Over the last decade-plus, they’ve had a few name and lineup changes, toured the country, recorded three full albums and a couple EPs, performed an NPR Tiny Desk Concert, and built a legion of enthusiastic fans. After that, they reassembled in the Pacific Northwest and got to work. They all sing Miranda plays keys, Nathan strums ukuleles and mandolins, and Zach is on the electric guitar.Īlthough they all grew up in Mount Vernon, they originally decided to start the band in a diner in New York City. The three founding members of the band are Miranda Zickler and brothers Nathan and Zach Hamer. With some new releases coming up, they’re making their way to Bellingham for a show at The Shakedown on Friday, Nov. Kuinka has a lot of fast strumming, tight harmonies and big smiles. Since forming in 2011, they have delighted listeners in the Northwest and all around the world with a high-octane blend of folk, pop and rock. (“Sweaty” would probably also be in there somewhere.) If you tried to make a word cloud from every time anyone has ever described the music of Kuinka, the words “joy,” “fun” and “energy” would be in big letters right in the middle.

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