Coming from a long line of musicians, with family roots in the mountains of Appalachia, Quona had a guitar in his hand by the age of 6 and found inspiration in his affection for Bluegrass and Americana music. Influenced by guitar greats such as Leo Kottke, Eric Clapton, and Micheal Hedges, and the vocal stylings of Levon Helm and Van Morrison he is carving his place in American roots music.