We love Earth, Wind, and Fire, Tower of Power, The Black eyed peas, and Sly and the family Stone.
We are a great energic band with lots of talent. This Live show is a
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It sounds like EARTH, WIND & FIRE meeting the BLACK EYED PEAS... I like the
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About Burn -Brace yourselves ...BURN is smokin' hot!
Look out R&B fans, as the L.A.-based band BURN prepares to release its self-titled debut album and light the music world on fire.
The 17-piece ensemble is the brainchild of musical artist, guitarist and producer Tom Pergola.
Those who recognize the name may recall that his last work The Tom Pergola Project, Vol. 1 produced several hits on the MP3 charts in 2000, and the No. 1 R&B hit "Sweet and Mellow." The album also, made 1 best selling album in its genre.
Pergola's new project BURN is a blend of R&B, funk and dance. He embarked on his latest feat in October of 2006, piecing together the perfect combustion of musicians and vocalists. Rehearsals began in January and since then the group has developed a signature sound that's smokin' and recorded 13 songs.
"I wanted to pull together all of the elements I love in music with a lot of rhythm. I love Latin music. I love funk and R&B and I love horns," Pergola said, adding the result is better than his expectations.
The instrument-focused band is larger than most contemporary R&B groups, Pergola admits, but he wanted a unique sound. "I wanted to put in all the elements I really liked and not worry about how many pieces it would be. I wasn't willing to compromise the sound for less players."
The new band is the culmination of sounds that have influenced Pergola's life, combining old school, house and a Latin vibe that he attributes to his time spent playing with Charo.
"We are a very high-energy band. We are developing our live show now and we'll be adding dancers soon. We have seasoned musicians, many of whom have worked with big names, and band members range in age from their 20s to their 60s. I call it an old school sound with a new school twist."
Leading the group are female vocalist Andrea Ballard and rapper Fernando Chris Leon. The group is anchored by Pergola and his longtime friends, Sal Guglielmi (bass), Reggie Morris (keyboards) and Robert Lobato (drums). Lead vocalist Andrea Ballard brings her smooth soulful vocals to the mix. Rapper Chris Leon spits the infectious rhymes and moves that made his MDJ band popular with the L.A. nightclub circuit.
"From the beginning I noticed there was a lot of chemistry between us," Leon said of the band.
BURN's songs, co-written by the trio, including "Come Back", "Let it Ride" and "Round and Round" show the group's versatility. The songs run the spectrum from heartbreak to cruising and dancing.
Leon's passion to create uplifting music that mixes Hip-hop and R&B without negativity is at the band's core. "We're not like a lot of the rap and hip hop that's out there and all about money, drugs and hos. We're trying to bring back that old school essence with a new school twist. It's a party on stage. We just want to make good music.
Much like their musical influences Earth, Wind and Fire, James Brown, Sly and The Family Stone, Kool & the Gang and the Black Eyed Peas, BURN is hell bent on creating quality music for all. The lyrics are catchy with a feel-good groove.
"We wanted to appeal to a wide variety of fans and I believe we can do that by having interesting music but with rap and lyrics that are not obscene or degrading. We can be suggestive but not over the top," Ballard said. As the front-woman, she added, that even her image is "sexy and hot" without showing too much.
BURN just might ignite a music revolution. "Musicians will like BURN. People who like jazz will like BURN. Everyone is going to like BURN because there is really nothing out there like us," she said.
Mystique surrounds BURN as they prepare to debut on the music scene before the end of 2007. Pergola has not allowed anyone into rehearsals as the CD promises to be a big hit. Only a limited number of music executives will be invited to a private showing. For more information contact Tom Pergola. Music insiders expect to see BURN at the 2008 Grammys.
I will try my absolute best to make it.., its just super hard because two of the guys I work with are on vacation but I'll try to get someone to cover for me... I luv ya!!
THANKS BOO!! I KNOW I WAS IN & OUT SORRY. I WAS A BUSY GIRL TONIGHT. 3 GIRLS TO SHOW MY LOVE 2!! WOULDN'T MISS IT FOR THE WORLD!! LOVE BURN'S VIBE. YOU ROCK MY WORLD!!!
Hola Babe :) Just got your comment... But I'll be in Miami doing some production time & enjoying an over-due vacation! :) But, please let me know in the future about other gigs, cool? I'll give ya call when I get back! Miss you too, diva!
Hey hey, talked to a friend of mine in Phoenix about possible future shows..Will call over the week-end...How did the show tuesday go for the group..GMan
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