Austin Chronicle: 1997 Musicians Register: S

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S.A.F.E. Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Saturn Astronauts Frequenting Everywhere; So Arnold Flails Edith; Sunday Afternoon Freak Ensemble; Society for the Advancement of Freedom of Expression.; Club Fawn Management, 512/443-1881
mushroom@io.com
S.R.C. Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Exhuming tradition... April 1, 1997.; Ego Moore Must Die single, Mortuary, '97.; Quincy, 512/927-7777
Doug Sahm: Doug Sahm, 512/474-0806
Sakhi & Friends Reggae / Funk / World Music / Dance: Four to five piece ensemble plays traditional music of North India. Two violins, guitar, tabla, tampora. May include guest jazz musicians for some fusion numbers. Melodions, quietly dynamic music.; Amie Dutta, 512/452-5970
sangit@mail.utexas.edu
Jonas Saks Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Four and five string fretted/fretless bassist mid-20s. All styles. No country. 10 yrears pro experience including touring and recording. Will relocate.; Bleedin' Fool, Kindred's Shakedown CD, Hardcase, '94; Baked Alaskan, Rhythm Child CD, One Eyed Beaver, '95; I Selfish, Lori Marks Project CD, Plazma, '97.; Jonas Saks, 512/448-1829
Salaman Conjunto / Tejano / Salsa: Tejano music, cumbias, blues, oldies, rock & roll. Bookings for weddings, sweet 15s, private parties, graduations, dances, night clubs, street fests, etc.; Ojos Castanos (soon to be released) CD, Bravo, '97.; Ben Marines, 512/444-1463
SambaThistle Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Scottish pipetunes meet Brazilian rhythms in a unique intercultural encounter. Like a shot of cazaça with a Glen Fiddich chaser, you won't know what hit you, but you'll be feeling good.; Robert Patterson/Ken Liechti, 512/328-1731; 471-4164
Sambaxé Reggae / Funk / World Music / Dance: Three singers and seven percussionists create an irresistable pulse of African-derived dance rhythms from Bahia, Brazil and beyond.; Juana Dance? CD, '97.; Robert Patterson (512)328-1731, 512/328-1731
Bobby Sanchez y Filoso: Frank Zuniga, 512/850-8811
Paul Edward Sanchez Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: Songwriter who has performed at Kerrville Folk Festival, Nashville's Bluebird Cafe, and Telluride Bluegrass Festival. New CD to be released by Summer 1997.; Home by Morning CD/CS, Jericho Records, '92; Hired Hand CS, Jericho Records, '86.; Paul Sanchez, 512/323-6492
Sandblasters Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: "Instro-mentals for surf, space, and spy travel" electric/acoustic trio combines 60's sounds, heavy reverb, B-movie schtick and a tribal backbeat. Middle Eastern, spaghetti western space cowboy gypsy rock, looking for movies!; Space Bar-B-Q CD, Mostly Harmless, '96; The Missing Chord (Comp.) CD, Snatch (UK), '96; California Music (Comp.) CD, CA. Music (Australia), '96; Pedal to the Mental (Comp.) CD, Wildcat, '97.; Mark Stultz, 512/258-5154
http://www.eden.com/~sandblas.
Danny Santos Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: This eclectic Texas country/folk singer-songwriter will leave you feeling good and wanting more! Performing with duo, trio, or sometimes solo, but always acoustic!; Caution to the Wind CD, Staman, '95; Misty in the Country, Vol. II CD, Misty Intl., '96.; Joanne Jennings, 512/990-7570
onejoni@flash.net
Sap Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Tougher than Mike Flannery, friend and confidant of Peek-a-Boo records; Circular Breather 7", Little Deputy, '95; Polio Split 7", Little Deputy, '96; Coward Split 7", Little Deputy, '97.; Ben Webster, 512/458-1852
The Saturn Five Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: We've vowed to fight injustice and to keep the legend of rock & roll alive, ushering a New Golden Age of rock into the 21st century. Let our neo-mod, power pop liberate your rebel soul.; Johnathan Mendoza, 512/326-2410
thesaturnfive@msn.com
Michael J. Saxx Blues / R&B / Soul: Roof-rippin' sax, boogie woogie piano, and bourbon nicotine voice.; Someday Baby CS, A.M. Music, '96.; Michael Atkinson, 512/371-3474
The Say What? Band Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: In the Band's words..."Texas rock & funkin' roll." We play music based on raw energy, talent, and emotion. A good mix of rock, funk, and blues all rolled into one.; Solutions CD, SayWhat Records, '96.; Wade Sanders, 713/785-6981
saywhat@onramp.net
Sazón Conjunto / Tejano / Salsa: Five - 15 piece band performs salsa/merengue/boleros for special events, dances, weddings, etc. Since 1988. Guaranteed to get 'em up and dancing.; Clemencia Zapata, 512/478-2405
Scarecrow: Traditional music like you've never heard it before. Slide guitar and harmonica approached as instruments, blues played as music.; Michael Rubin, 512/873-7146
Ken Schaffer's Safety in Numbers Showcase Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: Started three years ago as an open mike. We have 37 acts now on the showcase. Call for details.; Ken Schaeffer, 512/419-1781
Johnny Schex Jazz / Big Band / Swing: Guitarist. Jazz, blues. Performance and instruction.; Johnny Schex/Monastery Music, 512/444-5554
Lisa Schneider Reggae / Funk / World Music / Dance: Fiddle/violin; eclectic instrumentalist available for lessons, studio sessions, and wedding ceremonies. Specializing in international folk dance music with Kolorash (Hungarian/Romanian) and Pols Machine (Scandinavian).; Fragile Intuition-Susan Colton CD, '94; Artifact-Still Life CS, '94; Heroes and Heartaches-George Bancroft CS, '94; Growing Into My Father's Clothes-Eric Blakely CD, '94; Turbulencia- James Oliver CD, '93.; Lisa Schneider, 512/458-5926
