Quickchester

Quickchester is a 5-piece band based in Asheville that brings its genre-fluid style to the stage. The band’s music is a blend that ranges from Indie rock and folk to good ol’ rock’n’roll. Paul Quick and Mark Chester (thus the name) began as a duo more than a decade ago playing folk music and a handful of original songs in coffee shops and open mics. Today the band has a library of more than 30 original songs and some 100 covers. Paul plays lead electric guitar while Mark backs on acoustic rhythm guitar and both are contributing songwriters. The band is rounded out by Kyley Byrd on three-part harmonies and flute; Stu Way on drums; and J.D. Smith holding down rhythm.