Buster Jiggs








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Buster Jiggs: For the past fourteen years the band Buster Jiggs has rocked their way through the great state of Texas. In the last few years their sound has morphed into what the band now calls “Organic Texas Rock”. There is no formula, there is no “set structure”, it is what it is, and it’s Rock N Roll. Lead by female singer / songwriter Kristin Muennink the band inevitably catches your attention and makes you take notice. “At times, Kristin will remind me of Lucinda Williams or even Liz Calendar of the Red River Mudcats. No wilting wallflower here. Kristin captures the listeners’ attention and draws you in with each note. Think Maria McKee during her Lone Justice days, just minus the extra helping of vocal twangery.” -Andrew W. Griffin Red Dirt Report Her musical career started with Buster Jiggs. She played acoustic rhythm guitar, mandolin and was the harmony vocalist when the band first began in 1999. In 2007 she became the lead vocalist, along with opting for an electric guitar instead of acoustic. She grew-up in Robstown, TX where music consumed her everyday life. She could not get enough of listening to artists such as Boston, Steve Miller Band, Fleetwood Mac, The Police, & Gun’s & Roses. On a whim one day she went out, bought a guitar, and taught herself how to play at the age of sixteen. Writing a few songs she never really flourished as a songwriter until she cross paths, with now husband, Scott Muennink. Scott was born and raised in Hondo, TX. He got his first kit and began playing drums at the age of 11, like Kristin, he is self-taught. He played in an alternative band during High School, in a hard rock band through College, and dabbled in few country bands before starting his own band with his wife in 1999; now known as Buster Jiggs. Scott loves music, all kinds of music. At any given moment you could find him listening to anything from Johnny Horton to Queens Of The Stone Age, and his working knowledge of the bands he has listened to is impressive to say the least. Scott is also a songwriter, and is “The King of the Hook” as his wife Kristin says. Though Scott and Kristin are the last of the original 1999 lineup, they have picked up some amazingly talented musicians along the way. Lead guitarist Pancho Garza is the owner/director of The Alamo Rock School in San Antonio and has more than 15 years of composing, recording, performing, and traveling under his belt. He was born in San Antonio, but grew up in Princeton, New Jersey. He would travel to Brooklyn NY to study with famed Jack McDuff guitarist, Ed MacEachen. He also took classical guitar lessons from a Princeton local and former Segovia prodigy, Alice Artzt. After graduating high school, he went onto to college in New York City at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. Pancho is currently working pre-production with friend and music collaborator Claude Coleman of Eagles Of Death Metal and Ween. He attended college in New York City at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. Bass player/harmony vocalist Tim McMaster is a consummate sideman/team player, his home lies within the confines of the performing band, playing the fender electric bass, and singing harmonies. Tim is from Philadelphia. While there he played with notable acts that were hitting heavy in the Philly Scene. When the 90’s wound down he joined forces with Americana artist and New Jersey native Tom Gillam, and after a ten year stint with Tom, which saw much local success and national and world touring, as well as recording 7 highly acclaimed albums, highlighted by the 2005 nomination for best new act on the Americana scene, and hitting #4 on the Americana charts for the album "shake my hand", the band decided to move to Austin, TX. While in Austin, Tim found himself taking advantage of the enormous talent that populates the town, playing with Will Sexton, Charlie Sexton, Jon Dee Gram & Randy Weeks to name a few. Fun Fact: The band name comes from a character in the old cowboy poem, "The Sierry Petes (or Tying the Knots in the Devil's Tail)" written in 1917 by Gail Gardner. Hence the groups logo of a boot wearing, guitar brandishing devil, with a few knots in his tail. Buster Jiggs has recorded six albums and/or EPs since 2006. The latest one being the EP: Dirty Little Secrets, released March 9, 2013. Discography: 2013 - EP: Dirty Little Secrets produced by: Buster Jiggs 2012 - EP: Soul Like A Rocket produced by: Buster Jiggs 2011 - EP: A Four Song Demon produced by: Buster Jiggs 2009 - Heartache Jubilee produced by Buster Jiggs & Joseph Deeb (Smith Entertainment) 2007 - EP: Miserably Happy produced by Buster Jiggs & Joseph Deeb 2006 - Buster Jiggs produced by Buster Jiggs, Cody Braun & David Abeyta
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Average Rating : 0              Total Reviews: 181


Buster Jiggs  01/02/2005            
Griff
Great New CD!!! Its awesome and a great mix of slow to up-tempo songs. Great New Year's show guys, but you already knew that! If you love great musicians with a great songwriting force and great voices, then this is the cd to buy right now. You will not be disappointed. By the way Empty Blacktop Road is the song!!!!
