"One of the most entrancingly beautiful and timeless set of songs to grace a debut album in many years!"
- Simon Beards, Maverick Magazine, UK 5 Star review!
"Fine songwriting, married to excellent singing and performing with thoughtful arrangements. An entire program of Burns and Kristy could be only one that would satisfy the soul."
- John Apice, No Depression music blog (full stellar review here:)
http://www.nodepression.com/profiles/blogs/burns-kristy-caravan-independent-release-trespass-music
“Burns & Kristy's "Caravan" is an amazing journey through some of the best songs I listened to this year... I didn't know 'em and I'm glad to have the chance to give coverage to their music.”
- Remo Ricaldone, American Roots DJ, Italy
"BURNS & KRISTY have seduced me with their new CD, Caravan--beautiful vocals and a deep sound that creates a very special atmosphere."
- Mike Penard, ISA Radio, France
- Simon Beards, Maverick Magazine, UK 5 Star review!
"Fine songwriting, married to excellent singing and performing with thoughtful arrangements. An entire program of Burns and Kristy could be only one that would satisfy the soul."
- John Apice, No Depression music blog (full stellar review here:)
http://www.nodepression.com/profiles/blogs/burns-kristy-caravan-independent-release-trespass-music
“Burns & Kristy's "Caravan" is an amazing journey through some of the best songs I listened to this year... I didn't know 'em and I'm glad to have the chance to give coverage to their music.”
- Remo Ricaldone, American Roots DJ, Italy
"BURNS & KRISTY have seduced me with their new CD, Caravan--beautiful vocals and a deep sound that creates a very special atmosphere."
- Mike Penard, ISA Radio, France
Burns & Kristy
"INDIE FOLKY POP WITH A SPIRITUAL, WHIMSICAL ATTITUDE”
Burns and Kristy has been described as "Indie, folky pop with a spiritual and whimsical attitude".
Their songs range from deeply touching and inspiring to hysterically funny. Their live performances have a warm, friendly and fun presence, connecting deeply with the audience. The onstage banter is infectious!
"INDIE FOLKY POP WITH A SPIRITUAL, WHIMSICAL ATTITUDE”
Burns and Kristy has been described as "Indie, folky pop with a spiritual and whimsical attitude".
Their songs range from deeply touching and inspiring to hysterically funny. Their live performances have a warm, friendly and fun presence, connecting deeply with the audience. The onstage banter is infectious!
Terry Burns and Ron Kristy met when they were both living in Nashville, TN. Terry is a former staff writer for EMI Publishing, MCA/Universal and Larga Vista Music. Her songs have been recorded by many artists, including David Kersh, Lari White, River Road, Alecia Elliott, Ruby Lovett, Pam Rose, Dawn Sears, Jason Sellers, The Burns Sisters, and many more. Her music has been featured on various TV shows, including "Nashville", "The Fosters", "Alecia", and "Who Wants to Marry My Dad?". While in her Early 20's, Terry recorded 2 CDs on Columbia records with her sisters, "The Burns Sisters". She has also recorded an independent CD of some of her favorite tunes.
Ron Kristy has been composing music for Film/TV for many years. You can hear Ron's music everyday around the globe on shows such as "20/20", "Good Morning America", "American Idol", CBS Sports, and The Summer Olympic Games, to name just a few. He has composed award winning music scores for "Angel Stories", "Miracle Stories", and "Life after Life" on the Discovery Channel, and "Soul of the Senate" on PBS, among many others. Ron is a former staff writer at Warner Chappell Music in New York.
Rich DePaolo
Rich is a multi-instrumentalist (fretless bass, guitar, and vocals), singer-songwriter, and producer/engineer who has continued to be a prominent figure in Ithaca's music scene for many years, in genres as diverse as art rock, folk, blues, and a cappella. Besides being an integral member of the Burns and Kristy Band, he has a critically acclaimed solo release and was a principle writer and collaborator in the Ithaca based avant-rock quintet, Red Letter. In addition to producing and engineering dozens of records and mastering countless more, he has accompanied such notable regional and national performers as Martin Sexton, Sarah Harmer, Jimmy LaFave, and Tom Paxton. He toured extensively with The Burns Sisters Band, Toronto based singer-songwriter Douglas September, and Seattle based Michael Savage & Grace Hearn. He is currently finishing his second solo record.
Depending on the venue, Burns And Kristy perform as a full band with:
Doug Robinson
Doug is a guitarist, bass player, singer, and producer. Doug has had a lengthy career as a performer and studio musician. In addition to being a key member of the Burns and Kristy Band, Doug has toured frequently in the US, Canada, and Europe with the Burns Sisters Band, British acoustic guitar virtuoso, Martin Simpson, ragtime guitarist Bob Brozman, latin bluesman, Tino Gonzales, and Austin songwriter, Billy Eli. In 2003, he performed at Carnegie Hall with Johnny Russo's East Hill Classic Jazz Group, and has been featured in festival performances with European gypsy-swing guitarists, Stochelo Rosenberg and Romane. He also performs frequently with the Ithaca-based Djug Django, gypsy-swing band, The Molly MacMillan Jazz Trio, Jorge Cuevas' Caribe Jazz AllStars, and singer, Sally Ramirez.
Bill King
Bill plays drums and percussion, and has played for countless configurations of Ithaca's most respected musicians such as The Destination, Hank Roberts, Red Letter, Patti Witten, and Jennie Stearns, in projects ranging from experimental and jazz, to Americana. He is known for his sensitivity and subtlety, expressing an incredible dynamic range in live performance.
Rich is a multi-instrumentalist (fretless bass, guitar, and vocals), singer-songwriter, and producer/engineer who has continued to be a prominent figure in Ithaca's music scene for many years, in genres as diverse as art rock, folk, blues, and a cappella. Besides being an integral member of the Burns and Kristy Band, he has a critically acclaimed solo release and was a principle writer and collaborator in the Ithaca based avant-rock quintet, Red Letter. In addition to producing and engineering dozens of records and mastering countless more, he has accompanied such notable regional and national performers as Martin Sexton, Sarah Harmer, Jimmy LaFave, and Tom Paxton. He toured extensively with The Burns Sisters Band, Toronto based singer-songwriter Douglas September, and Seattle based Michael Savage & Grace Hearn. He is currently finishing his second solo record.
Depending on the venue, Burns And Kristy perform as a full band with:
Doug Robinson
Doug is a guitarist, bass player, singer, and producer. Doug has had a lengthy career as a performer and studio musician. In addition to being a key member of the Burns and Kristy Band, Doug has toured frequently in the US, Canada, and Europe with the Burns Sisters Band, British acoustic guitar virtuoso, Martin Simpson, ragtime guitarist Bob Brozman, latin bluesman, Tino Gonzales, and Austin songwriter, Billy Eli. In 2003, he performed at Carnegie Hall with Johnny Russo's East Hill Classic Jazz Group, and has been featured in festival performances with European gypsy-swing guitarists, Stochelo Rosenberg and Romane. He also performs frequently with the Ithaca-based Djug Django, gypsy-swing band, The Molly MacMillan Jazz Trio, Jorge Cuevas' Caribe Jazz AllStars, and singer, Sally Ramirez.
Bill King
Bill plays drums and percussion, and has played for countless configurations of Ithaca's most respected musicians such as The Destination, Hank Roberts, Red Letter, Patti Witten, and Jennie Stearns, in projects ranging from experimental and jazz, to Americana. He is known for his sensitivity and subtlety, expressing an incredible dynamic range in live performance.