netminder@jump.net, www.jump.net/~netminder/fiddle
School Trauma Flashback Ambient / Avant-Garde / Spoken Word: Captain Beefheart, Albert Ayler, Right Said Fred, and your mom smoking cloves in an alley behind KFC listening to a second generation bootleg of Yoko Ono singing Slayer a capella. Fuck yeah!; Bryan Nelson, 512/444-3934
Sam Schott, Stunt Vocalist: Musical, stand-up, improvisational comedy since 1984. Appearances: Hollywood's Comedy Store, Laugh Factory; Austin's Liberty Lunch, Soap Creek Saloon, Comedy Workshop. Lyricist, vocalist, voice characterizations - amazing versatility!; Glen Oliver, 512/347-1992; 477-7605
Scorpio Rising Reggae / Funk / World Music / Dance: Hypnotic vocals with a swirling dance groove... The live show is a free high: Scorpio herself with back up vocals and dancers.; Scorpio Rising tape, Scorp Records, '96-'97.; Dianne Whitehair, 512/282-2458
Byron Scott Mixed Bag / None of the Above: An electric/acoustic barrage of rhythmetic, rhetoric, tales of truth, lies, and fault, in alyrically melodious assault. "Now get off." Leader of DoDat, Pez, Twistyze, Trouble Boys, ex-member Bad Mutha Goose.; Underground with Mike Alvarez CD, Not Records Tapes, '96; Texas Funk (DoDat) CD, Rastaman Work Ethic, '90; Woodshock '85 LP, Not Records Tapes, '85; Bands on the Block LP, Not Records Tapes, '84.; Byron Scott, 512/448-3300
Joe Scruggs: Pete Markham, 512/345-4664
Jay Sea Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: Songwriter, guitarist, open mic host: Enthusiastic beginner.; Ky Hote, 512/272-9478
jaysea1@hotmail.com
Larry Seaman Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: "One of Austin's best writers of pop songs." - American-Statesman. Singing and playing acoustic music with cellist Collette Haney. Also electric with pop band Violet Crown.; Under Ground (compilation) CD, NRT, '96; Unplug This (compilation) CD, Hole in the Wall, '97.; Larry Seaman, 512/376-2124
seaman@mail.utexas.edu
Secret Agent 8 Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Eclectic punk/ska with exhilarating horn section.; Allan Dickman, 512/303-4712
BaBaRa999@aol.com
Secular Lily Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Different yet mainstream alternative/pop rock; gorgeous melodies sound with a dark underbelly. Truly original music.; René LaVonne, 512/458-2061
The Sedatives: Melodic progressive rock.; Doug Holm, 512/444-3828
sedatives@aol.com
The Senators of Swing Jazz / Big Band / Swing: Austin's pre-eminent dance band features original arrangements of swing classics and popular "standards" from the golden era of dance music, performed by the 13-piece instrumentation for which this wonderful music was conceived.; David Earl Holt, 512/320-8729
jeff@opa.wwh.utexas.edu
Sensat Blue Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Blues, old rock, and enough country to keep the rednecks happy. Mostly covers, some originals.; David Sensat, 512/440-1545
7% Solution Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: "Stand out as one of Austin's Brightest new bands." - Chris Reimenschneider, Austin American-Statesman. "Austin's most talked about experimental rock group." - Melissa Rawlins, The Austin Chronicle. "Dark, mysterious, engaging psychedelia." - Lydia Anderson, CMJ.; All About Satelites and Spaceships CD, X-Ray, '96; Sugar CS, X-Ray, '94; Halo single, X-Ray, '94; S/T CS, Beesmasser, '93.; James Adkisson, 512/502-9651
7 Stones Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: 7 Stones is a four-piece band that has been in the Austin area for three years now. They have currently finished their second awaited CD (produced by Doug Rinnick). They will be touring the southeast in support of CD.; Beyond the Now CD, Flywheel, '96.; Jason Smith/Flywheel mgr., 512/342-0128
Charlie Sexton: Tim Neece, 310/914-9664
Will Sexton: Pamela Burton, 212/307-0037
Shadows Cover Band: Charlie Hatchett, 512/453-6178
Shaker Dog Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Ex-Raul's Delinquent forged this band of alternative, heavy, country musicians. Look for them at local art venue or clubs.; Andy Fuertsch, 512/282-4107
shallowater Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Affordable 25 foot tall original rock sampler, comes complete with tribal groove, percussive support, optimum riff performance, an occasional punk digression, and a knowledge of more than 3 chords. Great for parties.; David Dierksen, 512/478-8927
dierksen@mail.utexas.edu, http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/4832
Shamanic Depression Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Exhuming the blues and propping them up for vivisection. Finding tiny elements of funk, dub, ska psychedelic and crunchy alternorock and regurgitating them for your enjoyment. The sound of Jimi choking on his own vomit.; MissHappen Management, 512/441-1532
wilton@apple.com
Shanerman Ambient / Avant-Garde / Spoken Word: Like surfing on acid, but you're really falling down the stairs at Emo's.; Shane Whitefield, 512/875-2309
duende@flash.net
Sharecroppers Mixed Bag / None of the Above: The Sharecroppers combine banjo, trumpet, fiddle, mandolin, harmonica, guitars, bass, percussion, and the distinct voices of three singer/songwriters to create their own blend of homebrewed American music.; Captive Audience Management, 512/392-8616
Shat Records Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Sounds like Soulhat with less guitar and less drums.; 12 Holiday Hits tape, Shat Records, '96.; Kevin McKinney, 512/371-9536
