OTHER BANDS!!!
THE SPECTACLES
// vocals and trombone
The Spectacles are a central NC ska band! In this group BURNS sings and plays trombone. Tons of fun, see the links below for recordings and social media.
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THHE BEAGLES
// vocals and bass (sometimes guitar (sometimes even trombone (or even percussion)))
A collaboration of several local NC musicians. BURNS takes turns singing and playing bass in this group and generally finding something fun to do in case he isn't already doing one of those things. The Beagles feature original material by Bryan O'Kelly Cox and Neville's Quarter as well as BURNS, but plays a wide repertoire beyond that. It's a lovely blend of folk, rock, country, etc.
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IG, YouTube, email
THH GLOW BUG BUNCH
// vocals and guitar and/or bass
Having a wedding? BURNS does those sometimes, via The Glow Bug Bunch. A variable number of players catered to the sound you're looking for on your special day. This is primarily a band for receptions, but if you're looking for ceremony music, that can be arranged too! Email for pricing and booking details! (rates negotiable based on the material, number of players requested, compositions written, etc)
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ISLANDMOONS
// bass
Island Moons is a singer songwriter roignally from MD via NYC where you might have seen him before. Now he's moving into the NC scene, and maybe just maybe if you see him you'll notice BURNS rocking the 5 string bass nehind him. The sound lives somewhere between dreamy poppy and psychedelic. Check out his debut EP and watch for updates about a forthcoming album!
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BOOM UNIT BRASS BAND
// trombone and bars when i got 'em
Boom Unit Brass Band is the second line baby of the same friends that bring you The Spectacles! In this group BURNS plays trombone, but sometimes they let him use the vocal mic too. As above so below, see the links for recordings and social media.
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DURHAM JAZZ ORCHESTRA
// lead trombone
This was actually BURNS' first musical home after moving to NC. He plays lead trombone, which means he gets to sit dead center among this group of around 20 players (gotta love that big sound!) It's a community big band, available for dances and parties. We'd love to come play you a show.
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