Austin Chronicle: 1997 Musicians Register: B

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B.O.B. Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Outer stretching of tonality. Outer stretching of conscious. Ideas in the air at certain times. Land in different places. Improvisers who organize their lines around motives, colors, and rhythms.; Robert Eder, 512/338-4066
Backstabbing Playground: Cosmic self-confessional poet meets Steamboat dummy rocker.; Marble Head Johnson, 512/454-3376
Backwoods Bob Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Straight ahead rock & roll. One singer/guitar/lead, one bass, one drummer, one percussionist.; Rob Brooks, 512/447-5622
brooks@mail.utexas.edu
Backyard Epics Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Totally confused musically. Don't know when to quit. Beaten by the system. Would have to take a pay cut if we got signed. Attention starved but sincere.; Tommy Siragusa, 512/347-1898
sophisir@aol.com
Bad Barney & Blues Abuse Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Original rock with the occasional blues or classic rock cover thrown in if I'm in the mood. From solo acoustic pieces to hard driving trio rock we still set up... tune up... and floor it.; Cheree Bresett, 512/312-0481
Bad Livers Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: Call us what you like, just don't call us late for dinner.; Hogs on the Highway CD, Sugar Hill, '97; Horses in the Mines CD, Quarterstick, '94; Delusions of Banjer CD, Quarterstick, '92; Dust on the Bible CD, Quarterstick, '94; The Golden Years EP, Quarterstick, '92.; Davis McLarty Agency, 512/444-8750
mdrubin@bga.com, http://www.hyperweb.com/badlivers
Bill Bailey & the Wildbunch Country / Bluegrass: Traditional and original country & western music. Seasoned Texas dancehall bandleader Bill Bailey will cover Johnny Bush to Faron Young for you! Three to five pieces. Chi-chi bug.; Bill Bailey, 512/451-2809
Chas. Baker, Inc.: Classic Delta blues progressions updated with modern instrumentations and effects.; Chas. Baker, 512/833-6005
Marcia Ball Band: Gulf Coast rhythm and blues. Original and danceable.; David Hickey, 817/441-5488
Michael Ballew: Susan Longley, 512/476-0177; 476-7276
A Band Called Joe... Blues / R&B / Soul: The man. The band. The concept. To hear us is to know us! Veteran Sixth Street guitar & harp wizard Joe Richardson's new power trio. This is the real thing.; Marty, 512/249-1126
Julieann Banks Blues / R&B / Soul: "Renegade Soul." Two piece duo to full six piece band. It's good stuff.; Gold CD, '97; Apaches of Paris/Fireman's Daughter CD, '94.; Julieann Banks, 512/477-1554
Martin Banks: Martin Banks, 512/447-9225
R.C. Banks & the New Cotton Kings Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Blues & Zydeco.; Chanky Chank Man CD, Club de Musique, '96.; R.C. Banks, 512/353-5850
ad25660@swt.edu
Banned Wagon/Band Wagon/Band Waggin' Jazz / Big Band / Swing: Group creates eclectic improvisional jazz mix of congas, percussion, bass, keyboards, flute and viola. All original stuff, gets funky, bluesy, and wild.; Jim Moore, 512/445-2116
flutbrak@mindspring.com
Gale Barchus Reggae / Funk / World Music / Dance: Bass player, vocalist; all styles.; gale barchus, 512/482-8902
gbarchus@mail.utexas.edu, n/a
Michael Reed Barker Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: A veteran songwriter of 30 years, folk, blues, rock, country, ballads, Cajun, a virtual rainbow of creativity, a must see to believe kind of writer.; Jes Folk Vol. I CS, '96; CoolBreeze CD, '96; Valley Far Below CS, '97; Campfire Christmas CS, '96; Lookin' Around CS, '97.; William Durfor, 512/836-5039
mbarker@rumple.com
Georges Louis Barrera Blues / R&B / Soul: Performed and recorded throughout Texas (N.Y. Electric Ladyland). Played with excellent musicians throughout Texas and Louisiana. Country, blues, rock, Cajun, and Tejano. On-call drummer willing to commit with pro band.; Songs of the Southwest LP, Big Music America, '81.; Georges Louis Barrera, 512/462-0580; 416-2127
