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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  05/18/2004            
Buster Jiggs
www.busterjiggs.com is up and running and there are some music samples there for your enjoyment. Thanks for all of the support.
Buster Jiggs  05/18/2004            
fan
I think you are thinking of another band...Buster Jiggs is from Texas.
Buster Jiggs  05/16/2004            
Question...
Is this the same Buster Jiggs that has been at the Mountain Harvest Festival for the last 5 years? Or what's the deal? Did you guys all decide to pack up amd move to Texas from Colorado?
Buster Jiggs  05/11/2004            
JMac
This band is the next big thing to hit the Texas music scene. Their new cd is great and their performance in concert awesome.
Buster Jiggs  05/07/2004            
fan
I heard the new demo with the new guy and am so impressed, I can not wait to here you live. You guys sound awesome. Good luck!
Buster Jiggs  04/07/2004            
fan #2
If you have ever had an opportunity to listen to these kids you will be amazed at how talented they are. They write their own lyrics and music and are accomplished at playing it as well. We enjoyed the original singer for Buster Jiggs,but,like many other situations, sometimes one person does better in another venue. Let's give Will a chance to show what he can do. (I have heard him and was very impressed.) Hopefully, everyone will forget about trying to choose sides and get back to listening to the music. After all, isn't that what it's really all about? No one wants to read of anyone getting "bashed". That is way beneath anyone who considers themselves to be a serious artist. Buster Jiggs, please don't stoop to that level. Keep on keeping your class act and, if anyone MUST talk trash, please don't let it be any of you. That way we can continue to admire and respect each of you AND your music. Your #2 Fan- (JCR was #1)
Buster Jiggs  04/06/2004            
Kristin M.
To get a demo just email us at [email protected] Attention:Demo and we will take care of ya. Thanks for looking us up!
Buster Jiggs  04/06/2004            
curiousgeorge
Just wanted to say that the new website looks great. When will the whole site be working?? And how can you get the demo??
Buster Jiggs  04/05/2004            
The Old Singer
First of all - "someone who knows" doesn't know. The schedule problem is on lonestarmusic's side. They have posted a wrong date by accident. If you will look back at the 2003 schedule you will see that we played a gig at Momo's on April 7th. I remember the gig - 3 people were there (my wife, her best friend and her brother) to see us on a Monday night. It was still a fun show - our first try at a all acoustic gig and it actually went pretty well. Next, this one is for texasmusic. This is the first post I have ever made, and probably ever will make on this site. I have never claimed to be a good singer and probably never will be. I admit that I was fortunate to get to play with Buster Jiggs. I believe fully in the songs and enjoy playing them. To correct you I was the first singer for Buster Jiggs - yes the rest of the guys had a band in Corpus Christi called "Planet, TX". They played two gigs, an open mic at the Surf Club and a show in Alice, TX. The point is that from day one I openly admitted to the band that if they wanted to go somewhere they first needed to find someone a lot more attractive than me and next someone who could actually sing. I have never met or heard the new guy but I would hope he does twice as good of a job that I did. If anyone would like to contact me for any reason, including: trash-talk, compliments, or for the TRUE story of my departure from the band please do so at [email protected] - please leave your name. I can't stand the whole hide-behind a screen name thing. Or you can find me in the Castroville phone book under Brandon Mann. Please use this website for what it was intended for. Reviewing Texas Music. Thanks, Brandon Mann
Buster Jiggs  04/05/2004            
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South of San Antonio, 30 minutes or so.
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