Shawn Ellison Jazz / Big Band / Swing: Pianist for all occasions: weddings, parties, receptions. Jazz standards, show tunes, pop, light classical. Solo, duo, trio, or more.; Shawn Ellison, 512/477-5022
sellison@waonline.com
Juliana Sheffield: Formerly of David Garza & the Lovebeads and 81/2 Souvenirs. Sarah Vaughan meets Stereolab.; Davis McLarty, 512/444-8750
Polk Shelton Country / Bluegrass: Original & cover songs. country, blues, rock. Fun, entertaining, audience motivated, surprise guests, songwriter friendly; Polk Shelton, 512/476-1456
The Sheridans Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: User-Friendly CD, Girl Loves Guitar, '97.; Sheridan Roalson, 512/419-0443
sssher@aol.com
The Shindigs Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Swagger. Swagger. Swagger.; The Shindigs single, Rock Haus, '97.; Melissa Bryan, 512/419-0488
Shindigs@aol.com
Shaan Shiraze Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: "Those rock & roll guitars are really movin' me!" Rockabilly style guitarist who also plays country and blues of course! Available for sidework and new bands.; Shaan Shirazi, 512/447-7947
Shiva's Headband Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: This is our 30th year, thanks to you.; Down in Texas CD, Moontower, '96; Remember the Armadillo CS, Moontower, '92.; Bob Tom Reed, 512/478-3730
Short Fuze Mixed Bag / None of the Above: No gangsta hype here, just deep moving lyrics from one of the most recognized rappers of Austin's underground scene. With a touch of upbeat beats and rhymes round out his repertoire; "Suicide Notes" single, Suicide Records, '95; Watcha Gonna Do? single, Unified Front, '95; Somebody Got Killed single, Unified Front, '95.; Brotha K, 800/556-7292
Shoulders Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Named the "Best Avant Garde Band" for four straight years in The Austin Chronicle's Music Poll and for five straight years in Music City. Austin's own "thinking man's drinking band." The fun never stops.; Trashman Shoes CD/CS, Dejadisc, '93; The Fun Never Stops CD, Kasslatt, '96.; Shoulders Mulrooney, 512/459-1495
Kasslatt@aol.com
Showoffs Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Honky-tonk, newgrass meets back-in-black. It's way corvair, son.; Straight Outta Boone County CD, Bloodshot, '97.; Eric Makowski, 512/416-0367
Sideways Sumlin & Lane Baldwin Blues / R&B / Soul: Acoustic blues duo (National steel/acoustic guitar and bass). Acoustic blues with strong original songs steeped in the Texas tradition. Soulful vocals and virtuoso musicianship. From the Hill Country to the world!; Greatest Hits Volume 2 CD, Texas Blues Syndicate, '96.; Bill Hibbler, 713/914-9300
sideways@juno.com
Jim Siegeler Swing Orchestra Jazz / Big Band / Swing: Very versatile from big band, Western swing, Dixieland, etc., perform mostly at country clubs, private parties.; Lee County Waltz CS, Austin, '96; Jim & Jim CS, Austin, '94.; Jim Seigeler, 800/283-4086
jims@bluebon.net
Silent Partner: Originals and covers: rock, countryish, alternative sounding material. Private party or club gigs, we are ready.; Michael S. Febonio, 512/452-8458
Michael Silva Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Alto/soprano saxophone player in the University of Texas Longhorn Band. Has sat in with bands like Toby Beau, the Connectors, and Tequila Mockingbird. Makes appearances in South Padre Island, Corpus Christi, and Austin.; Michael Silva, 512/990-1757
cosmo.ms@mail.utexas.edu
Silver Scooter Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Music for every occasion. Catchy tunes the whole family will enjoy, and so will you.; "Biting My Nails" single, Peek-a-Boo, '96; "Ball of Yarn" single, Swingline, '96; "Cup and String" single, crank!, '96.; Scott Garred, 512/912-0379
thomas@jump.net, http://www3.pair.com/~travesty/peekaboo.htm
Donny Silverman Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Flute, saxophones, MIDI wind controller experienced in most styles, available for recording, arranging, performance.; At my Window, Townes Van Zandt LP, Sugar Hill, '87; Live & Obscure, Townes Van Zandt LP, Sugar Hill, '88; Smells Like Truth, Laurie Freelove CD/CS, ensign/Chrysalis, '91; Quarta Feira, Suzanna Sharpe, Samba Police CS, '89; Say What, Bobby Mack & Night Train LP, '89.; Donny Silverman, 512/280-6338
cdragon@bga.com
Steve Simon Chamber / Classical / Vocal / Solo / Duo: Classical guitarist playing original compositions. Also, MIDI composer of symphonic works for film scores, games, and other misc. uses.; Steve Simon, 512/473-2804
ssimon@inetport.com
Kim Simpson Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: Songwriter/acoustic guitarist Kim Simpson currently performs with "Magic" Alex Scott on upright bass. Finnish folk music with Scott and violinist Felicia Day.; Destination CD, SCP, '94; Midnight Apparitions CD, SCP, '96; The Surv Cassette EP, Toivo, '97.; Amy or Kim Simpson, 512/280-9525
amy_simpson@email.sps.mot.com
The SIMS Foundation: We offer low-cost mental health services to the Austin music community.; Peyton Wimmer, 512/494-1007
http://sims-foundation.org
Jay Sims: Singer-songwriter, publisher. Texas music performed solo or up to five-piece band.; Jay Sims, 512/263-7118
Sincola: The umpire sucks Beck.; "Bitch"/"Stooge"/"Curve" 7", Rise, '94; Sincola EP/CD, Rise, '94; What the Nothinghead Said CD, Caroline, '95; Crash Landing in Teen Heaven CD, Caroline, '96; Girlfriend/2CD World 7", Get Go, '94.; Terri Lord, 512/476-4385
http://www.monsterbit.com/sincola
