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Ember Road
Vintage soul. Modern rock.

A soul-rock trio from Boulder, Colorado. The debut album is out on 180-gram vinyl and in hi-res digital.

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New single

Home (Radio Edit)

Home · 04:06

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Live on tour

Three nights, from Madison Square Garden to Red Rocks.

Mar 15

Vintage Soul Tour: New York

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY · 8:00 PM

Headliner VIP available

From $75
Mar 18

Vintage Soul Tour: Los Angeles

The Forum, Los Angeles, CA · 9:00 PM

From $65
Sold out
Mar 22

Red Rocks Music Festival

Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO · 6:00 PM

Festival

From $95

Ticket types

General Admission · $75: Standing room, first come first served
Reserved Seating · $125: Assigned seat in sections 100-200
VIP Package · $250: Early entry, meet & greet, merch bundle

Merch and vinyl

The debut on vinyl and digital, plus apparel and a mug.

Black Glossy Mug

This cupboard essential is sturdy, sleek, and perfect for your morning java or afternoon tea.

$12.00

Pre-order

EMBER ROAD - 180 Gram Standard Black Vinyl

The debut album from Boulder's soul-rock torchbearers EMBER ROAD — pressed on audiophile-grade 180-gram black vinyl. Mixed by Michael Brauer (Coldplay, My Morning Jacket, Rolling Stones).

$25.00

EMBER ROAD Digital Album

The debut album from Boulder's soul-rock torchbearers EMBER ROAD — Includes 24/48 .wav files for audiophile-quality digital listening.

$10.00

Limited edition

EMBER ROAD – 180g Limited Edition Boulder Smoke Variant

A hometown piece of Colorado magic — the 180-gram "Boulder Smoke" variant, limited to just 500 copies, each uniquely swirled and pressed at Paramount Pressing.

$27.00

Unisex Classic Tee

The 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits.

$25.50

New

Unisex Hoodie

Who knew that the softest hoodie you'll ever own comes with such a cool design. You won't regret buying this classic streetwear piece of apparel with a convenient pouch pocket and warm hood for chilly evenings.

$39.00

Every release, in one place

Six releases ahead of the debut album.

Home

Released: Aug 8, 2025
Tracks: 2
Length: 07:08

Home (Radio Edit)04:06
Leaving Our Lives03:02

Leaving Our Lives

Released: Jul 11, 2025
Tracks: 2
Length: 09:06

Leaving Our Lives03:02
Oslo06:04

Oslo

Released: Jun 13, 2025
Tracks: 3
Length: 14:46

Oslo (Radio Edit)04:28
Oslo06:04
Mourning Light04:14

Mourning Light

Released: Apr 25, 2025
Tracks: 2
Length: 08:32

Mourning Light04:14
Simply Avanti04:18

Simply Avanti

Released: Mar 14, 2025
Tracks: 2
Length: 07:56

Simply Avanti04:20
Radio Warning03:36

Radio Warning

Released: Oct 22, 2024
Tracks: 1
Length: 03:36

Radio Warning03:36

What the press says

Addictive, powerful, and drenched in kick-the-door-down energy.

TATTOO
Simultaneously urgent and timeless.

Musicforall
As if Pink Floyd and Lynyrd Skynyrd had a child.

Roadiemusic

Meet the band

Tonin

Producer & Multi-Instrumentalist

Tonin is the glue behind Ember Road. With a keen ear for melody and a talent for crafting rich soundscapes, he brings a unique vision to Brian Sachs' lyrics. Known for seamlessly blending genres, Tonin's production enhances the raw energy of the band, helping to shape their powerful, genre-defying sound.

Plays

GuitarBassSynthProduction

Influences: Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Tame Impala

Brian Sachs

Drums & Songwriting

Brian Sachs made his mark in the 90s as the drummer for pioneering jam band The Authority, performing over 200 shows a year and sharing stages with Phish, Blues Traveler, and Dave Matthews. After the tragic loss of their manager Bill Graham, The Authority disbanded, but Brian continued creating. Now, with Ember Road, he brings decades of rhythm and resilience to the next chapter of rock.

Plays

DrumsPercussionSongwriting

Influences: The Grateful Dead, Phish, John Bonham

Shelby Kemp

Lead Vocals

Shelby Kemp fronts Ember Road with raw vocal power and soulful delivery. His voice channels the heart of vintage rock while driving the band's modern edge. Whether belting an anthem or delivering intimate lines, Shelby brings unmatched presence to every performance.

Plays

Vocals

Influences: Otis Redding, Chris Cornell, The Rolling Stones