More good local kicks were found at La Garage a Go-Go (June 5, Will's Pub), a revivalist dance party that rolled back the clock 40-odd years. Listen, if you're gonna straight-up recycle, at least do it properly like Los Knievels, whose glorious garage rock blazed with real size, noise and soul. Also solid, if a little less all-out rousing, were billmates The Empyres. What this effective garage trio (led by Hate Bombs guitarist Dave Ewing) cedes to Los Knievels is sheer exhilaration, though, they made up for in efficiency and pop craftwork.
Bao Le-Huu, Orlando Weekly - June '09
Another nice night for rambling downtown in search of good stuff at the Anti*Pop Music Festival. So where did I go? Well, here's the recap...
On Friday, I caught an early set by the Empyres, which were pretty boss even though guitarist Dave Ewing kept accidentally unplugging his guitar cord. Nice work, though, for a really small crowd...
Jim Abbott, Orlando Sentinel Blog - Nov. '09
"Best high-kicking front-man backed [by] Orlando's grooviest Garage Rock band."
Hello Empyres! I fucking love your sound! If you need an opener I'm always here! I could throw a rock and hit BBQ from my house so I shall see ya there! SUPPORT LOCAL MUSICIANS!!!!!!