Sir Finks Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Masters of all variations of instrumental arrangements. Available for parties, stomps, etc.; J. Gentry/M. Guerrero, 512/457-1288; 478-2815
SirFink@aol.com
Sister 7: Scott Robinson, 214/747-9663
Sisterunaked Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Scent freakin' down the highway, twistin' their wrists like they're fistin' our mom.; "Losin' Sour" single, Sweat Box, '96; "Need a Fuckin' Taco" single, Joel House Pie, '96.; Mike Vasquez, 512/472-8781
sbstudio@aol.com
6240 Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Crash, Bang, Wizzz... Boom!; 6240 CD, Journey West, '95; Bring Your Army CD, Journey West, '97.; Andy Schneider, 512/454-4977
http://www.monsterbit.com/6240
Sixteen Deluxe: Rave Booking and Mngmnt., 415/865-2170
The Skaminoes Reggae / Funk / World Music / Dance: Do you like your ska old-school? Would you rather skank than mosh? We're a four-piece specializing in classic ska and rock-steady tunes. It's pretty sublime, mostly ska, and all danceable...; Art Baker, 512/467-6751
pegster@utxvms.cc.utexas.edu
Skanky Yankee Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Ornette Coleman jamming with the Melvins covering "Off White" by James White & the Blacks.; Tim Audy, 512/458-5461
Robert Skiles Jazz / Big Band / Swing: Maestro of ivories, composer, conductor, and band leader, dude can come to your party by himself, with his Trio Tropicale, or with Beto y los Fairlanes.; Nancy Fly & Associates, 512/474-7419
nfly@aol.com, http://www.monsterbit.com/nfly/
Skool Boyz Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Young pop/punk band. Ages 14-15 have played many parties and shows. Ross rocks like Angus Young. Skool Boyz are takin charge in nine-seven, Yo!; Robert Mann, 512/454-0670
Skyline Band Cover Band: The hardest-working cover band in Austin! Five professional musicians who play strictly dance music - rock, country, pop and blues from the Sixties through the Nineties. References available upon request. See you at Pflugerville's Deutschenpfest in May!; Choice Cuts CS, Hello Records, '97.; Roger Falk, 512/258-5953
apqn24a@prodigy.com
Slackhappy: An honest Austin suburban punk rock band with ex-Pariah frontman, Dave Derrick, and phat new rhythm section making up this South Austin trio.; Dave Derrick, 443-7148
Slashbelly & the Voodoo Hounds Blues / R&B / Soul: The rawest most in-your-face blues band on Sixth Street.; Voodoo Blues CS, Austin to Boston, '96.; Tony Redman, 512/252-0640
Slavadillo Reggae / Funk / World Music / Dance: International folk dance band, specializing in music from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Russia, and more, celebrating our 15th year in Austin.; Vance Rightmire; Don Weeda, 512/478-9581; 482-8371
Slim Zimmerman & His Can't Hardly Playboys Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: Five-piece folk and country swing. No tears in my beer here. Harmony and good piano/guitar. Sing along not required but it helps. Pecos Bill is our hero.; Jay Carpenter, 512/454-5455
jcarp@worldnet.att.net
Slobberbone: Doolittle Records, 512/472-4200
Sloppy Joe Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Slop, Sloppy Joe. Straight ahead rock and pop. Hearty, spicy music with beef, veggies, and good toasted buns.; Smorgasbord CD, Sloppy Joe Records, '97.; Jim Bateman, Kent Johnson, 512/458-1865
Pruett@juno.com
Slurred Vision Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Slurred Vision plays hard rock cover tunes/originals. Full P/A & lights available. Band includes Rick Easley, vocals; Stan Sone, guitar; Gilbert Torres, bass; Ron Aldridge, drums; Janet Sone, sound.; Stan or Janet Sone, 512/272-8794
Sly & the House Rockers Blues / R&B / Soul: The blues and nothing but the blues. Two guitars, bass, drums, and keyboards make us versitale and entertaining.; Steve Rose, 512/415-2551
Srose1382@aol.com
Smelly Bottom Boys Country / Bluegrass: Bluegrass, the way God intended it.; Stephen, 512/448-3864
Carl Smith: I play bass clarinet, solo or with bands or whatever.; Carl Smith, 512/323-9682
Darden Smith: Rob Fierstein, 212/366-6633
Tyrone Smith Review Blues / R&B / Soul: Best known to his fans as Super T. From "Brick House" to "Tear the Roof off the Mothersucker," this band brings crowds to the dancefloor.; Popular Talent, 512/499-0980
Smokin' Bozo Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Like a fine smoke. Merle Haggard meets the Clash and they play Doug Sahm. Bitter, but definitely smokable.; Erik Huebner, 512/326-4816
Mark Solage Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: The bastard nephew of Suzanne Vega and Duncan Sheik, Mark blends art-house keyboard-pop with ambient folk, and serves it fresh with a twist of gay subtext. Enjoy!; Midnight Monochrome CD, Oneironaut, '97.; Mark Solage, 512/451-1516
solage@mail.utexas.edu
Solar Fade Ambient / Avant-Garde / Spoken Word: When the conscious mind ebbs into the ether, the dreamstate that ensues is Solar Fade. Tones, drones, sonic vibrations, and frequency tremors; all are sensations experienced during the Solar Fade takeover.; brazil, 512/708-0491
brazil@bioc02.uthscsa.edu
Michele Solberg: Michele Solberg, 512/458-5423
La Sombra: Tejano Music Showcase, 512/280-1299
Son Yuma Conjunto / Tejano / Salsa: Dance and romance in old Havana with this acoustic septet specializing in classic Afro-Cuban son - the roots music that lovers of salsa and Latin jazz know as the real thing.; Barry Cox, 512/708-9206
