Quasi
Formed:
1993 in Portland, Oregon
- Genre: Rock
- Active: '90s, 2000s
- Major Members: Janet Weiss, Sam Coomes
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Formed:
1993 in Portland, Oregon
[Latin, Almost as it were; as if; analogous to.] In the legal sense, the term denotes that one subject has certain characteristics in common with another subject but that intrinsic and material differences exist between them.
A quasi contract is an obligation invoked by law in the absence of an agreement. Its purpose is to create a legal duty where, in fact, no promise or agreement was entered into by the parties.
When an administrative agency makes rules and regulations, it is acting in a quasi-legislative capacity.
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Quasi on stage in Chicago
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Portland, Oregon |
| Genre(s) | Indie rock |
| Years active | 1993 - Present |
| Label(s) | Touch & Go Up Domino Records (in Europe) |
| Associated acts |
Sleater-Kinney Heatmiser |
| Website | http://www.theequasi.com/ |
| Members | |
| Sam Coomes Janet Weiss |
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Quasi is an indie rock band formed in Portland, Oregon in 1993, consisting of the ex-husband and wife team of Sam Coomes (vocals, guitar, roxichord, various keyboards) and Janet Weiss (drummer for the now-disbanded band Sleater-Kinney) on vocals and drums. Quasi has been somewhat political since its inception, but their opposition to the 2003 Invasion of Iraq showed through in a straight-forward way with the release of "Hot Shit!" in 2003, particularly in the songs "White Devil's Dream" and "Master and Dog."
Quasi started recording as a duo in 1993 and played with various lineups in early live
appearances, but eventually settled on playing live as a duo as well. They self-recorded and self-released a cassette and a CD that same year. They recorded "
In 1998 and 1999 they toured the
According to a recent post on their website, Coomes stated they are beginning to work on new material following the end of touring, and feels confident it may become one of if not their finest record to date. He also stated Janet has been playing with Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Bright Eyes and John Doe while Coomes has been working with Pink Mountain & played a couple shows with Jandek.
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