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Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:47:59 GMT

Hello All
I haven't written in a while, but the band as has gone through some changes which has been great adding new spark and excitment to the music.
We have slimmed down to a solid 4 piece band, Line up and music has all changed we're not playing the same old songs we've been playing fo years. with Scootie Blinn co- fronting the band the sound is more roots and traditional, while still rockin.
The music has really great energy and added fuel to the fire that Burnsville is known for.

We just started yesterday recording a new demo EP so ya'll can sample what we're sounding like these days,
we just did rhythm tracks and will be finishing up very soon within the next week or two.

So stay tuned for more exiting stuff .

Thanks for all of your continued support

SB

Patricks II 2/4/2011

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 22:20:00 GMT

The Burnsville Band played to an enthusiastic crowd last night at Patricks II, San Diego's blues club where we perform twice a month, Its one of the coolest place where you can meet the most diverse people on any given night because its in the gaslamp district and tourists come from all over the world to visit San Diego, and Patrick's is such a well known bar for having great bands 7 nights a week, right in the heart of downtown. so you never know what you'll get. Last night was really fun the mojo was workin the band was cookin and we were having a great time, the place was packed most of the night and the dance floor was at capacity, well actually the whole place was a dance floor there were people dancing outside. The band was ON last night, and when the crowd is really into the music, the energy between us and the people is clickin, it's the feeling that us musician live for. The feeling to turn on people with the music you are creating is really awesome, its kinda unexplainable. Why else would we shlep our gear around town ? its not for the money however, the little bit we do get is greatly appreciated and it dose help. Even though, sometimes on a low night we try to play as if the room was filled, it really makes a huge difference when some people come through the door, a shift of energy occurs and its like we are communicating with the people in a different language. It's just awesome and I feel very fortunate to have the ability to play and sing my heart out. During a break, I had a lady come up to me and say how much she enjoyed the music and how great she thought i was, she hadn't seen us in a while but was sure glad she did, and then she gave me a hugg. I was very flattered, I mean you gotta love that, there's that feeling again and I wasn't even playing. Its connecting with people on a level that most don't get to experience. When I was leaving to get my truck to load out I was walking and a guy yells at me, Hey! aren't you the guitar player in that band at Patricks? I said yes, He asked me, What kind of pedals I do you use? i am a guitar player too, You have killer tone. so I eplained to him what I was using and brings up this point . MY AMP ROCKS ! because of Tim Pinnell at Top Gear Pro Shop In La Mesa,www.topgearguitars.com Who has customized my 74 Twin Reverb with a half Power switch, and a got rid of the push pull master volume, and put three push pull boosts on the low, mid and highs, and the channel volume gain is magic. so it has been turned into a really versatile sweet amp at low or high volume. Clean vintage Fender or the Marshall or together as one. I like the together as one, just like the people and the vibe tionight.

Thanks to Tom Stoddard

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:10:00 GMT

Tonight, Tom paved the way for us to finish recording our first CD. Tom has become the executive producer of the album, Give Me A Job which we have been working on this past year. This kind of thing doesn't happen everyday, in fact, I can think of only 2 other times in my life that someone has decided they believe so much in what I do that they want to invest in making it happen. I feel so flattered, grateful and inspired to get it done.

Steve

International Blues Challenge - Oct 3rd, Belly-Up Tavern

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:15:00 GMT

So, we made it to the finals of BLUSD's International Blues Challenge and performed at the Belly-Up Tavern. Our competition was Charles Burton Band, Jinx Kings, 145th Street, and Smokin Knights. Again, we got overwhelming response to our originals, especially "Biscuits and Gravy" and "Give Me a Job." Even though we didn't take the title, it was a pleasure to participate and we gained new fans in the process. Thanks to all of you who showed up to cheer us on and follow us over to the House of Blues for our regular Saturday Night gig. And congrats to our good friend, Karl Cabbage, and his band Smokin Knights who took the prize. We wish you all the best of luck in Memphis!

