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Joe Quintana was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on August 21, 1969 and raised in a bicultural environment as a military brat. It was a blessing for a young musician to absorb so many influences that come with international travel. His parents, being appreciative of all musical genres and styles, made sure that he and his brothers were exposed to music at home.

After his formative early years, by 1995 Joe had set up his own band and began playing in Rincon, Puerto Rico as the house band at the Calypso Café. This led to other gigs and many mutations of his bands over the years. He is still very active in the area.

Joe’s guitar styling is very much in synchronization with just the right nuance in relation to the mood he wants to portray. Adept on the acoustic as an accompanist, and is at home unplugged as he is in the electric blues setting or showcased on Latin jazz/rock numbers.

He is either a sideman for live performances or studio recordings, but usually as the leader of his own outfit. His association and collaborations with his brothers has been the catalyst for his own forays into exploring his individual direction as well.

Guitarist Joe Quintana, who is the quintessential journeyman, continues to play every weekend and many week nights and plays a full repertoire for the locals.

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