DERRINGER DISCOVERIES

ARTIST: Erin & The Wildfire

LOCATION: Richmond, Virginia, USA

FEATURED: Episode 32

From the band's website:

Virginia roots, powerful vocals, and an indie-pop soul.

Erin & The Wildfire started as four college kids in Charlottesville, Virginia, making music just for fun, but has grown into a flourishing, decade-long musical relationship among four best friends. E&TW, who now call Virginia’s capital city of Richmond home, have evolved their sound over the past ten years to where it currently stands firmly in the soul and indie-pop genres, drawing influences from a wide range of artists including Emily King, D’Angelo, YEBBA, Vulfpeck, and Donny Hathaway.

The band blends the expressive, powerhouse vocals of frontwoman, Erin Lunsford, with the pop, funk, and indie sensibilities of bandmates Ryan Lipps (guitar), Nick Quillen (drums), and Matt Wood (bass). In addition to the core four, E&TW has recently found a kindred musical soul in keyboardist Stephen Roach, who has played with the band since 2019. 

From Team Derringer:

Team Derringer loves Erin's potent vocals and the band's tight musicianship and technical brilliance. Together they produce some awesome grooves and terrific melodies that will pick you up and make you want to dance. Their lyrics explore life's challenges yet convey a spirit of hope, love, and self-acceptance. Fans of 60's soul, 70's funk, 80's dance, and 90's power pop need to look no further for a catalog of excellent tunes!