Quarters of Change at Club Dada
Ben Roter
From flaming rifts that can heat up a venue of any size to profound lyrics that captivate the hearts of anyone listening, Quarters of Change is a band I have been privileged enough to see four times now. With their debut LP Into the Rift out now and their sophomore LP Portraits releasing January 26th, this band's passion for their artistry seeps through their souls and into the beauty of their creations. Made up of Ben Roter on lead vocals, Attila Anrather on drums, and both Jasper Harris and Ben Acker on guitar, the energy created at their shows is never short of transcendent.
Jasper Harris
On September 26th, 2023, QOC headlined their first show in Dallas, a moment I have been eagerly waiting for since hearing ‘Kiwi’ for the first time in the early spring of 2022. Although the anticipation for this show was held at a high extremity by myself and most other attendees, all expectations were blown out of the water by the talents of the boys from NYC. While playing beloved favorites like “Sophia”, “T Love”, “Blue Copper”, and “Rift”, as well as new releases such as “What I Wanted”, “Hollywood Baby”, and “Do or Die”, everyone who made an appearance at Club Dada was blessed by the enchantment that is a live performance by Quarters of Change.
Ben Acker
My gratitude for the opportunity to see QOC as many times as I have extends to the plethora of amazing people I have met and friendships I have formed through the connection of admiration for their music and what it means to us. As soon as I got in line for this particular show, I was welcomed by a group of people who were intent on sharing their excitement through kindness and laughter, making the wait for doors significantly more enjoyable. Once inside, the energy and celebration continued for the rest of the night, creating a community based on our shared appreciation for live music. The general amiableness of the crowd the band attracts is an excellent reflection of the members themselves, who are just as incredible people as they are musicians.
A little over halfway through their North American tour, QOC is strengthening their rightful grip on the Alternative Rock scene across America. From their mesmerizing stage presence to the wonderful people they draw in, please do yourself a favor and see Quarters of Change if given the opportunity. It will be worthwhile after a night of exceptional sound and new friends.
From left to right: Ben Acker, Jasper Harris, Ben Roter (bottom center), Jolea Bradshaw (me), Attila Anrather