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  06/05/2006            
Kaeli Klaus
Way to go Will! Y'all are awesome. I'm turning all my friends on to y'all!
Buster Jiggs  05/31/2006            
Jiggs Saw
Buster Jiggs wrote a book. I read it. I give it Five Stars!
Buster Jiggs  05/31/2006            
hmmmm
Okay. Just looking at all these reviews and this "James" guy is pretty pathetic. He's tracking back his comments to see if anyone's responding, and then typing up his sad little responses. What, is he in his basement bashing people on the internet and then going up for a sandwich when his mom calls? Please. Kudos to anyone on this website trying to sell their cd's. It's a tough business. The last thing these artists need is to listen to close-minded people like this james character. Buster Jiggs...keep trucking and don't let anyone in the way of your career!
Buster Jiggs  05/31/2006            
hmmmm
Okay. Just looking at all these reviews and this "James" guy is pretty pathetic. He's tracking back his comments to see if anyone's responding, and then typing up his sad little responses. What, is he in his basement bashing people on the internet and then going up for a sandwich when his mom calls? Please. Kudos to anyone on this website trying to sell their cd's. It's a tough business. The last thing these artists need is to listen to closed-minded people like this james character. Buster Jiggs...keep trucking and don't let anyone in the way of your career!
Buster Jiggs  05/08/2006            
Corey Hondo, TX
I love their new album Buster Jiggs is just getting better and better. Any band that raises as much hell as they do deserves to go far. KEEP IT UP!
Buster Jiggs  04/04/2006            
BB
This is the best CD I bought in a long, long time. Simply great music. Wild and Free is awesome. Unaware and Santity are great too. I have not been this excited about a CD since maybe the first time I heard Pat Green. I am shocked that they are not more popular. They are head and shoulders above many bands you know by name. Buy this album
Buster Jiggs  03/29/2006            
Cody
Great Album, can listen to every song and enjoy everyone. Can't wait to see them live. Hope it is as good as this album.
Buster Jiggs  02/28/2006            
S & J Crystal City, Tx
Guys, You rock. We went to go see you at Floores and enjoyed the music very much. Keep up the great work. We will see you soon again.
Buster Jiggs  02/23/2006            
TxMusicFan
Heard the interview on the "Outlaw". AWESOME!!! You guys are as much fun as your mucic is rockin'. See you at Floores Saturday.
Buster Jiggs  02/17/2006            
T
I love y'all so much! i saw you at a dancehall in New Braunfels last year and bout the cd, I listen to in at least 3 times a week still - always puts me in a good mood or will wake me u"How well do you know the 1st person in your Top 8" in the morning. Make more trips to SA so i can see more concerts :)
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