Well known in Tucson, AZ, 8 Minutes to Burn is a collaboration of musicians stemming from multiple musical backgrounds including Southern Rock, New Orleans Funk, The Grateful Dead and Roots Reggae. Using these musical styles as a foundation, the band places no boundaries on the music which may travel through multiple genres, all the while interweaving life lessons within the lyrics. The use of unique styles and sounds has proven to build a reputation throughout the region as a festive band, lending the opportunity to play festivals such as Gem & Jam and Wild Wild West Fest, while opening shows for a variety of national acts including Galactic, The Skatalites, Stanley Jordan, Particle, Papadosio, and Dumpstaphunk. 8M2B was featured in Relix Magazine’s Artists On The Rise in the April-May 2014 issue and will be making appearances in upcoming local, regional, and national festivals.