- The Embers
Infobox musical artist
Name = The Embers
Img_capt = The Embers: (L-R) Michael Attard, Mark Vincent, Leonardo Martinez, Katy Humphries, Joel Delphin, Stu van Riel.
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Origin = flagicon|Australia Launceston,Tasmania ,Australia
Genre = Fusion, Roots,Latin ,Folk , Rock,Groove .
Years_active =2005 –
Label = Unsigned
URL = [http://www.theembersonline.com The Embers Homepage]The Embers are an
Australia n six piece roots-fusion band based in Launceston,Tasmania ,Australia . Musically the band draws on several genres including classical, jazz, folk, country and traditional Mexican music. Their eclectic instrumentation highlights this diversity and also establishes The Embers recognisable style:‘…The Embers were tight and original - I loved the Panpipes and the Charango guitar, Violin and stand-up-Bass-what a combo.’ - "Sauce, Tasmanian Entertainment Press, Dec ‘05" [cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://sauce.net.au/backissues2005.htm | title = Sauce Entertainment Press | publisher = Sauce Entertainment Press | accessdate = 2007-06-01]
Brief history
The band was formed by long time friends late in 2005 to compete in the
National Campus Band Competition .The success and support of their original music has seen them share stages with some influential international and national acts including the likes of
The Violent Femmes ,The Whitlams ,Marcia Hines , The Red Eyes,True Live and The Exploders.The Embers have twice played the
Falls Festival , were a part ofMS Fest 2006 and in Jan 2007 played the [http://www.cygnetfolkfestival.org/ Cygnet Folk Festival] . They also performed at the inaugural InternationalSouthern Roots Festival inHobart April 2007. [cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://www.southernrootsfestival.com.au/theembers.html | title = The Embers | publisher = Southern Roots | accessdate = 2007-04-07]In October 2006 they travelled to
Sydney where they competed in the National Campus Band Competition, [cite web | year = 2006 | url = http://nyngan.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=lifestyle%20news&subclass=relax&story_id=530704&category=music | title = Success has The Embers glowing | publisher = The Examiner | accessdate = 2007-03-25] [cite web | year = 2006 | url = http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,20713648-3462,00.html| title = Embers find flame and glory| publisher = The Mercury | accessdate = 2006-11-06] winning the National title (previous entrants’ includeThe Vines ,Eskimo Joe , George andThe Vasco Era ).The Embers have just finished recording (April 2007) their debut E.P. at Woodstock Studio’s in
Melbourne .Band members
*Michael Attard - Acoustic Guitar / Lead Vocals
*Joel Delphin - Drums / Percussion / Vocals
*Katy Humphries - Saxophone / Violin
*Leonardo Martinez - Panflutes /Andean Flutes/ Charango/ Vocals
*Stu van Riel - Electric Bass / Double Bass
*Mark Vincent - Electric Guitar
*Michael Woods - TrumpetDiscography
EPs
*The Embers" (2007)
References
External links
* [http://www.theembersonline.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/embermembers The Embers MySpace]
* [http://www.tuu.com.au/DisplayPage.asp?pageid=4749 Live at the House]
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