8½ Souvenirs Explained
8½ Souvenirs is an American swing revival band that is currently active, since 1993.[1]
The band was signed to RCA Victor and had two albums on that label, as well as two under indie labels in Austin, Texas. 8½ Souvenirs is named after the film 8½, directed by Federico Fellini, and the song "Souvenirs" by gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt
The band appeared on Austin City Limits in April 1998.[2]
Personnel
The band lineup evolved over the years. During different periods, the personnel included:
- Olivier Giraud (guitar, vocals) The founder and key member of the Souvenirs. Now a member of the band Continental Graffiti.
- Tony Balbineau (vocals, rhythm guitar)[3]
- Todd Wulfmeyer (bass)
- Kathy Kiser (vocals)
- Glover Gill (piano)
- Adam Berlin (drums)
- Juliana Sheffield (vocals)
- Kevin Smith (bass)
- Justin Sherburn (piano)
- Rob Kidd (drums)
- Chrysta Bell (vocals)
Discography
- Happy Feet (RCA Victor, 1995)
- Twisted Desire (RCA Victor, 1999)
- Live Memories (Giraudo, 2000)
References
- Web site: Gray . Christopher . French Ticklers . December 17, 2004. 2023-08-21 . . en-US.
- Web site: Austin City Limits Season 23 Episode 10 – Boz Scaggs followed by 8 1/2 Souvenirs. https://web.archive.org/web/20121026074146/http://www.tv.com/shows/austin-city-limits/boz-scaggs-followed-by-8-1-2-souvenirs-1124725/. October 26, 2012. TV.com.
- Web site: Curtin . Kevin . Rascoe . Rachel . Toland . Michael . Thomas . Morgan-Taylor . Salazar . Mars . Ramirez . Alejandra. What We're Listening to Right Now . January 28, 2022. 2023-08-21 . . en-US.
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