Meet the Band

So what do a receptionist, a piano teacher, an EMT, and a writer all have in common? A love of cars, good food, pool, long walks, and of course, Music. An unlikely lot of musicians fronted by writers Sean Uminski and Ferdinand Torres, Emberson is an alt-rock band based out of San Bernardino, California. Within throwing distance of San Diego and Los Angeles, the band has played shows all over Southern California.

 
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Sean Uminski

Oh boy, where do you start with Sean… Not the youngest, but definitely the least mature member of the band. Sean spends some of his free time writing music, cooking, hiking easy trails, driving, and going to school as a production and engineering major. Fun fact about Sean: he can’t memorize anything to save his life. He currently does not know his own social security number. No really, he doesn’t know it. Sean does write music, however. He’s one of the members of the writing team behind all of Emberson’s music catalog.

@seanuminski

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Zach Palasek

What a guy. Taking classes in nursing and music, Zach also devotes a large amount of time to his many musical endeavors, from a jazz band, to his other project Defenestration, to Emberson. Zach is an EMT which means not only can he keep a beat going behind the drum kit, but he can also keep one going in your heart.

@palazach

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AJ Day

We all call her Alex. What she lacks in stature, she makes up for in talent. Whenever Alex is on stage, all eyes are on her. She’s currently majoring in music at CSU Northridge and also teaches at the middle school level. She splits her time between Emberson and her other band, Viridian Lights. It doesn’t matter if she’s behind a Les Paul or a Telecaster. You’ll be sure to enjoy her performance.

@ajdayguitar

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Dominic Light

Dominic is the only member of Emberson who is currently married. He spends his days in music and recording classes at Riverside City College. Dominic also devotes time to teaching music at the middle school level. Like Sean and Ferdinand, Dominic devotes a lot of his free time to writing and developing music. Playing piano, guitar, violin, ukulele, tambourine, and singing, we always have Dominic going through a borderline panic attack.

@broken_intentions_

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Ferdinand Torres

Ferdinand is the founding father of Emberson. Responsible for writing Sirens, and co-writing Sleepless and Just 22, Ferdinand recently earned his music degree from CSU San Bernardino. When he’s free, he’s writing music, working out, and spending time with his girlfriend, Stephanie. While his busy schedule keeps him from being on stage with the band most of the time, he’s an integral part of the group.

@amedessu

 

Honorary Members + Alumni

The talented and wonderful people who we’ve had the pleasure of working with, either on stage or in the studio.

  • Stephanie Bustos (Bass)

  • Joseph Bergee (Guitar)

  • Morgan Bergee (Drums)

  • Dylan Palasek (Bass)

  • Sydnee Castillo (Vocals)

  • Brianna Benson (Vocals)

  • Victor Ortega (Drums)

  • Bryant Uribe (Bass, Writing Credits: Just 22)

  • Veronica Asuelime (Drums)

  • Kameron McConnell (Guitar)

  • Chris Fox (Bass)

  • Jarod Chapparo (Guitar)

  • Murray Cohen (Bass)

  • Elizabeth Rivera (Vocals)

  • Quadree Singer (Drums)

  • Steven Martinez (Alto Saxophone)