The Toucan Brothers include: Don Burke- Rhythm Guitar and Lead Vocals, Bob Burke- Bass and Vocals, Jimmy Young- Drums and Vocals, Glenn Miller- Lead Guitar and Vocals, Mark "Paint" Liatis- Percussion.
Influences
B.W. Stevenson, Michael Martin Murphey, Jerry Jeff Walker, Jimmy Buffett, Jackson Browne, Bruce Springteen, John Mellencamp, Loggins and Messina, The Kingston Trio, Willie Nelson, The Doobie Brothers, Lynrd Skynrd, Steven Fromholz, The Allman Brothers, CSN&Y, James Taylor, Paul Simon, John Denver, The Eagles, The Beatles, The Police, Dan Fogelberg, Rusty Wier, Poco, Pure Prairie League, Fleetwood Mac, The Beach Boys, Santana, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce, Peter, Paul and Mary, Steely Dan, Tony Bennett, The Grateful Dead, Chicago, Nat "King" Cole, Joe "King" Carrasco, Led Zeppelin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Sting, Bob Wills, ZZ Top, Bob Marley, The Rolling Stones, Dwight Yoakam, Frank Sinatra, The Moody Blues, Hank Williams, Joe Walsh, J. D. Souther, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Emmylou Harris, The Everly Brothers, The Chieftains, Brave Combo, Texas Tornados, Chuck Pyle, Johnny Cash, Roger Miller, The Ventures, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Van Morrison, Neil Young
Sounds Like
"...wave after wave of his countrified surf-rock jams. Hang 10!" -- Dallas Morning News.---------------------------------------------------------------
Try my CD "Late on a Summer Night", available at MyTexasMusic.com/DonBurke or at cdbaby.com/donburke, and see for yourself.
Influenced by genres such as folk, southern rock, Tex-Mex, country, and alternative rock, Don Burke's "Late on a Summer Night" combines each of these styles using their common acoustic thread. With a particular feel for coastally-based, story-driven songs, Burke, who fronts the trop-rock Toucan Brothers, strips away the electric drive employed by his band, and returns with a myriad of layers and textures provided by a variety of acoustic instruments. The result is a look into a unique place, where nothing is unusual or surprising, but instead, a place where anyone can identify with the experiences and conditions in the songs.
Although the record is acoustic, it is far from sparse, though, on two songs, "Shadow Movie Stars" and "Where Texas Meets The Sea", Burke appropriately and skillfully accompanies himself on a lone guitar while describing both the problems and benefits of life's changes. The other songs on the album utilize whatever instruments necessary to achieve a full sound and effectively tell their stories.
Producer Doc Wesson expertly melds the talents and performances of national level session musicians Jim Richmond (David Allen Coe- electric-, steel-, and gut-stringed guitars, lap steel, mandolin, and violin), Curtis Tilton (David Soul- acoustic bass and background vocals), Jim Reiss (George Strait- electric guitar), himself (Jann Browne, Grand Ol' Opry- bongos, congas, keyboards, background vocals, and various and sundry clavas, shakers,etc.), with Burke (six- and twelve-stringed guitars, banjo and lead vocals). The arrangements and overall production is rich, enough so that it was surprising to learn that there is no full drum kit anywhere on the record.
Though this is Burke's first solo effort, he is a veteran performer of over forty years, thirty professionally, and has performed internationally and on several other artist's sessions in the Dallas area. He's currently producing fellow Texas Coastal artist Scotty Lee Shuffield's latest CD, "Six String Sailor", featuring members from his band, The Toucan Brothers, due at the end of 2007.
"Late on a Summer Night" is available at MyTexasMusic.com/DonBurke and cdbaby.com/donburke.
Dear Don Burke, It's after Halloween and the busy holidays are approaching. Take a break and drop by to listen to my featured songs. You may find my music to be just the calm you need during this hectic time of the year. I appreciate your friendship and I hope you enjoy the music. I wish you much joy and peace.
Thanks for supporting our Troops! I appreciate it and I know our Troops appreciate it.
If you would like to help us thank those still serving overseas and help those coming home wounded, please stop by the profile, read the latest blog and do what you can.
Dear Friend I haven't heard from you in a while. I invite you to stop by the site and take a look around. I've added pictures of our Grand Canyon Shows. Drop by and leave a comment! Jeff
Hey Don I had a blast last night at the Babyboomer Birthday Bash! Thanks again for having me there. It was real good to see friends I haven't seen in way too long.
Thanks for being such a great friend!!! YOU ROCK!!! Have a great weekend!!!!!
If you are around Friday August 28th I'll be having a big show at Tumbleweed Texas with the Spiffingtons in Houston Texas I really hope to see you there!!! Love ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
Thank you so much for an amazing evening. You are a wonderful songwriter and storyteller. You are what this Thursday night gig is all about. The crowd was small but what you did for us in the way of motivation to keep this thing going and growing is beyond words. Thank you for a wonderfully memorable night! Here's to the sea!
We are very excited about welcoming you to the Pirates Club stage tonight as our first songwriter in our our new weekly event to showcase great Texas talent. Can't wait to meet you!
Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving............LaDonna
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