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OUR MYSPACE PAGE IS MOVING!!!

The Embers MySpace page is moving to a new domain name! Our new page will be www.myspace.com/theembers. We were waiting for this URL to free up, and it finally has, and we did a long awaited re-modeling of our site! Make sure you check out our new page and become our friend. We've got all new pictures, videos and blogs up, along wih some other cool new features we've added. We will keep our old page up for a couple of months until you guys have all had a chance to make friends with us again!!!

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••Charles Wallert was the first recipient of Beach Music Association International "BMAI Songwriter" Award. Among the artists that Mr. Wallert has written and produced for are O.C. Smith, George Benson, Cuba Gooding, Dionne Warwick, Chuck Jackson, The Main Ingredient and The Embers. Mr. Wallert serves currently as president of Society of Singers, Chapter East. BMAI president, Harry Turner, stated, "Charles Wallert has been recognized for the many songs he has penned including Brenda, which is considered one of the all time Beach Music classics, Additionally BMAI recognizes how much Mr. Wallert has done for our industry throughout the years in bringing this music genre to world wide attention".

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George Benson Wins Grammy's Nine and Ten!!!

••The Embers would like to congratulate longtime partner and friend George Benson. He has collected two more Grammy's bringing his lifetime total to TEN. Mr. Benson won "Best Pop Vocal Instrumental Performance for 'Mornin' with Al Jarreau" and "Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance for 'God Bless the Child' with Al Jarreau featuring Jill Scott". We are honored as George is featured on the Embers Super Collaboration album singing the track 'New York City'. He continues to make great music as he makes history. Congratulations!

••Stars Lend Talents to “N.C. In Tune” Benefit CD

The Embers, Branford Marsalis, Charlie Daniels, Doc Watson, Nnenna Freelon, Katharine Whalen, and other well-known musicians with North Carolina ties have donated music to a CD fundraiser, “N.C. In Tune.” The Embers single 'Beach Music' is featured on the album. The CD is produced by the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources.

“Proceeds from the sale of the CD will purchase instruments and sheet music to benefit music education,” said Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Lisbeth C. “Libba” Evans. “North Carolina music traditions are known around the world, and we are very grateful to these artists for donating their talents.” The CD can be ordered by going to www.ncpublications.com, or calling (919) 807-7386. The price of the CD is $15 and is tax deductible.

••The Embers are currently recording their new album - "The Show Must Go On" - which will be released later this year.

The Embers are Heart and Soul, Rhythm and Blues. Since the groups inception in 1958, the Embers have been touring, turning out albums and hit songs. In 2007, the trend will continue. As they say - "The Show Must Go On"

The Embers are truly a storied tradition. Over the years, personel has changed but the drive and motivation for top quality music and showmanship is stronger than ever. In 2004, the Embers released their first album from the Independent Label Bluewater Recordings, Inc. The Album entitled "The Embers Beach Music Super Collaboration" included guest artists George Benson, Cuba Gooding, LaTanya Hall, Darryl Tookes, Ronnie Limar, Coral and even the late great Mr. O.C. Smith. The first release from The Beach Music Collaboration Album was 'Beach Music'. Long standing magazine publication soulwalking named 'Beach Music' 8 in their top 20 Soul tracks of the year for 2005. Another track from the album - 'All I Ever Wanted Was You' - came in at 16! These songs are ranked by radio play and listener popularity. The album was also reviewed by soulwalking's 'Listen out for 2005...' section. This album is available at cdbaby.com!

The Embers current project is not a collaboration effort but a potential addiction! As with their first Bluewater release, The Embers continue their strong message of love and harmony combined with great songs and contagious melodies. The Embers continue to employ fully orchestrated arrangements from the incomparable Joseph Joubert who's credits most recently include The Color Purple on Broadway. Songwriters include the Multi-Grammy Nominated Jimmy George ('I'll Always Love You' and 'Just To See Her') and the Legendary Steals Brothers (Could It Be I'm Falling In Love). The Embers engineer is Mr. Gary Chester who's credits are simply too numerous to even begin to name. He is the best in the business.

Charles Wallert is the producer for The Embers. Known as "The Singer's Producer", his expertise and love for music only accentuates the artistry and significance behind every Embers recording. He was most recently unanimously elected President of the East Coast Chapter of The Society of Singers.

The Embers new Album - "The Show Must Go On" - is set for release this year. Join the Embers mailing list to stay up to date with the latest news, announcements and tour dates. Also, visit the Embers website for photos from shows, band member bios and much more! The Embers record exclusively for Bluewater Recordings, Inc. of New York City.

The Society of Singers is a non-profit tax-exempt charitable organization founded twenty two years ago to support the health and welfare of professional singers in need of assistance due to personal, family or medical crisis. One of the Societies most compelling characteristics is that you don't have to be a singer to join! Please visit the SOS web home to learn how you can be part of such an exemplary purpose.

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