Lou Ann Barton: "The most commanding white female belter to erupt out of Texas since Janis Joplin" - Rolling Stone; Old Enough LP, Epic, '85; Forbidden Tunes CD, Spindletop, Dreams Come True LP, Antones,; Davis McLarty Agency, 512/444-8750; fax, 416-7531
...Based on a True Story Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Right here is what the musical world has been awaiting: Something new. Unusual tricks with fish plus a mechanical bowl that really looks innocent. May be used anywhere in the performance.; Craig/Jon, 512/441-7684
Gary Michael Bass Chamber / Classical / Vocal / Solo / Duo: Pianist, keyboardist, vocalist, arranger, songwriter. Contemporary classics to unforgettable standards. Timeless arrangements for weddings, private parties, receptions, anniversaries, and special events. Have keyboard - will travel. A symphony at my fingertips! Playing for 26 years.; Gary Michael Bass, 512/244-1925
Bayou Beaujolais Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Dance the Cajun two-step, Breaux Bridge shuffle, waltz, polka, cumbia, Malagasy hop and flamenco rock to this popular party band. Fiddle, accordion, hurdy-gurdy, French & Spanish vocals, guitar, bajo sexto, bass and percussion.; Serge LaÓnÈ, 512/320-8603
sergel@admin.stedwards.edu
Be Wires Cover Band: Charlie Hatchett, 512/453-6178
The Beached Buoys Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: Traditional American and British sea shanties as sung aboard the Tall ships during the Great Age of Sail (1830s-1880s). Educational and entertaining; all performances are geared towards audience participation.; Nautical But Nice The Twinstar Sampler CS, Twinstar, '92; The Twinstar Sampler CD/CS, Twinstar, '94.; Caryl P. Weiss, 512/928-8844
Beamers Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Charlie Hatchett, 512/453-6178
Toby Beau Band Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Inernational recording classic rock duo that blends 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's music combined with original material creating a new and original format.; My Angel Baby LP, RCA, '78; More Than a Love Song LP, RCA, '79; If You Believe LP, RCA, '80; Super Hits of the 70's (Volume 25) CD, Rhino, '95; Do You Love Me CD, RCA, '96.; Rennetta Dennett, 512/990-1757
info@tobybeau.com, http://www.tobybeau.com/
Vicka Behl: Vocals and back-up vocals; five-string fretted bass; five-string fretless bass; acoustic guitar; percussion; Vicka Behl, 512/263-8891
T. D. Bell: Austin's original R&B masters now nationwide and touring Europe. The best in blues guitar and piano availabe as full band or duo.; T. D. Bell, 512/476-3006
Bells of Joy: Ester or A.C. Littlefield, 512/477-4159
Heather Bennett Trio Jazz / Big Band / Swing: Acoustic jazz piano trio featuring original material.; New Light CD, '96; Throwing Sparks CD, '97.; Heather Bennett, 512/474-5448
hbennet@onr.com
Marc Benno: Rockin' blues music. All Benno original material.; Asylum Choir w/Leon Russell, A&M, Snake Charmer, Provogue Records,; Rob Thacker, 512/474-2727
Blind Belly Benton & the BenTones Jazz / Big Band / Swing: From Thirties jazz to Workingman's Bluegrass©, this four-piece acoustic band is a refreshing earful. Blues, classical, bluegrass, and jazz. Bob Stillinger-Mandolin, Ron Benton-Lead Guitar, Bill Koch-Bass, Robert Wyatt-Rhythm Guitar.; Robert Wyatt, 512/474-5212
rtwyatt@mail.utexas.edu
D.C. Bertoli & the Revelators Blues / R&B / Soul: Hipshakin' traditional blues born in the roadhouse. Smokin' blues from the Delta to Chicago, slow and sweet to lowdown and dirty. The kind of music that keeps it going well past the witchin' hour.; Howlin' Girl, 512/467-2615
howlingrl@aol.com
Beto y los Fairlanes Conjunto / Tejano / Salsa: Salsafied CD, dos, '95; The Eye of the Hurricane CD, Fable, '90.; Nancy Fly & Associates, 512/474-7419
nfly@aol.com, http://www.monstebit.com/nfly/
Big Band Sound of Austin Jazz / Big Band / Swing: Playing dance music of the Forties and Fifties. Now booking for spring and summer.; Stan Beard, 512/863-5079
beard@cnucorp.attmail.com
