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Zeke Escobedo,
a San Antonio local, is
the leader and founder of
Burgundy. He started
his first band, The Harlem's at 15 years old.
Zeke spent time in
New Mexico
where he played with members of Jimmy Gilmore and
the Fireballs.
On his return to San Antonio,
he played with various local groups, including a 20
piece orchestra, as well as 10 years with
internationally known Rene and Rene.
Zeke formed Burgundy
in 1989 with his son Mike (see below). He
credits his musical influence growing up listening
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Mike Escobedo,
raised in
San Antonio is one of the original members of
Burgundy, starting the band
in 1989 with his dad, Zeke. He started playing
the drums at age 3, later moving on to guitar and
keyboards.
Mike took a break from
Burgundy and toured the U.S. for 8 months with the band
Desert Wind. His musical influence is derived
from growing up listening to a variety of music
ranging from Jazz, R&B, Country and Rock.
When Mike's not playing music, he spends his time running his Door
Business (A+ Door & Service Co.) |
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Luis Ortiz
is a San Antonio native and a self taught musician.
Luis learned to sing harmony while listening to the
radio with his brother. “I didn’t even know it was
harmony then, I was just doing the ‘other’ voice”,
Ortiz laughs.
In addition to being an accomplished musician and vocalist;
Ortiz authored the band Culturas’ mega hits “Besame”
and “Ay Mama”. His smooth vocal style and grassroots
guitar playing made his transition into Burgundy
seamless. |
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Mickey Scott is the newest member to join
Burgundy.
Mickey was raised in the Pacific NW and began
playing at 14,first band at age 15 playing ever
since. Played in a variety of bands playing rock,
oldies, blues and country. Traveled extensively in
club bands covering 25 states,4 provinces and 5
countries. Played throughout the west, Midwest,
Canada and Pacific Rim (Korea, Japan, Philippines)
playing for Air Force Troops. Now based in Texas
having fun playing with Burgundy.. |
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Dave Goodman,
is one of the recognized pedal steel
guitar players in the
San Antonio region, and
can double on the lead guitar as well. Dave is adept at many genres of music
(country, pop, rock, and Tejano) and is a very valuable asset to the variety
of music offered by Burgundy.
Dave's experience goes back to early 1980's until now during which he has
played with several local and regional bands, including first place finishes
in the San Antonio Rodeo battle of the bands competition. |
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