Quickness
(Alternative, Rock, Modern Pop)
- *Quickness is on tour in 2025 in support of our new album!
- Special thanks to all the stations playing our music, we love you!
- 6 International radio awards
- 3 full length albums.
- Quickness has appeared on live television, in feature films, made-for-tv movies.
- Quickness is in medium rotation on FM radio in Canada.
- Contact Quickness directly @ Quicknessband@gmail.com
We Specialize in:
- Concerts
- Music Festivals
- Community Arts Events
- Corporate parties
- Opening Ceremonies
- Weddings
- Summer staff BBQs
- 30th, 40th, 50th Birthday Parties.
- Grand Openings, fundraising Galas We offer high end production packages for discerning audiences:
- RCF line array concert sound system for large events. EV sound system for more intimate events.
- Truss towers, moving lights, video options.
- The gear is delivered, setup, and operated by experienced Technicians, and is guaranteed to meet our tech rider.
(contact Jacob for a free consultation)
Other Performance options:
Jacob Dryden (Loops)
- Solo Acoustic, looping & Voice
- Jacob is that Rare kind of entertainer who can look into your soul and sing straight to your heart.
- Jacob plays a dynamic mix of Neo Soul, 70's acoustic, 90's alternative and modern Pop.
Frequently asked Questions:
Can you play our song?
- Yes we can! but we need significant notice in order to learn and practice the song.
- We typically offer to learn up to 3 songs for special events when you book us at a premium rate.
What can you expect?
- Great music & an awesome experience!
- A good hang with great people, no egos!
- Lots of crowd interaction, dancing & singing.
- A smooth process with great musicians.
What will the band look like when they show up?
- Quickness present ourselves as business casual with a rock aesthetic at public events. We present as either formal or business casual at private events, but also offer the option for themed looks.
- Typically: Black leather shoes or boots, black fitted pants, shirts & Jacket.
Do I need to bring speakers or hire a roadie?
- We have staff technicians to handle Sound & lights! We own a Concert sound & lighting system, and our roadies work with us on a consistent basis, know our sound & lighting cues, and how to set all our gear up so you can focus on your guests & VIPs!
- Is your event a destination event? Yes we may need to hire a backline company and a sound company if your event is in a remote location, or acquire cartage from Vancouver to your chosen location.
- We perform all over North America and frequently receive requests to play all over the world.
- Contact us and let's discuss your event!
Can you work with the crew we already hired?
- Yes we are happy to work with your team.
- We have a tech rider and stage plot that details our requirements.
- We are also happy to supplement the system to meet our needs, we are all about teamwork and being solution oriented!
We want to hire you for our Gala / wedding, do you have background music between sets and during dinner?
- Yes! We can play your spotify playlist or supply a curated playlist before and after our performances. We also offer DJ packages for Cocktail hour Dinner & Set Breaks
We want an acoustic trio at cocktail hour, and a dance band from 9-1 at the after-party!
- Yes we do after-party packages !
- we often do events with multiple performers in multiple locations, no problem at all!
About our band leader Jacob Dryden
Jacob has been in the music industry since 1999 and has been involved in thousands of events with audiences ranging from 3 to 100,000.
Jacob has won several international radio awards, has toured all over North America, and performs 200 shows per year.
Jacob has done events with:
LuluLemon, Canadian Breast Cancer Society, Vancouver Pride Society, Canadian Cancer Society, The BC Lions, Ronald Macdonald House, Autism Society of BC, Sophie’s Place, The Vancouver Canucks, Cantrav.
Live mixing Credits : The Dalai Lama, Snoop Dogg (monitors), DJ Premier, Kool Keith, K-OS, RZA, GZA, The Beatnuts, Kardinal Offishal, Kyprios, Sweatshop Union, 36 Mafia, Questlove (DJ event), Maestro Fresh Wes, Bryce Vine, Chvrches, Papa Roach, Mutemath, Moneen, Minus the Bear, Thursday, The Skatellites, LCD Soundsystem, Mad Professor, Collie Budz, Gogol Bordello (Monitors), Carly Rae Jepsen, Marianas Trench, Faber Drive, The National, the Breeders, Veruca Salt, Everclear, Big Sugar, Grady, The Zolas, Delhi 2 Dublin, The Matinee, Dear Rouge, Bend Sinister, Mother Mother, Little India, Beyond the Fall, Superbeing, Metric, Retrofits, Mostly Marley, Soulstream, Silversun Pickups, Electric Six, Band of Skulls, Band of Horses, Todd Kerns, Bif Naked, Steve Malkmus and thousands more.
