QNTAL
Founded in 1991, QNTAL presents a unique melding of traditional music with contemporary electronica, creating compelling music of exceptional beauty, emotional power and depth. With the soaring vocals of Syrah at the center supported by the accomplished musicianship of founder Michael Popp and Phillipp Groth, QNTAL musically explores classic, poetic and mythic themes of love, beauty, mystery and wonder. Each of the bands four albums to date are amazing achievements of theme and lyric married perfectly with music, with number 3, “Tristan” as a personal favorite.

Very popular in Germany and Europe with a passionate US fan base now aggressively expanding, QNTAL evokes respectful comparisons to Dead Can Dance while maintaining their own unique identity. It is no coincidence that the cover artwork for their latest album, “Silver Swan” created by Brian Froud is reminiscent of a magically charged mirror that opens into a mystical, parallel universe. Brian’s remarkable images marry perfectly with the lush, dramatic tones of songs, as exemplified in Brian’s first music video for the single, “Von Den Elben.” qntal.de & myspace.com/qntal

WOODLAND
Woodland is an original mythic ensemble featuring the songwriting and poetic harmonies of Kelly and Emilio Miller-Lopez. For more than seven years Woodland has enchanted audiences throughout the US and Europe with a unique blend of original and traditional melodies woven with ornate and meaningful bardic poetry. Woodland’s debut album Twilight, which features the Faerie artwork of internationally best-selling artist Brian Froud, is a musical exploration of the realm of Faerie.

Kelly Miller-Lopez is featured on the harp, flutes, percussion and lead vocals, with principle songwriter Emilio Miller-Lopez featured on guitar and harmony vocals. Fiddler Kimmy Smith joins Emilio and Kelly to enhance the melodic power of the group, weaving harmonic patterns with Emilio’s electric and acoustic guitar melodies. Woodland’s powerful rhythm section includes bassist and didgeridoo player Donald Brodsky and drummer and percussionist Rountree Woodland is currently working in the studio on their new album, entitled Seasons in Elfland, which will be released in two parts over the next two years.woodlandmusic.net