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Minneapolis-based quartet Night Moves return with the psychedelic new song "Fallacy Actually." The first track in a series of new singles to be released incrementally over the next year, "Fallacy Actually" is a head-spinning swirl of layered synths, harmonica, and guitar and a fitting introduction to the band's next chapter. Look for the band on the road and at festivals near you!! Recording their 3rd studio album will be taking place between shows in 2022 as the band writes and masters their new sounds while on tour.

ESB's newest release "Brassterpiece Theatre"(2019), also recorded at Echo, is a fierce followup and both albums are available through all major music distribution streaming, sales and listening platforms. Entitled "Theme For A Celebration", it was tapped as one of the year's top 100 releases by WNCW 88.7 radio. The band's debut album was recorded at Asheville's own renowned Echo Mountain Recording Studio, released in 2017. When Empire Strikes Brass comes together, whether live or in the studio, the sound is undeniably strong and solid. Empire has also co-billed with some of the biggest names in funk and soul. ESB horns have been featured with Shpongle Live Band(2019 Red Rocks), Umphrey's McGee (2020 Asheville Civic Center), Papadosio(2019 Red Rocks) and more. Since their conception, they have been a constant fixture at various festivals throughout the USA. Now, it consists of a collective of players, singers, songwriters, and producers who have found an original sound that fuses their individual musical influences with fresh ideas while still holding true to their foundation.įeaturing rich group and lead vocals from several members including Grammy Award-winning artist Debrissa McKinney (Secret Agent 23 Skidoo), keyboardist/producer Lenny Pettinelli, drummer Nik Hope, bassist JP Furnas, guitarist Chris Porter, trumpet Alex Bradley, trombone Kyle Snuffer, saxophone Pauly Juhl, and keyboard/percussion Sean Donnelly. Chock-full of serious groove from a thumping rhythm section highlighted by lush horn arrangements played by a thick horn section, the band's compositional roots as well as it's creative and collaborative soul contribute lots of depth in their original tunes and covers that speak volumes to ESB's evolution.įounded in 2012, ESB has grown from a party band of friends playing New Orleans-originated or inspired second-line and funk tunes with elements of rock and jam. Asheville, NC-based BrassFunkRock band Empire Strikes Brass has a lot to say with a big sound.
