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Who says country can't rock? Surely no one who's ever heard the Burning Embers fiery honky-tonk sound. Featuring stellar vocal duets and barn-burning fiddle and banjo numbers, the Burning Embers are fueling a groundswell of old and new country fans with their unique, boot-stomping twist on traditional music.
Continuing the vocal tradition of country greats like George Jones and Melba Montgomery and the Louvin Brothers, the Burning Embers still ring true to their bluegrass and old-time roots with rollicking fiddle and banjo tunes that will turn any room into a honky-tonk. And though some have said their addition of drums might send them to a hot rock in bluegrass hell, if the Embers meet the Prince of Darkness the seats will be empty and the dance floor full. Drinkin, cheatin, and breakin up never sounded so good.
Though half the band members are transplants from either the South or the Great Plains states, these top-shelf musicians have been playing to Bay Area bluegrass and country audiences for years. The Burning Embers have graced the stage of the legendary Slim's, Cafe du Nord, Bottom of the Hill, and many other fine Bay Area venues. Featuring current and former members of Red Meat, Misisipi Rider, the Plain High Drifters, and more, the Burning Embers are putting the classic back in country.
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Member Since: 6/15/2006
Band Website: www.theburningembers.com
Band Members: Eric Embry - banjo, guitar
Katy Rexford - fiddle
Thomas Wille - guitar
Les James - drums
Tom Armstrong - bass
everybody sings!
Influences: Stanley Brothers, George & Melba, George and Tammy, Louvins, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Sam Cooke, Tommy Collins, Connie Smith, Porter & Dolly, Conway Twitty
Sounds Like: I created my layout at KillerKiwi.net
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

The Burning Embers on Discovery Channels Dirty Jobs!

Well friends, we made our cable television debut last night on the Discovery Channel's hugely popular show Dirty Jobs!  Mike Rowe and the gang threw a big party for their 150th dirty job celebrat...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:50:00 GMT

7x7 Magazine names us "Best On-the-House Special!"

http://www.7x7sf.com/best/nightlife/7655782.htmlBest On-the-House Special Can't hardly wait for the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival? For a good dose of honky-tonk, bo...
Posted by on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:56:00 GMT

A Burning Sensation: SF Weekly previews us again!

A Burning Sensation By Hiya Swanhuyser Twentysomethings playing country music is hardly news; people can't get enough of 'em, if the Hardly Strictly Bluegras...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 17:59:00 GMT

Feature in the SF Weekly

Bluegrass Buddies Burning Embers bring honky-tonk to our local land's end By Justin F. Farrar  ...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 16:20:00 GMT