Big Foot Chester Blues / R&B / Soul: Ready to scrape their blood-clotted bootheels across the helpless face of a nation. "Robust harmonica and down in the alley originals." - Chris Morris, Billboard. "These kids are ready to juke." - Texas Monthly. Big Foot Chester is: Bill Anderson, Walter Daniels, Davy Jones, Angele C. Stavron, and Rich Malley.; The Devil in Me CD, Sympathy for the Recording Industry,; Walter Daniels, 512/928-2774
lljjd@utexdp.utexas.edu
Big John & the Hot Brown Boys Blues / R&B / Soul: Charlie Hatchett, 512/453-6178
Big Pow Wow Blues / R&B / Soul: The Big Pow Wow is Spencer Thomas, George Rarey, Jim Trimmier, Matt Ryan, and Nick Travis. So let's eat!; Big Pow Wow CD, Arr-Arr, '96.; Spencer Thomas, 512/416-9918
Big Sky Country / Bluegrass: Top 40 country and originals. Performed with Nashville acts, including Emilio, Ty Herndon, Ty England, Neal McCoy, David Ball, etc.; Lealean Peace, 512/863-0673
Big Time Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: This band doesn't have to blow its own horn for people to hear about them! Big Time really knows how to make a party unforgettable with their fusion of decades of dance classics.; Charlie Hatchett/Popular Talent, 512/453-6178; 499-0980
Big Town Swingtet Jazz / Big Band / Swing: Jump, jive, and swing with Austin's Big Town Swingtet. This eight-piece swing machine will have you jitterbuggin' all night, featuring originals and jazz classics. So fall in and "We the cats shall hep ya."; Steve Chase, 512/467-9336
Bigga Rhythm Reggae / Funk / World Music / Dance: Roots, reggae, and dance.; Blessed Man CD, Iegga, '96.; Bigga, 512/418-0746
Karen Biller: Drummer/percussionist. Styles include country, jazz, rockabilly, roots-rock, surf, blues, etc.; Karen Biller, 512/292-3812
kbiller@zilker.net
Bill Bingham: Will croon for food.; Bill Bingham, 512/478-1375
paladin@inetport.com
Bishop & Jones: Three-piece act performing at a variety of clubs. Blues, rock, country: We do it all.; Hugh Jones, 512/832-5558
Beth Black Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Original rockin' rhythm & blues with jazz inroads.; Beth Black CD, Shrike, '96.; Joan Grable, 512/327-7596
Blackened Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: An extraordinary metal band, richness of compositional arrangement technique melodic contour and textures. The Beatles of speed metal with chemistry.; Yesterday CS, '97.; Frank Granado, 512/357-9071
The Andy Blake Band Jazz / Big Band / Swing: Seven that play big band, jazz, Dixieland, and blues.; Andy Blake, 512/365-1207
andy@inetport.com
Joe Blanda Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: Singer-songwriter performing a mix of rock, pop, folk, and blues.; Joe Blanda, 512/467-2416
The Blenders Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Funky blues and funky rock. Guitars and bass that just won't stop. Add a beat and bust a rhyme. One funky blend that's hard to find.; Jake Emerson or Jason Meeker, 512/892-9558
jasonmkr76@mail.utexas.edu
The Blissful Crusader Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: It's a psychedelic trance with a traditional vibe.; Visions of Joy CS, Luklugh Records, '96.; Luke Callihan, 512/353-2328
The Blood of Keith Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Taken directly from a certain Seventies blood change in Switzerland, then injected into these willing specimens! Phil Hurd, guitars, vocals; Mike Donahoe, bass; Brian Renel, drums; Colleen Hurd, percussion, vocals; Sue Donahoe, percussion.; The Blood of Keith CS, '96.; Phil Hurd, 873-0489
Blort! Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Like a howling hellcat humping a hot iron hog on a roaring rampage through hell. Loud, heavy, sometimes theatrical, always fun. Light the evil horror horn!; Blasterpiece Theatre CS, Morning Star, '96; Aunt Ida Likes Chickens/Dance-o-The Mutants! single, Morning Star, '96.; Chuk Hell, 512/478-1739
Blowpop Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Pop rock music that doesn't blow.; Daniel Bull, 512/933-1461
fbeer@siue.edu
BLU 67 Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Original space rock. Positive and healing music. Chuck Foytik, Lista Brown, and Chip Eckel. Recordings available on the Internet.; ONDO II CD, UDL, '81; BLU 67 CD, Cuique Summ, '97.; Chuck Foytik, 512/264-1930
