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Meet Tim Quigley - The Keyboards and Vocals of British Vinyl Band
Did you ever dance to live entertainment throughout the late 20th Century in the Hudson Valley of New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, or Connecticut? If so, you likely recall Tim Quigley, the Hudson NY musician, performing in local bands such as “The Classics,” which later became known as “The New Classics,” FlipSide, the Watt4 Band, Chaos, Quantum, Mirage, and Nightmoves. It was during this vibrant period that Tim added piano and keyboards, along with accordion, to enhance the bands’ overall sound.
Are you a Theater Geek? If yes, you’ve probably heard Tim’s enchanting melodies in local theater productions of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” and “Hello, Dolly!” just to name a few.
“I feel very fortunate to have played with and learned from the many talented musicians and show people I’ve interacted with through the years. And with “British Vinyl,” a British Invasion tribute band, we can step back in time (if only in our minds) and relive some of the music from the greatest Rock ’n Roll era that ever was.”
British Vinyl and their fans are indeed lucky to have a keyboard player of Tim's experience and caliber, someone who masterfully blends all those genres and styles into a unique and defining brew, giving “British Vinyl” its distinctive flavor.
BVB is:
The British Vinyl Band, a notable British Invasion tribute group, features an impressive lineup of musicians from Hudson NY. They are:
Dave B - Lead guitar and vocals
Tim Quigley - Keyboards and vocals
Dale W - Percussion and Lead vocals
Dave G - Drums and vocals
Brian R - Bass Guitar and vocals
"A Sprinkle of Irish Magic in Every Note"
Tim "Q-Man" Quigley may be the youngest member of the "British Vinyl" tribute band, but he possesses the most experience on his instrument(s). Born and raised in Hudson, NY, Tim began taking accordion lessons at the tender age of six. His Uncle, Mr. Carmine Ciancetta, was not only an accordion teacher but also a professional musician, a significant influence on Tim’s musical journey. He fondly acknowledges his Uncle with a heartfelt, "Thanks, Unc!"
It wasn’t long before this talented Hudson NY musician started sharing his skills with the local community. By his early teens, Tim was already performing at talent shows, charity events, and special initiatives like the "Bring Our Soldiers Home for the Holidays" gatherings.
At 16, Tim connected with older, seasoned musicians in the Catskills, often affectionately referred to as the "Borscht Belt." (You'll have to ask him how he passed for 18!) After joining Local #676 of the AFL-CIO American Federation of Musicians (shoutout to Labor!), Tim gained invaluable insights and experience from veteran musicians willing to share their decades of knowledge with the young accordionist. He performed a wide range of music including dance tracks, ethnic genres such as Italian, Polish, German, Irish, and Jewish, as well as show tunes, live comedy acts, dance troupes, big bands, solo singers, and more. Tim also played the old standards, Latin styles, Western swing, country, and the Top 40 hits of the day.