The Songwriter Trio Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: The performances of these three singer/songwriters together garnered them the honor of Austin's "Best New Act" (Music City Texas) in '96. Their styles criss-cross blues, country, folk, jazz, bluegrass and pop.; River Under the Road, Ana Egge CD, Lazy S.O.B., '97; Child of the Big, Kim Miller CD, '96; Halfway Home, Linda Freeman Lozano CD, '95.; Kim Miller, 512/474-2151
searobin@io.com
Soul Circus Reggae / Funk / World Music / Dance: Soul Circus plays funk, soul, R&B, and various other styles. The nine-member band performs a repertoire that reaches back into the Seventies and embraces the decades that follow.; James Dean, 512/459-1079
Soul Shakers Cover Band: Cover band playing mostly SIxties and Seventies soul, rock, and pop tunes such as Motown, Beatles plus a few originals. Five pieces including sax with three lead and harmony vocalists. Great party band!!; Richard Wetzel, 512/894-4169
Steve South Band Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Straight-ahead rock, blues, and smooth guitar work are what you can expect at a S.S.B. gig. Look for this local "power trio" coming soon to a club near you!; Steve South, 512/282-5771
Southern Drawl Country / Bluegrass: Original country band. We are a five-piece: guitar, bass, keyboard, steel guitar, and drums. This band has Texas roots from blues to country to rockabilly. This band is a must see.; Gary Boehm, 512/462-4507
SP*38 Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Punk rock for the blunted!! The night-time sniffin', drinkin', smokin', throw-your-fist-in-the-air, so you can slam band.; Bobby Fuentes, 512/326-5497
Space Ranger Bill & the One Legged Boot Man Mixed Bag / None of the Above: An original yet colorful assortment of blues/folk/rock with a Grateful Dead/Frank Zappa-ish influence.; Bill Lloyd, 512/602-5775
Spaceheaters: Larry Wilson, guitarist extraordinaire breaks loose wiht hius own original rock & roll. Past recordings include Jimmy LaFave, Townes Van Zandt. Hear what makes the girls dance.; Enjoy the Ride CD, Whizmo, '97.; Lawrence Decker, 512/912-8727
Spacelady Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: As humankind destroys itself and planet Earth, Spacelady provides the soundtrack. Propaganda in the form of "Acid Rock" is being used to hypnotize the masses. Conversion is nearly complete. All future transmissions will be sent in code.; LIFTOFF CD, RJRC, '97.; ADAM, 512/448-1698
hesh@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu
Speaking in Tongues Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Futuristic psychadelic rock with novel approach.; Speaking in Tongues CD/CS/LP, Gulf Star, '97.; Chad Carmichael, 512/707-1466
bpointer@mail.utexas.edu
Speed Cab Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Sonically challenged group of individuals joining forces to create heartfelt melodies laden with velvety undertones.; D. Eric Rivas, 512/708-0491
brazil@bioc02.uthscsa.edu
Speedlimit & the Violations Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: "Imaginative, powerful songwriting with more hooks than a tackle box. SpeedLimit is a high octane joyride!" - Jim Serpiello, Austin Arena Mag. "Funny Speed Folk/Rock." - Ed Crowell, XL Ent.; Almost Alive CS, MFG, '96.; MFG Enterprises/ Marvin, 512/477-2902
SpeedLimit@earthlink.net
Speedway Flyers Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: Old-time instrumental string band with tight ensemble picking featuring fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass for contra dances, square dances, private parties, weddings, barbecues and hoedowns: We'll hoe if you hoe!; Earl R. Hunt, 512/451-7180
ERHunt@msn.com
Michael Spinks Blues / R&B / Soul: Vocals, splendid harmonies.; My Mailbox Died Today CD, Michael Records, '96.; MICHAEL, 512/476-0078
sqynt@msn.com
Spiral Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Spirals transform whilrling dervish dancers into mysterious megalithic movies... Escape from the material to the spiritual... Reconnecting the cosmic chord....; Phil Rheinstein, 512/477-4813
spiral@beyondbelief.com, http://www.beyondbelief.com/spiral.html
Spoon: ,; Britt Daniel, 512/323-2562
Squat Thrust Country / Bluegrass: 10 years and still sucking! We can suck the chrome off a trailer hitch! Lots of songs about butts... music like giant drunken clowns stomping on a city. Ken Lieck's favorite band.; Wade Longenberger, 512/371-9160
call: I forgot
Squdge Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Power trio that delivers blasts of raw noise over beautiful melodies played with thick distortion. Easily audible rawk.; "Memory Trade" 7", '97.; Mike Williamson, 512/708-8193
mikewilliamson@mail.utexas.edu
Squeeze Box Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Alternative rock band with Sydney Gallaher,vocals; Matt Harber, guitar; Marcus Kingery, drums; & various revolving bass players.; Sydney Gallaher, 512/448-4923
Squid Vicious Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Surf surf surf punk surf instrumental surf surf dude surf rock & roll surf not the Beach Boys surf surf spy surf edgy surf surf rock & roll. Get it?; Squid Nachos split 7" EP, Chicken Ranch, '96; Chicken Ranch Roundup 2 CD, Chicken Ranch, '96; No Approval Needed CD, Broken Note, '96; Reef Madness! CD, Deep Eddy, '97; Spaghetti Vol. 2 LP, $1,000,000, '97.; Ted James, 512/441-6428
Deepeddy@bga.com, http://www.realtime.com/~deepeddy/squid.html
ST 37 Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Those nagging choirs of memory - the tubes and wires worming from their flesh to machinery - I would have to cut. Such midwifery is but one function of the leader here...; The Invisible College CD, Over & Out, '91; "Gypsys Curse"/"Crab Nebula" single, Prospective, '94; Glare LP, Electric Jug, '95; Assassins of Silence Comp. CD, Ceres, '96; Split LP w/Vocoresh LP, RRR, '97.; S.L. Telles, 512/929-8532
