Mimi Burns Band
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States | INDIE
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WANE news TV covering a show - WANE TV
The infamous Bob from One Million Acts of Kindness gives us a great write up - Bob from One Million Acts Of Kindness
The infamous Bob from One Million Acts of Kindness gives us a great write up - Bob from One Million Acts Of Kindness
Review from Michael Ball of Women's Radio - Women's Radio
Review from Michael Ball of Women's Radio - Women's Radio
A great review of our third album - Celtic Magazine
5 concert series with the Philharmonic, special guests Mimi Burns Band - Journal Gazette
5 concert series with the Philharmonic, special guests Mimi Burns Band - Journal Gazette
large scale benefit - JG
summary of artists benefitting children - Giving Globally
summary of artists benefitting children - Giving Globally
Mimi Burns and the Band is hottest fusion mixed Celtic variety band of the millennium. Imagine Pink Floyd gone Celtic mixed with Steeleye Span, A blend that is sure to win your heart and entertain. JD McEwans, WOBOfm Cincinnati, OH - CD McEwans of Celtic Fusion
Mimi Burns and the Band is hottest fusion mixed Celtic variety band of the millennium. Imagine Pink Floyd gone Celtic mixed with Steeleye Span, A blend that is sure to win your heart and entertain. JD McEwans, WOBOfm Cincinnati, OH - CD McEwans of Celtic Fusion
With a sound and a show that is both soulful and riveting, The Mimi Burns Band combines amazing musicianship and stunning vocals with a driving celtic heart.
-Gus - BROTHER
With a sound and a show that is both soulful and riveting, The Mimi Burns Band combines amazing musicianship and stunning vocals with a driving celtic heart.
-Gus - BROTHER
quick overview from a few years ago - Scottish Rite
quick overview from a few years ago - Scottish Rite
Steve Penhollow's front page article - Journal Gazette
Steve Penhollow's front page article - Journal Gazette
The opening lines of I Know You’re Out There… are the perfect interlude into this masterpiece that showcases the oozing talent of Mimi Burns and her 5 band mates’ talent that is found seeping through the cracks of the plastic jewel case that houses this hour long journey into some of the most original and mind-expanding Celtic Rock the world has come to know!
“Netherworld” begins with bagpipes that could have been slightly ‘bent’ using electronics and clever sequencing which give way to acoustic guitar, drums and electric guitar that smoothly build up into a marvelous perfection of tonal quality while still leaving enough room for Mimi’s wholesome vocals that seem to reach into the depths of your soul and shake you to the bone (in a good way)! This song sets the stage for the album as I imagine a pleased pub-like crowd dancing their jigs happily as the music flows freely through the atmosphere and creates a really BIG sound that gives way to a closing of bagpipes similar to that at the forefront of the track.
The next major milestone on I Know You’re Out There… is the 8 minute “psychedelic, didgeridoo-laced strong and extremely accessible” number that shares the same title as the album, “I Know You’re Out There.” This song brings enough complexity and inspiration that could fill the entire page you’re reading right now, but we’ll attempt to keep it short and sweet—“Masterful and complete, cinematic and captivating.” Mimi’s voice accompanied is softly accompanied by slightly militantly styled drums and note-bending violins that paint an image of battlefields of old along with a dense fog hanging close to the ground as we ride on the beaten trail of time. “Highly recommended to those who enjoy music of epic proportions.”
As we progress through the mid-section of this fabulously-crafted album, we pass many terrific songs and find ourselves dancing uncontrollably to the likes of “The Haunted” and “Gypsy Dance,” while the Blues-Folk-Rock-World instrumentation of “Come and Dance” seems to tell a story without words. This is definitely ‘real’ music for ‘real’ people and features infectious violin/guitar combinations that are sprinkled with seductively serene vocal offerings and can be described as having been cultivated in very rich ‘soil.’ The maturity of this sound spans many generations and is fabulous in form and structure while providing true realization of sound for what could be the first time in my life!
Sadly, all albums must come to an end, but to close with a song that leaves the listener craving more is a genius idea, and “Going Home” does well on both ends of this conundrum, with vocals that ride the beat with a sheer confidence and a slight nod to the sound of Tori Amos (just for a second) and a questionably similar under-beat to that of the Salsa style!
“A mind-expanding ‘must-add’—not only for the St. Patty’s Day playlist, but for each and every day of the year as well!”—Brian Ball, Director of Music & Talent - Brian Ball, Womens Radio
Celtic folk rockers from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mimi Burns and her band whip up an addictive groove on their third album, thanks to some exhilarating Waterboys-esque acoustic rhythms, electric guitars that wouldn’t sound out of place on a 70’s rock album and Burns’ classic female folk-rock vocals. Fans of the Fairports and Steeleye Span will know what I mean. Standout rocker (and opening track) ‘Netherworld’ encapsulates perfectly what they’re about. Folky fiddles and pipes mesh with rock (solid) drums and guitars in fine style; the sort of sound that goes down a storm on the UK summer folk festival circuit. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them middle of the bill at Cambridge sometime soon. - Leicester Bangs
The opening lines of I Know You’re Out There… are the perfect interlude into this masterpiece that showcases the oozing talent of Mimi Burns and her 5 band mates’ talent that is found seeping through the cracks of the plastic jewel case that houses this hour long journey into some of the most original and mind-expanding Celtic Rock the world has come to know!
