Little Embers

Rank #33 Astoria, NY Americana / Indie Rock / Alt.Country

50% of sales go to the charity Sweet Relief.

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Members: Theresa Hoffmann/Writer,Vocals, Acoustic Guitar Anthony Rizzo/Electric Guitar

Sounds Like: Lucinda Williams, The Jayhawks, Cowboy Junkies, Wilco

Bio: Little Embers is a collaborative effort featuring Theresa Hoffmann & her husband Anthony Rizzo. While she writes the songs, he provides the setting from which the tunes take flight. Influenced by artists such as Wilco, Paul Westerberg and Lucinda Williams, L.E. has found their own unique style. A... See Full Bio

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: Little Embers has a show on 06/18/2013 at 07:00 PM @ SPIKE HILL in Brooklyn, NY... http://t.co/OcjgpvwEnt

Press

“Little Embers featured in The Garrett! http://www.thegarret.org/?p=580”

— The Garrett

“Little Embers' music featured on Milk Of Minutia Podcast! ”

— Kenneth Rodriguez, Milk Of Minutia

"Little Embers debut full length is a fantastic album..."

— William Helms, The Joy of Violent Movement

"Electric guitarist Anthony Rizzo calls on his punk roots (his band Garden Variety was a zine favorite in the early/mid-nineties) to keep these no-frills tunes gutsy without compromising the dreamy vibes. Theresa Hoffmann's rocker croon, a curious blend of whimsy and defiance, oscillates with the mood of the music. It's nice to hear artists play off each others' smoldering latencies with such sure-handed poise. They're dropping their new album, Raise the Dead, Saturday March 12th, so come out and discover this nice couple from Queens before everyone else does."

— Jeremy Brown, BeaconPass.com

"‎Little Embers deliver a bitter-sweet ecstasy."

— Vladimir Vukicevic , CTO RocketHub Inc.

“As you know, I love that Little Embers CD, have told a lot of people about it, and of course I still play it a lot. I've had tons of records and CDs in my time, but this is the first one that I like every tune on it in totality. Dylan's Blonde on Blonde is close, but still not wall-to-wall like the Little Embers. ”

— J. Orso, Fan

“Not only are K & I crazy about the "Raise the Dead" CD, but when we went to visit K's folks in Akron a few weeks ago, she turned her mom & mom's boyfriend onto it and THEY love it too!! ”

— K. Schienheit, Fan

"Her poetry is full of ambient concepts, wit, and creative structures. She doesn’t lean on end rhyme if it doesn’t come naturally to what she’s trying to say. And her imagery – “vultures stain my sky” – can be chilling."

— Aaron Lee, The Garret

"Little Embers music is a dark swirling revelation. Her voice is dark and sweet and it draws you in. Little Embers music has a sweet seductive edge. Her dark, caustic prespective on reality has a world weariness and innate wisdom that is quite compelling"

— McQ, New Century Music

“When Astoria’s own Little Embers took the stage, the band and its frontwoman Theresa Hoffman treated the crowd to the classic pop and catchy hooks that have made them an undeniable presence in the Queens music scene." ”

— Gina Sigillito, LIC Notes

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"Beacon" makes an appearanc...
Mar 21, 2012
We're excited to announce that our song "Beacon" makes an appearance in Mike Bir... [more]

Raise the Dead, L.E. debut ...
Apr 8, 2011
The CD is available for purchase via iTunes, last.fm, amazonMP3, spotify, zune a... [more]

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Sat
Jul 20

Rockwood Music Hall
New York, NY, US | 4:00pm
Rockwood Music Hall
New York, NY, US
Sat Jul 20 4:00pm
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Fri
Aug 9

SPIKE HILL
Brooklyn, NY, US | 7:00pm
SPIKE HILL
Brooklyn, NY, US
Fri Aug 09 7:00pm
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LITTLE EMBERS go on at 9:00 PM sharp, WITH CHARLIE AND CONCETTA www.reverbnation.com/charlierauhandconcettaabbate at 7:00 PM SHARP!
Mon
Sep 2

LIC Bar
Long Island City, NY, US | 2:00pm
LIC Bar
Long Island City, NY, US
Mon Sep 02 2:00pm
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The "Queens of Queens" annual event featuring female musicians from Queens. Not to be missed!!

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Fever
great songs, theresa's voice comes close to sheryl crow in "fashion police". yet I don't know if these guys take this as a compliment. however, dig this! all the best!
LOST CITY BAND
Enjoyin' your music Theresa & Anthony !!! Peace, LCB/jeffrey
Bloody Catholics
Back for another listen. Raise The Dead is a great song!
Netty Mac
Love "Cuddle Up"......Awesome Vocals and Sound Cheers & have a HUGE day!
Matthew Tully / Jam...
Really enjoyable music! Always a good listen.
Sills & Smith
Raise The Dead is a tremendous song, brimming with melody, brilliant singing and shimmering, swirling guitars. Frank Smith