San Diego Reader

Gordo: Guitar (electric), Vocals | David Medrano: Drums | David Vazquez: Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric) | Dario Pinoargote: Bass guitar | Salomon Pinoargote: Percussion, Saxophone

Genre: Punk, Rock, Surf

Upcoming Local Shows

• Oceanside Drive-In — Saturday, June 1

• The Shakedown Bar — Saturday, June 1

Related Links

• Embalmers website

• "What I Did Last Summer" · Dec. 17, 2008

Synoposis

Background:

Surf/punk/horror band the Embalmers are fronted by singer-guitarist Gordo, who in 2008 served 180 days at three different county jails, having pleaded guilty to a felony terrorist threat to a police officer and DUI.

“I passed the time by shadowboxing and composing songs in my head. Not comparing myself to them, but I drew inspiration from other musicians, like Tupac and Merle Haggard, who also did time. No disrespect to Johnny Cash, but he only did two days.…

“I did the crime and I served the time. I will always live my life wild and free. A little county time is not going to break my spirit, and neither is being harassed by the man.”

Discography