Hot September with Burnsville Blues

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:55:00 GMT

A lot of great things have been happening with Burnsville Band. We have been recording our first CD and it is near completion. The title track, Give Me A Job is getting a lot of attention. It's another of Joe Bernal's catchy tunes that really taps into what's happening now with our economy, the government buy-outs, Obama and the way people feel about it. And the fans love it. Yesterday, Burnsville Band played to an incredible crowd at the Adam's Ave Street Fair (the largest free music festival in Southern California). It was so friggin hot out there, but people were dancing to our music, especially Give Me A Job and Maybe Later (another of Joe's originals). Someone was even taken away on a stretcher 'cause it was so burning hot, but everyone just kept on grooving. It was one of the best shows we've ever done and makes us want more. And the fans....cannot say enough thanks to all the family, friends, and fans that showed up and help us Bring It...and also the new fans we gained that bought all of our shirts! Thanks to you all, you are why we do this. So, we made the finals of the local International Blues Challenge and we'll be competing for the crown on Saturday, Oct. 3rd at the Belly Up Tavern. This is a show that is not to be missed. We'll be competing against 4 other top-notch blues bands including 145th Street, Charles Burton Band, Jinx Kings, and Smokin Knights. The winner will get an expense-paid trip to Memphis to compete in the worldwide International Blues Challenge. And that reminds me, last night Give Me A Job was played on the radio on Jazz 88 as Michael Kinsman, president of BLUSD, came on T's Every Shade of Blue show to promote the IBC. He played one song from each of the contenders. And hearing our original, on the radio for the first time was another one of those surreal moments that was cool to share with my wife, Nelly.

Live Recording and Great Pics from BJ Morgan

Tue, 05 May 2009 02:35:00 GMT

How do you like the new music tracks? We just have to spread the word about BJ Morgan who recorded our Humphrey's show in February. Plus, he took a bunch of great pics - see Humphrey's Mar 2009. We've had other great photographers too, but it's worth mentioning that you get a recording and a bunch of digital pics for one reasonable price. He does this as a favor to bands to help them out and he knows what bands need as he moonlights as a drummer. We heard about him from Three Chord Justice and they were right. BJ came out to Humphrey's and patched into the sound board with his Mac and recorded our live show plus took a bunch of digital pics. The next morning, we had all the digital pics by email. And within a week or so we had the raw tracks and 2 songs that he had mixed. If you are interested, email BJ and tell him that we sent you.

Burnsville Blues celebrates Steve's birthday at Downtown Cafe.

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:05:00 GMT

We all had a fabulous time at the Downtown Cafe on March 14th. If you'd like to see some pictures from that night go to our photo gallery. You can check out all the Burnsville Bros including Joe Bernal, Dave Seely, Michael McGinty, Joey Hagar (our new drummer), and birthday-boy Steve Burns in the pimp-daddy jacket.

Plus we had a number of special guests sit in. You heard Marina Inserra, Budd Willis, Debroah Blake and the very incredible Michele Lundeen who led us all in "Mojo Workin." That was so much fun. I hope that you check them out and catch their next performances. Also, Michele has a terrific CD called "Song Inside Me" with all original blues material. I love it and you will too.

Budd Willis, who got up to play harmonica for us, is well known for the Harp Fest that he helps organize, tirelessly, each year in La Mesa. This year is the 10th Annual Spring Harp Fest which will be on Sat, April 11th. Steve and I are going to be there at the BLUSD table. The Harp Fest is a free, all-ages fun event that is held at the beautiful Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa from 11- 6 pm. Don't miss it.

Thanks again for all your enthusiasm and for bringing out so many people with you. It was such a success that the Downtown Cafe has asked Burnsville Blues back for many more Saturday evening dates in the upcoming months all thanks to your support. Hope to see you again soon.

Keep on supporting the blues,

Nelly Burns

House Of Blues San Diego, Mardi Gras Party 2009

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:25:00 GMT

Well, we had a great time last night at the House of Blues. It was a long night as we had an additional set for Mardi Gras plus we were coming off of a 5-day in-a-row run of gigs. But even though we should have been dragging our feet, we had a great turnout of old friends and fans and so the band was on fire!

We also had a surprise singer, the beautiful and talented Marina Inserra, she has sat-in with us before. Marina sang a couple Susan Tedeschi tunes "Just Won't Burn" and "Lttle By Little" and she was fantastic.

Marina was incredible and it made for a great night. Who knows, she'll be back. If you'd like to see more pics from this night, go to our photo gallery.

SB