Stale Camel Funk Mixed Bag / None of the Above: A potent blend of jazz, blues, rock, and yo' favorite funky herbs. Jam-oriented, trumpet and sax. Based at Southwestern U, Georgetown. Guaranteed to get yo' butt groovin' - ice-cold malt liquor for the eardrums.; Nathan Lynch, 512/819-8743
lynchn@southwestern.edu
Starfish Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: ...eating their way across America.; Stellar Sonic Solutions CD, Trance, '95; Starfish 4 song EP 7", Trance, '96; Frustrated CD/LP, Trance, '97.; Jason Morales, 512/462-3079
Hank Startrain Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: Folk singer-songwriter, does social protest songs, love gone bad songs, labor union songs, anti-war on drugs songs, songs about freedom, liberty & justice, hillbilly songs, urban country songs, blues songs, pinko commie songs...; Folk Under Fascism tape, Startrain International, '97.; Walleye Luckett, 512/444-9564
Freddie Steady & the Shakin' Apostles: Fred Krc, 512/441-5619
Stealin' Dirt Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Strong female vocals on all original jazz, rock-folk, influenced songs. Driving guitar weaves through melodic vocal ranges while maintaining a smooth, clear, and inviting sound.; STAR CS, '96.; Jessica Davies, 512/477-3006
crimson@kdi.com, http://www.kdi.com/~crimson
Steamroller Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Austin-based, independent rock band. The band had a two year residency at the Black Cat Lounge, and is currently headlining at Steamboat.; Cabin Fever CD, Redwood, '97; Steamroller CD, Redwood, '95.; Michael McLellan, 512/928-9794
kdodds@hoovers.com, http://www.steamboat1874.com
Steele Power Reggae / Funk / World Music / Dance: Charlie Hatchett, 512/453-6178
Tommy Shane Steiner Country / Bluegrass: Charlie Hatchett, 512/453-6178
Sterling Country Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Hot country and rock & roll, with a little R&B and Bohemian thrown in. If variety is what you're aching for, then they're just what the doctor ordered! A killer line up and unbelieveable repertoire!; Scooter Dubec, 512/365-6247
The Suzi Stern-Luna Group Jazz / Big Band / Swing: This is an improvising jazz ensemble, doing classic, contemporary, Latin and original jazz compositions. The vocals are often used as another improvising horn line making this group's sound exciting and unique amidst other standard jazz bands.; Seven Stars CD, Mad Moon, '95; Not So Standards CD, Mad Moon, '96.; Suzi Stern-Luna, 512/347-1722
drgerard@earthlink.net
Stickman Reggae / Funk / World Music / Dance: Four diverse individuals come together to create a unified groove of expressionistic energy which delve into intricate forms of musicianship. Stickman mixes funk, jazz, blues, reggae, and rock to formulate their unique sound.; Wheat Bailey, 512/292-4748
jitizow@ccsi.com, http://www.cco.net/~shorty/stickman
The Stockmen Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Primarily original music that combines elements of rock & roll, Texas country, folk, and blues to create a unique and distinctive sound. Covers from artists of many styles including Merle Haggard and Jimi Hendrix.; The Stockmen CD, '97.; Steve Hahn, 512/416-1096
mhaisler@mail.utexas.edu
Stevie Stone: Tour - yes! Sing - yes! Lead guitar - yes! Songwriter - yes! Extraordinary - yes! Ready, willing, and able - Austin's newest sensation.; Janet Mayfield, May Is June, 512/467-7219
smayfi8022@aol.com
Stonehead Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Garbage meets heavy blues ala Black Sabbath, Led Zepp.; Misanthrope single, Distrust, '96; Sacrifice single, Distrust, '96; Assisted Suicide single, Distrust, '96.; Mark Salas/Lauren Buchanan, 512/462-9195; 326-4421
Stormy Dane Mixed Bag / None of the Above: 6'1" singer/songwriter/musician from Denmark. Has performed in U.S. and abroad, done demos, recordings and jingles/commercials played on the air.; Kirsten Vanston, 512/343-2560
Storyville: Mark Proct, Lisa Short, 512/477-9649
Stra-2-G Blues / R&B / Soul: Soul and funk mix in a chemical blast with this sextet - their energy on stage makes every party a success. From the Ohio Players to Prince, get ready for a love rollercoaster band.; Charlie Hatchett/Popular Talent, 512/453-6178; 499-0980
Straight Brother: Hi, Rob Gaines here. Straight Brother is so tight you could set your watch to them. You could bounce a quarter off them... Aw, hell, go see them.; Fast Freddy Ramirez, 512/442-4929
ramird@weiss.che.utexas.edu
Street Wize Cover Band: An unplugged acoustic duo act. We specialize in cover tunes such as country, R&B, rock & roll, soul, and pop.; Will Williams, 512/444-0336
Stress Magnets: Tall, dark & handsome.; "Lindsay/Kendall Fell Asleep in the Corn" single, Go Kart, '95; These Are My Boys CD, Go Kart, '95; Split Single w/ Rum & Honey single, Kwality, '96.; Bill Corsello, 512/281-4452
Stretford Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Carl, 6ft, green eyes; Cynthia, black hair, glasses; Barry, musclebound pinup boy; Ken, schoolteacher, likes diet soda; Dan, chiseled jaw, tan; Jennings, one pack every two days; Bill, hungover; Kim, 3ft tall, red hair.; Busy Kids Lonely Hearts Club comp. CD, Fluffer/Empty, '97; VA #1 comp. LP, Maurer Records, '96; Crossing the Line CD, Unclean Records, '95; Target EP single, Unclean Records, '94; Zerox Love/Last Days home single, Rise, '94.; Jeff Tartakov, 512/451-2212
