EMC Trio

Ensley Riley - Vocals
Matt Riley - Bass
Craig Smith - Guitar




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The EMC Trio is a female fronted, dynamic three-pieced acoustic act based in Central Florida playing songs from the sixties to current top 40. A rare collaboration of members from some of the most popular original, cover and tribute bands in Central Florida.

The EMC Trio combines the highest level of musicianship from some of the best guitar playing your likely to come across locally to acoustic bass and vocals that can go from velvet sessions to powerhouse styles and beyond. Putting a new spin on the typical acoustic act they bring years of experience in full band success (FuRious!, Dirrty Hairy, Luminescence, Generation E, Superfreak etc. al) to step back and go unplugged into an original acoustic sound. They undeniably have the most diverse song list of any cover and or acoustic band in Florida and the professional musicianship and experience to deliver night after night!

All three members are seasoned professionals and have opened or headlined for major acts and venues throughout the nation. Each musician brings with them years of experience, endorsements, creative talent, publicity, national and local radio airplay, performances and touring from coast to coast. (read less)

Biography

Ensley Riley
Dynamic vocalist, Ensley Riley began her journey in the music industry from an early age. Originally from Tennessee, she grew up on the stage performing in Nashville's most famous venues headlining or opening for major acts such as Tanya Tucker and performing at the Grand Ole Opry.

Putting a record deal on hold to pursue her college degree, she left Nashville to attend the University of Tennessee. Her audience only grew as she became a regular fixture performing on the popular college strip, filling clubs to capacity. After graduating she relocated to Los Angeles and began immediately working with the top industry musicians including Grammy winning producer Glen Ballard (Alanis Morissette, No Doubt, Dave Matthews Band). Performing with a variety of professionals she became a regular performer on the Sunset Strip (Whisky A Go Go, Roxy, Viper Room). Wanting to be closer to family Ensley relocated to Orlando, FL where she has become a fixture on the local scene providing lead vocals for popular acoustic and full band projects.

Matt Riley
Providing the heartbeat of the band is Matt Riley "The Bassmaniac." According to Steve Ofield of FOX 35 News, Matt can "turn even the crankiest fan into a jumping, screaming fool." His amazing talent is unmatched as he slaps and pops through his bass lines influenced by bassists Robert Trujillo, Adam Nitti, Flea, and Les Claypool. Matt has been a regular fixture in the Orlando music scene for over twenty five years as a founding member of bands such as FuRious! aka "furious george."

FuRious! were introduced to the industry by capturing the Battle of the Bands title at the House of Blues. They were immediately flown to Chicago and put on the Suicidal Tendencies shows. Throughout their journey, FuRious! shared the stage with national acts such as Candlebox, Godsmack, Sevendust and Jimmy's Chicken Shack and won the 2001 "People's Music Award" for the category of "Best Rap/Rock/Hip-Hop Artist." They also won "Band of the Year" for The Hard Rock, Orlando in a national competition and played countless sold out concerts. Matt performs acoustic and electric bass and provides lead and backup vocals for EMC Trio.

Craig Smith
AKA The artist formerly known as "DirrtyCraig" has been melting faces with his 80's Tribute Dirrty Hairy since 2003. Hailing from North East Ohio Craig cut his teeth on the Cleveland Metal and Rock scene before moving to Central Florida in 1999.

Upon arrival he immediately jumped in regional touring Funk/Disco band "Superfreak" and played up and down both sides of the Florida Coastline for over a year. As a member of The Nation, Dirrty Hairy, Superfreak, Them and Luminescence Craig has played over 2000 live shows.

In addition to being an in-demand Guitar Instructor, Craig also performs as the lead guitarist in the acclaimed musical "Luminescence: A Christmas Fantasy" 4 years and running, at The Gaylord Palms Resort. Craig has shared the stage or opened for such acts as Firehouse, Warrant, Skid Row, Jackyl, Ratt, Donnie Iris, Molly Hatchet, Paul Gilbert, Jani Lane, Stephen Pearcy, Slaughter, Jeff Blando, Bang Tango, Rob Rock and many more.