Buster Jiggs  12/09/2004            
Cherie
I love this band...they play really good music and I love the lyrics...I'm am going to be excited when the CD comes out!! Keep up the good work Buster Jiggs!!
Buster Jiggs  12/06/2004            
PK
I was fortunate enough to see these guys play at the Surf Club in Corpus Christi, as they were opening up for Phil Pritchett about a month ago. Buster Jiggs rocked the house and really got the crowd goin. I was in Concan one weekend floatin the Frio when they were playin down there but did not know at the time. This is a great band who has a lot of musical talent with some great songwriters. I wish them the best and look forward to seeing them. I just noticed they will be in CC again at the Surf Club on December 23. I already got my buddies lined up to go. Keep up the hard work.
Buster Jiggs  11/27/2004            
Interested Listener
Heard this band twice recently, in CC at the Surf Club and in New Braunfels, at Saengerahlle. Both times they were very good. They played to a large crowd at CC with much entusiasm from the listeners. Saengerhalle had only a few there, but all appeared to enjoy the music. Know what impressed me most. . . This band provided the same great performance at both. Whether it was a small or large crowd, the band gave the same wonderful performance. They have some new and catchy music. You won't be disappointed if you take the time to go see them live. They have a great time performing and the audience has a great time listening. Hope they keep going to places I can get to.
Buster Jiggs  10/15/2004            
Tex. Music Afficianado
Anyone in the New Braunfels area Saturday night can hear some of the best "Texas" music at Saengerhall. We heard BusterJiggs at Gruene with Reckless Kelly and they were great. What a great weekend, Reckless at Floores on Friday, and Buster Jiggs at Saengerhall on Saturday. Both these bands know how to play and rock
Buster Jiggs  10/06/2004            
cussword
thanks rdavies... ray davies just reviewed Buster (insert favorite cussword here) Jiggs! Awesome! No wonder you didn't like it considering it's probably just a teeny wittle bit too much for you to comprehend. Oh by the way rd, nice suit. Lick a pole. Quote: shut the (insert cussword here)up!
Buster Jiggs  09/30/2004            
RDavis
Was recommended to listen to this band and I'll sum it up in one word.... Crap. With a capital period.
Buster Jiggs  09/29/2004            
Rob
Hey, it has been a while since I heard these guys play. I loved the original CD but I hear that they have a new and improved lead singer. I heard parts of the demo and they sound great. I hope to see Buster Jiggs when they play the Surf Club and enjoy both the new and the old.
Buster Jiggs  09/29/2004            
smoking train
What's up? What can I say but wow. This band is great. I can't take it out of the CD player. Keep it up, hope to see ya'll soon.
Buster Jiggs  08/01/2004            
just so you know
Want to hear a little country? maybe add a bit of rock-n-roll? Then top it off with some oldies cover songs from the likes of Nirvana and Leonard Skynnard? Believe it or not, there was a band at Gruene Hall on Friday night that had all that and MORE. Their own music was so diverse, and each one was really good. This is a great bunch to listen to and a fun group to watch play and have fun on stage. They made you feel they appreciated you being there to enjoy the music with them. Don't miss an opportunity to hear this group if. You can bet I wont!! Good job BusterJiggs!
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