blu67@flash.net, http://www.flash.net/~blu67
The Blue Buckskin Whinchers Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Four musicians: traditional music and folktales from around the world and across the centuries. Vocals, five-string banjo, guitar, violin, recorder, pennywhistle, concertina, cajun accordian, percussion. Our music is uplifting, healing, joyful for all audiences.; Karen or David Polacheck, 512/306-0391
Blue Celestial Turks Mixed Bag / None of the Above: An instrumental voice of the Great Southwest, offering dreamscapes to the soul, with habanero heat and the soothing cool of spring waters on a dog-day afternoon.; Sophia's Western Dream CD, Azul La Tex, '92; Strong Tower CD, Azul La Tex, '93; Night of the Blue Flamingos CD, Azul La Tex, '95; Songs From Somewhere Else CD, '97.; Richard Cooper; Pam Flores, 512/282-8355
Turk..@Worldnet.Alt.net
Blue Fish Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Five-piece band. Original music. Rock/blues/funk/soul. Ann Enzminger, vocals; James Wilhite and Chris Hart, guitars; Patrick Hart, bass; Michael Force, drums.; Chris Hart, 512/451-5095
bluefish@clgp.com
Blue Flame Blues / R&B / Soul: Blue Flame features a variety of really hot, funky blues grooves sung by the most powerful female vocalist in Austin! We promise an experience of true musical pleasure and maximum blues power.; Pati McLean, 512/440-7225
Hank Blue Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: Traditional country troubador, single act guitar/harmonica.; Lana Kite; Bret Graham, 512/392-1918
Blue Matter Jazz / Big Band / Swing: A new jazz quartet performing original music. David Abeyta, guitar; Chris Chipman, saxophone; Edwin Livingston, bass; John Chipman, drums.; David Abeyta, 512/480-9722
Blue Midnight Blues / R&B / Soul: Covering all styles of blues music. Tight, experienced trio at its finest.; Frank Craven, 512/444-3921
Blue Mist: Blue Mist has a tight, flexible sound that will please the most discriminating ear. Incorporating jazz, soul, R&B, reggae, and today's latest hits. Group performs in night clubs, for party and wedding receptions.; Robert Kelly, 512/835-1350
Blue Rockit Blues / R&B / Soul: Kansas City jump blues, Chicago blues and 1950's rock & roll. Band is three-five pieces led by guitarist James Merideth.; James Merideth, 512/835-4559
Blued Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Blued is a five-piece, original, alternative rock group that exemplifies a blend of dynamics, hard driving rhythms, explosive melodies and profound lyrics. The group has written over 30 songs and performs acoustically and electrically.; Compensation CD, '96.; Chris Chambers, 512/458-7875
blued5@aol.com, http://members.aol.com/Blued5/five.html
bo bud greene Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Good folk trying to make an honest living.; the same but different CD, Super cottonmouth, '97; whatever CD, Backyard/Scotti Bros., '95; In That Story/Hovering 7", Super cottonmouth, '96; Super Fantastic Mega Smash Hits CD, Backyard/Pravda, '95; Orange Bowl/My Chicken Eggs 7", Last Beat, '95.; Tim Dittmar, 512/419-7833
ttditt@io.com, http://www.io.com~loopent/bobudgreene
Harry Bodine Blues / R&B / Soul: Electric and national steel guitarist, specializing in slide guitar. A style blending Delta blues, soul, R&B, and rock & roll. Currently performing with George DeVore & the Roam.; Harry Bodine, 512/443-4551
Boffo Mondo Cover Band: Jaded musicians out for @&*#'s and grins. Act like cover crazed maniacs out to satisfy alter egos. Band is: Bob Jamerson, sax; Joe Looze, drums; Brian Ruskin, guitar; Dan Tucker, bass. Four-part harmonies.; Joe Looze, 512/255-3362
looze.cindy@mail.utexas.edu
Bon Bon Sean!: Front man Sean Denton and a cast of five mix heavy metal with pyrotechnics. Denton dances fiendishly about with pelvic gyrations and body mutilation. With hits like "I'm All That" and "Who's Your Daddy," he is a force!; Look at Me single, Jarrell, '96; Who's Your Daddy CD, Jarrell, '96.; J. Stobie, 512/469-5960
