About Us

Now, some stories just can’t be told in a hurry. They need the grit of the road, the soft glow of the late hours, and a whole heap of patience.

The Charcoal Sunset, that Americana outfit out of Berlin led by
singer-songwriter Juri Member, is a true voice of that kind of journey.
Starting out back in 2007, they didn't take long to make a name for themselves as one of the most honest-to-goodness secrets on the scene. Folks started taking notice real quick—Rolling Stone even tipped their hat to ‘em, naming their track "Demo of the Month." Their debut record caught a fair share of praise, too, with people talking about it from the local papers all the way across the country.
But it was up on the stage where they proved their sound didn't have any borders. Opening up for heavy hitters like The Avett Brothers from the States or UK’s folk-visionary Seth Lakeman, they played for folks from all over. They showed the world that Americana from Berlin can have roots just as deep and a heart just as urgent as any honky-tonk down South or any urban rodeo they find themselves in..
Come  2026, The Charcoal Sunset is fixin’ to release their long-overdue LP, “Souvenirs” on the international renowned label Bear Family Records.. It’s a record that doesn't just bridge the gap—it’s kept those years safe in a bottle. “Souvenirs” is an inventory of the band in the here and now. The
sound has that analog warmth and the kind of maturity you only get from a band that ain’t got nothing to prove, but a whole lot to say.
The Charcoal Sunset is back in the saddle. Look for “Souvenirs” on 12-inch vinyl and everywhere music still takes root.