The BluesBurners throw down a spicy mix of funk, rock, electric blues, and old school R & B that takes direct aim at your soul. Add in a dash of swing and a pinch of reggae to complete the recipe. What do you get? A home cooked sound that's finger lickin good!
Powerhouse singer K.C. Camarillo is the heart and soul of the band. This lady’s voice is bigger than she is. She can get the crowd to scream & shout when she rocks the room with her soulful style. KC began her musical career as a child in her hometown of Oakland, singing and acting in musicals at Woodminster Amphitheater. She was strongly influenced by the music she heard growing up in the Bay Area. KC has been inspired by Bonnie Raitt, Lydia Pense, Tower of Power, James Brown and Chaka Khan. She's proud of her roots in the East Bay Grease. She's got soul and she's super bad!
Lead Guitarist Mike Marino lays down sizzling, tasty licks on a guitar he built himself! He’s also an accomplished slide guitarist with a great singing style. Mike has toured with The Shirelles, The Bluesaholics and many other well-known Southern California bands. For years guitar players have been trying to uncover the secret to his tasty tones, so Mike developed a line of pedals called ToneCandy. His pedals have gotten rave reviews in Guitar magazine and are available through the ToneCandy website or nationally in your local music store. Or, you can just come to a gig and check out Mr. Marino's pedal board.
Talented Rhythm guitarist and band leader David Camarillo is the driving force of The BluesBurners tight rhythm section. He shows off his Oakland roots as he lays down some funky Eastbay grooves. He's got a passion for the music and it shows. Add his sexy baritone vocals and handsome looks and he is a triple threat! His enrgy & charisma as the frontman always gets the party started!
Dynamic drummer Marlin "Iron Cobra" Weitzel has a sweet style that forms the heartbeat of the band. He's known among fellow musicians for his impeccable timekeeping. Formerly with Michael Dolan and the infamous Moron Project, Marlin has played extensively with fine musicians from his home state of Ohio all the way to the Bay Area, covering everything from funk to rock. Marlin also provides excellent background vocals.
Providing the bottom groove, Bassist Jim Allen is a veteran studio musician and live performer. Raised in Los Angeles, Jim studied music at UCLA and worked with many outstanding musicians including Richie Havens, Kai Winding, Danny Elfman and members of Oingo Boingo.Jim is a true pro who has played in clubs and festivals throughout California. He has shared the stage with Charlie Musselwhite, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, Rick Derringer, Jefferson Starship, Shuggie Otis, and Bruce Willis. After relocating to the Bay area, Jim has continued to play and record with many local musicians including Sonny & The Blenders, Jackie Payne, Bautista, Jami Jamison and The Blues Burners.
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