Dave Bone & the Troublemakers Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Rock & roll the way it ought to be.; Dave Bone, 512/339-7574
joeyjojojr@aol.com
Ponty Bone & the Squeezetones Blues / R&B / Soul: Texas-Louisiana blues, zydeco, and boogie, featuring Ponty Bone, accordian and Spencer Jarmon, guitar.; Dig Us on the Road Somewhere CD, REALWorld, '96.; Ponty Bone, 512/443-7952
Boneglove Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: A rock band with a hard-edge groove and a psychedelic funk flavor. They play all original music and do an occasional Black Sabbath Tribute.; Boneglove CD, '96.; Kathie Cotler; Steve or Mark, 817/833-8255; 286-2464
Booger 9000 Ambient / Avant-Garde / Spoken Word: Mojo Nixon meets Zappa. Warped. Subgenius. Better than Brown Hornet. Much better than Led Zeppelin. Weirder than Everybody. Anti-music designed to rile even the staunchest liberal music lover. Bob's fave band.; Bill Jagitsch, 512/323-5449
arena@eden.com, http://www.eden.com/~arena/jagshouse/jagshousetwo.html
Kevin Booth Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Heavy and soft. Do it your selfer.; I Can't Let Her Go CD, '97.; Sacred Cow Productions, 512/454-3376
The Borrowers Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Progressive acoustic-based rock strong on lyric and melody. "Live meets Bob Dylan." Debut album on Guardian Records. "Beautiful Struggle" is the first single. Video now on VH1, Austin Music Network, etc.; The Borrowers CD, Guardian, '96.; William Morris/Brad Goodman, 310/859-4000
Borrowers@aol.com, http://www.bigjam.com/theborrowers
Bossy Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Bossy is a new and different, truly original rock band. Catchy pop songs with a dark underbelly. Poetically meaningful and relatable lyrics. Gorgeous melodies that grab the heart, provoking many emotions. A new wave.; René LaVonne, 512/458-2061
Libbi Bosworth Country / Bluegrass: Outskirts of You CD, Freedom, '96.; Matt Eskey, 512/708-8672
freedom@eden.com, http://www.eden.com/~freedom
Bound Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Melodic rock. Female lead vocals. Four-piece.; Joe Emerick, 512/326-5146
The Boxcar Prophets: The BCP's blend dynamic grooves with catchy melodies and powerful lyrics, landing a musical punch that stings with enough urgency, intelligence, and rawness to grab anyone's attention. (Electric and acoustic sets/four hours of originals.); Little Tortures CD, Antifreeze Records, '96.; Jeff Winter, 512/452-4652
BoxcarS Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Christine Albert and Chris Gage. A soulful rockaduo featuring soaring harmonies and hot guitar, piano and accordion. BoxcarS perform as a duo and as a rocking electric band. A world class act.; Christine Albert, 512/707-1720
BoxcarS@juno.com
Braden & Johnson Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: Songwriting guitar/piano duo specializing in laid-back Texas blues/folk/rock/country. Hosts of HeartOfTexas Songwriters Show, an open-mike event for songwriters currently running at Woodcreek in Wimberley each Sunday.; JB Braden, 512/847-8775
Hrtotex@aol.com
Doyle Bramhall: Drummer, singer-songwriter, and mainstay of the Texas music scene. Original, contemporary, R&B- based Texas rock-n-roll.; Bird Nest on the Ground LP, Antone's, '94.; Davis McLarty Agency, 512/444-8750
Brave Combo: Carl Finch, 817/387-0860
Breastfed Mixed Bag / None of the Above: An eclectic musical group that fuses hard rock, Caribbean rhythms, psychedelic melodies, and jazz to form an original sound that is fun, engaging, and versatile. "Are you Breastfed?"; Shotgunn Entertainment, 512/490-1780
shotgunn@flash.net
Breedlove Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Soulful blues rock with a youthful high energy. Lyrically and spiritually moving original songs.; Reach Out CD, Velvet, '96.; Jan Mirkin, 512/472-1818
http://www.breedlove-music.com
The Brew: Smooth Latin jazz is perfectly represented by this Austin monument. The busiest jazz act in Austin sounds like the lyrical child of Santana and Acoustic Alchemy.
