaraguan roots have made them a group of individuals that are dedicated and strong in their beliefs.
During the past years, Q69K has managed to tour a great majority of Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama with plans to soon visit Guatemala and El Salvador.
In May 2006 Q69K was part of the International guests in HopeFest Costa Rica. Also in February 2006, Q69K opened for the legendary band Strung Out.
During the 2007, Q69K opened for Pxndx in Managua, Nicaragua. this band also contribuite to the relief of Atlantic coast of Nicaragua, affected by hurricane FELIX, playing in a benefit concert with many important national bands.
Q69K is now realising their first album, named "Esclavos De La Aceleracion" on the 19th of November 2009.
Now they are looking forward to start there new tour, that would cover major cities of Mexico and the United States.