Queen City Sounds Podcast S4E30: The Burrito Brothers

The Burrito Brothers, photo courtesy the artists

The Burrito Brothers is the current incarnation of the musical legacy of of a band whose roots began with The Flying Burrito Brothers who helped to pioneer country rock with a touch of psychedelia in 1968. Across its decades of an evolving membership with keyboardist and vocalist Chris James, a former music journalist with industry experience, taking up the de facto reigns of leading the band around 2010 the group has turned in finely crafted music with impressive musicianship. In 2023 The Burrito Brothers released its latest record Together reflects the eclectic influences that have shaped the sound with some atmospheric shimmer and warm melodies that render the songs both pastoral and expansive. Album closer “History Suite” ties together how the record embraces where the band has been and the contributions of its vast membership while looking forward to where it will go next through the metaphor of how personal relationships change across time.

Listen to our interview with Chris James on Bandcamp and follow The Burrito Brothers at the links below.

theburritobrothers.net

The Burrito Brothers on Facebook

The Burrito Brothers on Apple Music