Quincy Mumford
| Quincy Mumford and the Reason Why | |
|---|---|
 Quincy Mumford during the recording of his 2012 live album at The Saint. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Allenhurst, New Jersey |
| Genres | Rock, blues rock, Folk rock, surf music, blues, alternative |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Associated acts | The Reason Why |
| Website | www.QuincyMumford.com |
| Members |
Karlee Bloomfield (keyboards) Brian Gearty (bass guitar) Travis Lyon (guitar) Jeff Mann (drums) |
Quincy Mumford is a musician from Allenhurst, New Jersey.[1] Mumford became active in the New Jersey music scene early on, frequently playing at The Stone Pony.[2] In 2008, Mumford focused seriously on his music and in 2009, released South Edgemere. Mumford's next release was titled Speak, which The Aquarian's John Pfeiffer says is "a high point for Mumford as it has separated him from that Dave Matthews, jammy high school vibe and purified his atmosphere with some truly memorable sounds, and stand out compositions of a seasoning writer."[3] Mumford's style has been described as "funk, soul and surf music, with a dash of reggae thrown in" by Jean Mikle of the Asbury Park Press.[4] Mumford attributes the development of his laid back style of pop, funk, rock, and reggae to growing up in a New Jersey shore town close to Asbury Park, New Jersey, where his primary pastimes were surfing, skateboarding in the empty Allenhurst pool, and hanging out on the boardwalk or by the lagoons.[2] Had he grown up in a more urban environment, Mumford says he might have leaned more towards hip hop.[2]
Mumford was the recipient of three Asbury Music Awards in 2009. He won Best Male Acoustic Act and he and his band, The Reason Why, won Album of the Year (for Sound Edgemere) and Song of the Year (for Can’t Break Free).[5] Speak went on to rank number 10 in the top 90 albums of 2009 on 90.5 The Night's year end countdown.[1] Quincy Mumford and the Reason Why won the Asbury Park Music Award for Top Young Band Under 21 in 2010[6] and for Top Pop Band in 2011.[7]
In March 2012, Quincy Mumford and his band "The Reason Why" recorded a live album at The Saint in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The concert also served as a fundraiser for Clean Ocean Action.[1] The album, entitled "Live at The Saint," was released May 25th 2012.[4] Quincy Mumford and The Reason Why performed at the Appel Farm Arts and Music Festival with Jukebox The Ghost, Dawes, The Tedeschi Trucks Band, and others in June 2012.[8]
Discography
- Quincy Mumford (2008)
- Sound Edgemere (2009)
- Speak (2011)
- Live at The Saint, Asbury Park, NJ (2012)
- It's Only Change (2013)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Shannon K. Winning (28 February 2012). "Quincy Mumford to Record Live Album. The homegrown band, featuring a Marlboro drummer, will play three shows in March to benefit Clean Ocean Action.". Marlboro-Coltsneck Patch. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Brendan Harte Gilsenan (24 June 2011). "Jersey Impact: Quincy Mumford". NJ.com. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
- ↑ John Pfeiffer (25 May 2011). "Shoreworld: Quincy Mumford’s New Album and Lost In Society’s BOTB Success". Aquarian Magazine. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Jean Mikle (25 May 2012). "Quincy Mumford’s CD Release Party Tonight at McLoone’s". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
- ↑ 2009 Asbury Park Music Award Winners, Stone Pony
- ↑ Gary Wien (14 November 2010). "2010 Asbury Music Award Winners". New Jersey Stage. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
- ↑ Jean Mikle (14 November 2011). "Asbury Music Awards In Brief". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
- ↑ Jonathan Takiff and Daily News Staff (01 June 2012). "Appel Farm Arts continues to grow". Philadelphia Daily News. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