tvhead@eden.com, http://www.io.com/~cmsadler/
Stringbones Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Stringbones is the creative pop rock child of Bill Small, Ben White, and Bryan Keeling. Stringbones combines powerfully musical performances with well crafted unforgettable songs. They're busy playing around Texas.; Stringbones CD, Pencilthin, '96.; Bryan Keeling, 512/477-9593
Jim Stringer Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Guitarist; county, rockabilly, jazz, surt and blues; acoustic or electric; double on mandolin, and lap steel/melobar.; Travis County Pickin' CD, Hightone Music Gr., '97.; Jim Stringer, 512/302-0766
jstrings@aol.com
Struthious Curts Ambient / Avant-Garde / Spoken Word: Volatile arrangement of disinformed layers of blackbluegraynoisepulse. Fuse hiss dud and boom. tot. improv. games with sub-standard equipment.; James Weems, 512/478-9589
The Studebakers Jazz / Big Band / Swing: Swing-era female vocalists, like the Andrew Sisters, sing harmonies from the Twenties, Thirties and Forties. Instrumental accompaniment and some a capella.; The Studebakers Live CS, '95.; Jill Montgomery, 512/443-6453
beckyc@bga.com, http://www.realtime.com/~beckyc/
Stupid Drama Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: Singer-songwriter Nathan Olivarez puts together this project with a few of his closest friends. Bobby "Rock" Landgraf, acoustic guitars; Trevor Detling, percussion; Jonas Saxx, bass. Layered 22 string with strong vocal harmonies. As seen as CapZeyeZ.; Stupid Drama CD, Cadence Moon, '96.; Nathan Olivarez, 512/443-4754
capzeyez@eden.com, http://www.eden.com/~CapZeyeZ
Sub Rosa Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Explosive post-hardcore group with former members of the American Psycho Band and Marginal Man mixing straight ahead old school with a massive backbeat. Loud, accurate, and pure.; Mark Nathan, 512/476-8549
Sugar Daddy Cover Band: Formerly known as the Matty Adams Band, this group recreates itself in a unique way to insure that they bring experienced musicians and good tunes to every party.; Popular Talent, 512/499-0980
Sugar McFarland Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Jazz Jam Performance Rock. Very rhythmic and suprising. "I've seem 'em do stuff a few times. They're actually pretty damned good..." she said.; Michael Husted, 512/323-0213
mjh@dbciy.com curt@kazan.com didia@mpd.tandem.com
Sugarfoot Mansion Blues / R&B / Soul: Seven-piece, Texas-edged soul band with multi-vocal arrangements. Dynamic hook-n-groove originals guarantee a funky food time at the Sugarfoot Mansion!; Geno Stroia, 512/249-7876
Stroia@hartgr.com
Mark "Sully" Folk / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter: Adult contemporary with a rock & roll edge. Great audience pleaser.; Leslie Sullivan, 512/459-3674; 454-8525
Sunflower Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Clearly connected to their time, Sunflower's powerful and prevailing modern rock presents a melodic awakening rooted in spirit and realness.; Round Trip CS, LoveSpell Records, 96; New Territory CD/Cass., LoveSpell Records, '94; ,; Peter Raspler, 512/478-3490
lovspelsun@aol.com, http://www.bigjam.com/sunflower
Sunshine Rock / Pop / Roots Rock: Old school pop/New school rock, three part harmonies, crafty songwriting, and great pop hooks that stick for days! This band is at the forefront of Austin's fast-breaking pop scene. A SXSW must-see!; Sunshine CD, Global Media NYC, '96.; Bart Padar, 512/707-1044
sunshine@eden.com
Superego Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Abducted by Major Tom, retro-fitted with noise-pop silicon brain implants, programmed for weekly detonations of manic musical outbursts, and unleashed on an unsuspecting public. Featuring Jonny Flambeaux, godfather of gadget guitar; Droobie the space-bass hardcase, Kevin "The Tweaker" Pearson on drums, and Maestro Minor at the helm.; Mellow, Robust, Satisfying CD, Nickel & Dime, '96; Free For All Vol. 1 & 2 CD, Nickel & Dime, '96/97; Homegroan Vol. 4 CD, KNACK, '96.; Paul Minor, 512/474-2987
superego@eyesoftime.com, http://www.eyesoftime.com/superego
Superflo Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Balls to the wall, beer drinking, make you want to get up and break something, Rock & Roll!!!!!!!!; John McIntire, 817/891-4521
superflo1@hotmail.com
Swampdick Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Heavy and noisy Texas sized rock & roll. Have yet to play out, influences are but not limited to: Melvins, U-men, Birthday Party, Cherubs, Pussy Galore! A noise salad that looks the same way coming out as it does going in!; RANDY RANDALL, 512/477-3033
Sweet Papa Hatley Mixed Bag / None of the Above: We area collection of castoffs, drunks and strays, aptly named after our hero Derrick Hatley of Quatropaw. Shane McGown auditioned for us, but he was too sober. Members are Molly, Lisa, Jackson, and Quigley.; Jackson, 512/447-7341
Swingtime Jazz / Big Band / Swing: Austin's oldest big band. Twenty accomplished musicians directed by John Pearson. Swing classics to Basie big band via pop, rock, blues, and Latin jazz.; Havac International, 512/835-5640
Swirlitbox Alternative / Hard Rock / Metal / Punk: Influences include pop geniuses "I Shot Winona Ryder" and "Deepthroat 9."; John, 512/478-9091
wendytx@aol.com
SXip Mixed Bag / None of the Above: Industrial flute, prepared guitar, mutant harmonica, mating penny whistles, springlin, and tampon applicator. Music for prayer and sporting events.; Gene Shirey, 512/495-9758

