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The Burroughs Catch a Groove with New Single “Baby Get Down”

The Burroughs are back with a music video for their single “Baby Get Down” released on August 13.

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The Burroughs are back with a music video for their single “Baby Get Down” released on August 13. Urging listeners to get up and move, the new video echoes laid-back beats, sexy lyrics, and fiery horns for a tune that hits hard on the dance floor.

“Baby Get Down” is a song designed to unite people under the holy banner of the get down and the video does just that with a full cast of people shaking their “rumpadumps.” Lead singer Johnny Burroughs was inspired to write the song after a night of dancing to the legendary funk band “ZAPP,” Written and produced by Johnny Burroughs, the song paints a classic story of one person pursuing another on the dance floor starting with a chorus of soaring vocals before falling into a laid back funky beat. Once the chorus drops and the horns hit, listeners can’t help but get up, get down and “shake their rumps” as the song instructs. Dancers Alicia Viezcas, Gracie Eaton, and Gabriella Lozano bring the story to life in the video by joining Johnny Burroughs for some sleek choreography. Karen Burroughs plays the flirtatious lead opposite Johnny Burroughs, reenacting the fateful night the song was conceived.

“Baby Get Down” is the second release of the year by The Burroughs that was written, arranged, performed, and produced completely by members of the band. Shot by Joe Brayan and directed, edited, and choreographed by Johnny Burroughs, the video for “Baby Get Down” brings the energy of this swagger-filled summer jam to life with dramatic lighting as the dancers dance in perfect sync, and the band performs, parties, and invites you to get down.

Steeped in classic soul standards and outfitted with modern flair, The Burroughs is a nine-piece band with a powerhouse sound that has been electrifying audiences across Colorado and beyond. Since 2013, the band has lit up stages with their trademark brand of “Sweaty Soul Music,” quickly earning their rightful place as one of the best live bands in the region.

No newcomer to uplifting spirits, Johnny Burroughs has a background working as a licensed minister and music pastor. His church upbringing serves him well on stage, where the red-headed frontman sings, dances, and screams audiences into a revival-like frenzy. His dynamite backing band includes a sizzling 4 piece horn section and tight 4 piece rhythm section that are as versatile as they are fun to watch. The band’s live performances are capped by choreographed dancing, soaring solos, and funky grooves, with the goal of moving the audience to a joyful celebration by each show’s closing tune.

Cover art for “Baby Get Down” by The Burroughs

Dawn Jones is the curator of the V13 imPRESSED Column. Previously known as imPRESSED Indie Music Blog, Jones and her team joined forces with V13 in 2020 to collaborate on an exclusive column on V13's site (imPRESSED) to bring a niche focus to the rapidly evolving indie music genre. Dawn is also the founder of Pressed PR - a boutique PR agency that focuses on PR for independent creatives. Pressed PR’s team works on a variety of campaigns partnering with independent filmmakers, independent artists, and independent labels. Pressed PR’s music clientele has landed in the pages of Billboard, Atwood Magazine, EARMILK, HYPE Magazine, and many others.

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