| 8½ Souvenirs | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Swing revival |
| Years active | 1993–present |
8½ Souvenirs is an American swing revival band that is currently active, since 1993.
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.
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)
- 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)
- Happy Feet (The Second Edition), Continental Records, 1997, retrieved December 29, 2023
- Souvonica, Continental Records, 1997, retrieved December 29, 2023
- Twisted Desire (RCA Victor, 1999)
- Live Memories (Giraudo, 2000)
- At The Movies, Continental Records, 2022, retrieved December 29, 2023
References
- Gray, Christopher (December 17, 2004). "French Ticklers". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- "Austin City Limits Season 23 Episode 10 – Boz Scaggs followed by 8 1/2 Souvenirs". TV.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2012.
- ^ Curtin, Kevin; Rascoe, Rachel; Toland, Michael; Thomas, Morgan-Taylor; Salazar, Mars; Ramirez, Alejandra (January 28, 2022). "What We're Listening to Right Now". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
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