There are many bands or groups today, yet few are considered musical institutions. The Embers featuring Craig Woolard, have solidified their position as a thriving musical entity, leaving their mark on listeners for decades. The Embers featuring Craig Woolard boast numerous albums and single releases spanning decades, and all the crazes continue to exhibit top-quality showmanship, musicianship, and professionalism. Having been inducted into the South Carolina Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame and the South Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame, The Embers are honored to carry the moniker of North Carolina’s Official Ambassadors of Music.

They have traveled the country and the world and have performed for every event imaginable, from the highest dignitaries to the hottest backyard frat parties. The Embers featuring Craig Woolard were also honored to travel throughout South Korea to perform their Christmas special ‘Christmas with the Embers’ on American Military bases for America’s troops in December 2007 and 2008. They were awarded Military Coins of Excellence for their distinguished service.

The Embers featuring Craig Woolard are widely considered a musical MARVEL and have laid the groundwork for what has become known as ‘Beach Music’ in the Carolinas, Virginias, the gulf coast region of North America, and every beach in between. They are a true musical tradition many Americans have listened to from childhood to adulthood. The Embers featuring Craig Woolard consider the genre of Beach Music as “music with a memory” and have been creating lasting memories since its inception in 1958. Simply put – Heart and Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Feel Good Music.