Quickchester began around 2010 when Paul Quick and Mark Chester began playing music together, performing as a duo by 2012. During that time they began to play original songs penned by Chester. In 2019, Quickchester released their first album, “Cocoon.” 

Sidelined by Covid in 2020, Quickchester reformed in 2022 with vocalist, flute player and songwriter Kyley Byrd, followed shortly thereafter by Stu Way on drums and JD Smith on bass. Today the band continues to write new material and revive deep-cut classic covers you probably haven't heard for awhile.

Dedicated to their roots, Quickchester writes and performs songs influenced by Classic Rock and Folk from the 1960s and 70s. Mixing covers from their favorite performers with their own music, Quickchester's performances are joyful and inspiring. 

Major musical influences include The Band,  JJ Cale, Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead, 
Col. Bruce Hampton, Little Feat, Pink Floyd, The Derek Trucks Band, 
Neil Young and Gillian Welch.

Events

Previous events

Date Event Location
Quickchester at Saluda Outfitters Saluda Outfitters 435 East Main Street, Saluda, NC 28773 Saluda Outfitters 435 East Main Street, Saluda, NC 28773
Quickchester at The One Stop The One Stop, Asheville, NC 28806 The One Stop, Asheville, NC 28806
Quickchester at Mills River Brewing Mills River Brewing, Mills River, NC 28759 Mills River Brewing, Mills River, NC 28759
Quickchester at Boojum Brewing Boojum Brewing 50 N Main St. Waynesville, N 28786 Boojum Brewing 50 N Main St. Waynesville, N 28786
Quickchester hosts the "Good Trouble Tuesday Open Jam" EVERY TUESDAY! Noble Cider 356 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806 Noble Cider 356 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806
Quickchester at The One Stop The One Stop, 55 College Street, Asheville NC 28801 The One Stop, 55 College Street, Asheville NC 28801
Quickchester at Saluda Outfitters Saluda Outfitters, Saluda, NC 28773 Saluda Outfitters, Saluda, NC 28773
Quickchester at One World West One World Brewing West, Asheville, NC 28806 One World Brewing West, Asheville, NC 28806
Quickchester at Saluda Outfitters Saluda Outfitters 435 East Main Street, Saluda, NC 28773 Saluda Outfitters 435 East Main Street, Saluda, NC 28773
Quickchester at The One Stop The One Stop 55 College St, Asheville, NC 28801, Asheville, NC 28806 The One Stop 55 College St, Asheville, NC 28801, Asheville, NC 28806
Quickchester at The Gem at Boojum Brewing Boojum Brewing 50 N Main St. Waynesville, N 28786 Boojum Brewing 50 N Main St. Waynesville, N 28786
Quickchester at Oskar Blues Brewery Oskar Blues Brewery 342 Mountain Industrial Dr. Brevard, NC 28712 Oskar Blues Brewery 342 Mountain Industrial Dr. Brevard, NC 28712
Quickchester at Oscar Blues Brewery Oscar Blues Brewery 342 Mountain Industrial Dr. Brevard, NC 28712 Oscar Blues Brewery 342 Mountain Industrial Dr. Brevard, NC 28712
Quickchester at Mills River Brewing Mills River Brewing, Mills River, NC 28759 Mills River Brewing, Mills River, NC 28759
RAD Brewing 13 Mystery Street Asheville, NC 28801 13 Mystery Street Asheville, NC 28801
Saluda Outfitters 435 East Main Street Saluda, NC 28773 435 East Main Street Saluda, NC 28773
Mills River Brewing 336 Banner Farm Rd, Mills River 336 Banner Farm Rd, Mills River
The Grey Eagle Patio Stage 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville
Mills River Brewing 336 Banner Farm Road, Mills River 336 Banner Farm Road, Mills River
Mars Theatre Brewing Co. 70 N Main St, Mars Hill, NC 70 N Main St, Mars Hill, NC