1997 Musicians Register [ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ]

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S.A.F.E.

S.R.C.

Doug Sahm

Sakhi & Friends

Jonas Saks

Salaman

SambaThistle

Sambaxé

Bobby Sanchez y Filoso

Paul Edward Sanchez

Sandblasters

Danny Santos

Sap

The Saturn Five

Michael J. Saxx

The Say What? Band

Sazón

Scarecrow

Ken Schaffer's Safety in Numbers Showcase

Johnny Schex

Lisa Schneider

School Trauma Flashback

Sam Schott, Stunt Vocalist

Scorpio Rising

Byron Scott

Joe Scruggs

Jay Sea

Larry Seaman

Secret Agent 8

Secular Lily

The Sedatives

The Senators of Swing

Sensat Blue

7% Solution

7 Stones

Charlie Sexton

Will Sexton

Shadows

Shaker Dog

shallowater

Shamanic Depression

Shanerman

Sharecroppers

Shat Records

Shawn Ellison

Juliana Sheffield

Polk Shelton

The Sheridans

The Shindigs

Shaan Shiraze

Shiva's Headband

Short Fuze

Shoulders

Showoffs

Sideways Sumlin & Lane Baldwin

Jim Siegeler Swing Orchestra

Silent Partner

Michael Silva

Silver Scooter

Donny Silverman

Steve Simon

Kim Simpson

The SIMS Foundation

Jay Sims

Sincola

Sir Finks

Sister 7

Sisterunaked

6240

Sixteen Deluxe

The Skaminoes

Skanky Yankee

Robert Skiles

Skool Boyz

Skyline Band

Slackhappy

Slashbelly & the Voodoo Hounds

Slavadillo

Slim Zimmerman & His Can't Hardly Playboys

Slobberbone