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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Buster Jiggs  06/03/2004            
New Fan
Saw you at Jack's...thought it was great! Look forward to seeing you again.
Buster Jiggs  06/02/2004            
JHam
Was recommended to go see these guys at a show in Devine. Unoriginal lyrics, OBVIOUS lack of musical talent, poor vocals... Had a better time listening to the train go by... Can't give up on them completely though, they might get better with some much needed practice and originality...
Buster Jiggs  06/02/2004            
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Buster Jiggs  06/02/2004            
corpus christi
Out of 34 reviews 28 were five stars,1person had never heard or seen the band, and 5 are apparently from castroville.Not bad for the bands first gig with their new singer.
Buster Jiggs  06/02/2004            
fan 100
I went to see you guys and kristin at ric's i was very moved with the way you called your fans to come forward. i've never seen anyone else do this. I had a great time Ieven bought several copies of your cd to share with family and freinds. Impessive
Buster Jiggs  06/02/2004            
need dates
Saw you at ric's in devine, tx. you were awesome loved the new cd. the music is the best ever.
Buster Jiggs  05/30/2004            
REVIEWER
I saw these fine musicians play at Ric's last night in Devine,Tx. They were very good I really enjoyed their new vocal singer, Man what a voice. If you haven't had the chance i suggest you go hear them play. And i heard that the drummer and his wife (who plays in the band also) wrote most of their songs. GO HEAR THEM.
Buster Jiggs  05/28/2004            
maestra
It's called a brain-- get one. When you google it, this is what comes up: Buster Jiggs on LoneStarMusic.com ... Buster Jiggs's fans are also buying.. ... www.lonestarmusic.com/artists. and also lyrics to the song about Buster Jiggs come up. Thanks for advertising for the band, though, every time you talk trash more people get pissed and defend the music they love even more. By the way, I've heard the band's legal team is in the process of copywriting the name. Give up. Why do you care? They are already so far ahead of your realm of thought. Get a life and leave those who choose to live their own a break. Try being happy for a change and spend your time and energy trying to create something positive, believe me, it is quite refreshing.
Buster Jiggs  05/24/2004            
fan
Hear the new Buster Jiggs sound at Ric's in Devine, Texas this Saturday @ 9pm. They sound awesome!!!
Buster Jiggs  05/18/2004            
B/CS
I will answer the question, though, may not be fully qualified. This Buster Jiggs is a Texas band that started in Texas and has stayed in Texas. Funny they share the same interesting name that another band does in CO. Visit the website and check out the music samples and the history of the band. www.busterjiggs.com Hope this helps!
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