“Netherworld” begins with bagpipes that could have been slightly ‘bent’ using electronics and clever sequencing which give way to acoustic guitar, drums and electric guitar that smoothly build up into a marvelous perfection of tonal quality while still leaving enough room for Mimi’s wholesome vocals that seem to reach into the depths of your soul and shake you to the bone (in a good way)! This song sets the stage for the album as I imagine a pleased pub-like crowd dancing their jigs happily as the music flows freely through the atmosphere and creates a really BIG sound that gives way to a closing of bagpipes similar to that at the forefront of the track.
The next major milestone on I Know You’re Out There… is the 8 minute “psychedelic, didgeridoo-laced strong and extremely accessible” number that shares the same title as the album, “I Know You’re Out There.” This song brings enough complexity and inspiration that could fill the entire page you’re reading right now, but we’ll attempt to keep it short and sweet—“Masterful and complete, cinematic and captivating.” Mimi’s voice accompanied is softly accompanied by slightly militantly styled drums and note-bending violins that paint an image of battlefields of old along with a dense fog hanging close to the ground as we ride on the beaten trail of time. “Highly recommended to those who enjoy music of epic proportions.”
As we progress through the mid-section of this fabulously-crafted album, we pass many terrific songs and find ourselves dancing uncontrollably to the likes of “The Haunted” and “Gypsy Dance,” while the Blues-Folk-Rock-World instrumentation of “Come and Dance” seems to tell a story without words. This is definitely ‘real’ music for ‘real’ people and features infectious violin/guitar combinations that are sprinkled with seductively serene vocal offerings and can be described as having been cultivated in very rich ‘soil.’ The maturity of this sound spans many generations and is fabulous in form and structure while providing true realization of sound for what could be the first time in my life!
Sadly, all albums must come to an end, but to close with a song that leaves the listener craving more is a genius idea, and “Going Home” does well on both ends of this conundrum, with vocals that ride the beat with a sheer confidence and a slight nod to the sound of Tori Amos (just for a second) and a questionably similar under-beat to that of the Salsa style!
“A mind-expanding ‘must-add’—not only for the St. Patty’s Day playlist, but for each and every day of the year as well!”—Brian Ball, Director of Music & Talent - Brian Ball, Womens Radio
Discography
Slipping Away - 1999
Touring Europe and the U.K. 1999-2002
The Ballade of Ned Haywood - 2002
Creating songs for the new album and raising children....
I Know You're Out There - 2007
Pre-prodution of a new Rock Opera through the Lighthouse Effect Productions, first series Tír na nÓg- 2009
Sweet Songs- Purchased for HearCare America - 2010
Where The Journey Begins, cd and pre production of Brave Journey- 2011
Brave Journey cd release- 2012
London series and pre production 2012
Studio time for new album- 2013
'Amazing Grace' television series begins filming November 8, 2013
'Amazing Grace' filming for documentary begins filming in London Spring of 2014
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Bio
A few of the venues where the Mimi Burns Band have performed include, but are not limited to, the following:
World Summit Genova, Italy
Whisky A Go-Go Los Angeles, California
Moles Club Bath, England
Paradise Lounge, San Francisco California
Highland Games, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Irish Festival, Dubuque, Iowa
Pops Series with the Philharmonic, Indiana
Mimi Burns was born to in Irish family in Chicago and raised in the Midwest until landing in California for 18 years. While she was in California, she met her musical partner, Styler. They have been a non-stop presence in the World-Rock scene ever since.
Mimi and her band began touring Europe and the U.K. in 1999 after their first album release, “Slipping Away”.
The second album, “Ballade of Ned Haywood,” was written out on the road while on tour in Italy It rose on the charts on the indie stations around the globe and songs from the album are still played on-air to this day.
This exceptionally well-loved band quickly received a zealous and loyal fan based while touring which they acquired through club-packed nights and radio play in more than 30 countries including Japan, Costa Rica, Australia, Europe, the U.K. and North America.
Rarely will see a band with such raw passion and vivacious musicians in the Celtic Rock arena.
Mimi and Styler created their third album, “I Know You’re Out There,” which is wrought with tales of ghosts and desperately lost loves.
The album includes a melodic mixture of fiddles, electrics guitars, those soaring harmonies and a few harps and bagpipes, (added from another well known Celtic based duo known as Brother), to add to the epic flavor.
Mimi Burns Band has had their songs listed on compliation cd's for charities as well. Their song Sarah Rose was featured on the UNION cd for www.feed333.com where all monies raised went toward feeding 3 million children in 33 days.
Brave Journey, the bands fourth album, has received interviews with legendary names such as Chris Welsh and The Classic Rock Society. Their music continues to create space to help raise the consciousness of the planet.
You will find them headlining festivals and benefit concerts for those who desire a fantastic show.
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