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  11/06/2009            
Hater
Dear Willie T, You obviously don't have any musicial sense what so ever. Their singer, who I suspect is a woman but that is yet to be proven, is HORRIBLE. The sound, look and stage presence is vert differnt. I have also seen them before and after the change on many seperate occasions. You have never been more wrong!!! The buster jiggs good era is beyond over. You are beating a dead dog.
Buster Jiggs  11/05/2009            
Mason B.
Going to see them with Robert Earl Keen next week!
Buster Jiggs  11/04/2009            
David G.
Saw them at Floore's and was knocked out by their sound. Most people just went about their business of eating but we listened to the band. Great music. After a spell, though, some of it began to sound alike. Good beat and nice people. Going again.
Buster Jiggs  11/04/2009            
T.C.
A kickass Cd for the group from Hondo. Every song is a hit. This CD was worth the wait.
Buster Jiggs  11/02/2009            
BL
Great Job at Schotzi's guys...and gal ;)
Buster Jiggs  09/07/2009            
Harold
Buster Jiggs preformed for the first time at Tripp's and I am sure they will return with all the good comments I have received. Ya'll did a great job and I believe you have picked up more followers.
Buster Jiggs  09/06/2009            
yulelog87
Just saw this band last night at Tripps in Universal City TX. They were awesome! Never heard of them before, but will follow them since seeing them. Great night. Met them and chatted about the name of the band and the background of the name. Cool people...Even gave us a free t shirt for knowing the cowboys name who tied the knots in the devils tail....Love em! Bought the CD. You should too!
Buster Jiggs  09/05/2009            
Jose
Hey look! It's Sugarland...
Buster Jiggs  09/04/2009            
a friend
Buster Jiggs' new album "Heartbreak Jubilee" will take Texas music aficionados completely by surprise with its disarming sense of fun combined with a talented band, outstanding vocals and tight production. Buster Jiggs is so sinfully good that you'll definitely need to go to church twice a week after you've been sucked in by the seductive charms of Buster Jiggs. CountryChart.com
Buster Jiggs  08/31/2009            
Chad Dempsey
One of the if not the best groups around right now just went and saw them last night in Gruene and they were awesome. great sound kinda a like sugarland with a little more roots in rock and texas country
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