Quick Leroy
Artist history
Quick Leroy is a funk/rock five piece formed by Dan Elkins and Brian Gallo in
1996 at Drew University (Madison, NJ). In their formative stage QL played at
various New Jersey colleges and clubs but didn't achieve their signature sound
until 1998 when Jordan Simms, former classmate of Elkins, joined the band. He
brought his talents on the keys, harmonica and vocals, while former guitarist
Gallo took up the bass. After recording their first demo at Troposphere Studios
(Livingston, NJ), Quick Leroy gathered a fan following in and around upstate New
York. There QL played such venues as Styleene's (Syracuse) and The Lion's Den
(NYC), and was the house band at Another Level (Syracuse, formerly Hungry
Charlie's) throughout the spring of '99.Over a year ago, QL moved to San
Francisco to establish a presence in the Bay Area. But due to relocation the
band was without a drummer until meeting Marcus Bogue, percussionist and DJ, in
May '00. The four soon began weekly performances at a local cafe during spring
'00. In San Francisco, Quick Leroy has been supported by the efforts of Martin
in providing lyrics as well as general management, and the graphic design of
Payne and Williams. Last summer QL completed independent recording and
production of their new EP "It's About Time".Quick Leroy plays a
funk-flavored improvisational rock, from an extensive repertoire of original
songs as well as new arrangements. Members of the band are influenced by diverse
musical backgrounds from electronic to reggae to folk. Currently QL aims to
expand its live presence in the SF Bay Area and the West Coast at large. They
have recently been graced with the assistance of guitarist Armando Perez from
Chicago's Freeform Sessions. See Calendar notes for a message from the new QL
Family member.
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