Brother's Keeper Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Three Brothers with two good friends playing and singing their asses off. Austin meets Lubbock. Original songs with a few covers. Have studio demo. Celestial harmonies, driving beat, and blazing leads.; Steve Pride, 512/990-2473
P1203@aol.com
Rick Broussard & the Shadowmen: Former leader of Austin Music Award winners (Best Roots Band) Two Hoots & a Holler. Pete Gordon, piano; Mike Middleton, drums; Matt Eskey, bass.; Shadowman CD, Freedom, '96; Rick Broussard CD, Dynamic, '93; No Man's Land CD, New Rose, '92.; Janice Janacek, 512/477-9406
Chris Browder Band Cover Band: An aspiring Top 40 country band, diverse enough to play blues and classic rock favorites as well as classic country and originals. One-seven pieces as needed. Specializing in parties, major events, and dance halls.; Marge Mueller, 512/930-5379
Arthur Brown: Mike Morgan, 512/894-0700
Junior Brown: Frank Callari, 615/742-6300
Neal E. Brown & the Cunning Linguists Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: Neal Brown, Bobby Rambo, and an ever revolving door of songwriter pals. Stories, tales, songs, heartache, and the road. Feels like a campfire pickin' in your living room.; Neal Brown, 512/458-5259
nbrown@nt.inst.interpath.com
Brown Star Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: "The Meat Puppets grabbed the Minutemen's ass and slammed it in the men's room of the Backroom." Someone described our old band "Tabitha" this way. Same band, new songs, new name.; Tabitha single, Bunkhouse, '94.; Sean Morrison, 512/419-7430
Texas Johnny Brown: Antone's Records, 512/322-0617
Brown Whörnet Ambient / Avant-Garde / Spoken Word: When you're really full of black beans and you decide to ride your bicycle to get some soy milk, only to find you have no arms or legs... that's Brown Hornet.; Value Package CD/CS, Big Ass, '96; Free Noise Tape CS, Big Ass, '95; Advanced Mitt CS, Big Ass, '94.; Phillip Uranus Booking, 512/443-9810
Buddy Love Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Definitely a band that will make you look twice. Be it the hard hitting drums, the driving bass or the guitar psychedelic sounds and don't forget the love girls. This band will keep you coming back for more.; Rob Moreno, 512/443-7313
Buffalo Gap Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: Country music of open prairies, lonely widow women, desperados, and the old and new West.; Lee Crowell, 512/335-3101
Wayside53@aol.com
Daniel Bull: "Like Hamell on Trial with hair and cancer." Songs and stories of cancer, lust, vice, and folly. "Quirkey acoustic songs are more insightfully witty than depressing... Strangely life-affirming for both artist and crowd alike."; Daniel Bull, 512/933-1461
Bunny Stockhäusen Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: New Wave Garage Pop: It's like Bunny Fu Fu meets Bunny Carlos.; Melissa Sternberg, 512/323-9235
melissa@eden.com
Howard Burkett Chamber / Classical / Vocal / Solo / Duo: Tenor. Classicaly-trained vocalist/composer.; Howard P. Burkett, 512/892-4107
Julie Burrell Jazz / Big Band / Swing: Julie Burrell won Best Jazz Act in the Chronicle Music Awards. This is historical because not only is Julie the first woman to win Best Jazz Act, she is also the only vocalist ever to be recognized as such.; Julie Burrell CD, '93.; Julie Burrell, 512/416-7113
Johnny Bush: Blue Horizon, 512/218-6944
Busta Moovalators Reggae / Funk / World Music / Dance: A back-bone slipping, mind tripping, swing hipping, rock skipping, chocolate dipping, Louisiana kinda groove.; Mike Roeder, 512/478-8235
Butthole Surfers: Tom Bunch, 713/526-7071
The Buzzards Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: The band listed after the Butthole Surfers; 8 UP CS, Roadkill, '96.; The Answer Man, 512/916-3169
dcook@austin.cc.tx.us
The Lee Ann Byrum Band Cover Band: Austin is definitely noticing this new, strong female vocalist and her band as well. Whether on the roof at the hottest clubs or at a private party, this group can rock the house.; Popular Talent, 512/499-0980