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Name: Mary Lucey
Group: The Biscuit Burners
Date: Tuesday March 4th, 2008
Time: 7:00pm EDT
Website: www.thebiscuitburners.com
Interviewer: Uncle Billy Dunbar
Description:
The importance of artists’ work can be measured by the response from their peers, the media, and their audience. That being said, the world has taken notice of The Biscuit Burners, and has welcomed their Fiery Mountain Music with open arms. Whether it is national praise from Aerosmith’s Joe Perry or Billy Cardine’s performance with the three-time Grammy Winning Edgar Meyer at Carnegie Hall, the musical community respects The Biscuit Burners. With appearances on BBC World TV’s “Destination Music”, National Public Radio’s “Mountain Stage”, and XM’s Bluegrass Junction, along with coverage in magazines such as Singer & Musician, Bluegrass Unlimited, Dirty Linen, American Songwriter, it is evident that the international media community supports The Biscuit Burners. With sellout concerts from Pennsylvania to California, and top bill appearances at major festivals, it is clear that their fans love The Biscuit Burners. A fresh approach to acoustic music with roots that date as far back as mountain music can reach, The Biscuit Burners offer their Fiery Mountain Music with innovative instrumentation, resplendent harmonies, and captivating original material. Their unique yet familiar material pulls strong from their respect of traditional mountain music, their love of bluegrass and classic country, and their appreciation of music from the far corners of the world.
In 2004, The Biscuit Burners quickly established themselves and their Fiery Mountain Music as a complete package for acoustic entertainment. Along with being showcased at the IBMA Conference and appearing at the Historic Ryman Auditorium with Vassar Clements and Rhonda Vincent, they had their debut album chosen in the Top 10 Bluegrass Albums of 2004 by the Chicago Tribune. Their critics also chose The Biscuit Burners’ song, Come On Darlin, as the IPOD Hotpick Bluegrass Song of 2004. Carrying that momentum, the band looked to continue to grow and extend their reach in 2005. National touring and media coverage quickly grew The Biscuit Burners’ fan base. In Sept. of 2005, the band released their second album, A Mountain Apart. With this release, The Biscuit Burners presented an album full of energy, passion, and originality. A Mountain Apart is a testament to the band’s unique fiery mountain sound and was in the Top 20 of the Roots Music Report National Bluegrass Airplay chart for the first 5 months of its release.
This past year solidified the band’s presence with international media coverage and performances in some of America’s most respected venues. In 2006, The Biscuit Burners could be enjoyed across the airwaves of BBC World TV’s Destination Music, NPR’ s Mountain Stage, and PBS’ Roadtrip Nation as well as in person at over 130 concerts nation wide including: Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music, Berkeley’s Freight and Salvage, Alexandria, VA’s Birchmere, and Merlefest. |
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