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  02/08/2006            
Anna
Love the album.. listened to it all over Montana.I have known Kristin since she was born and listend to her play toy instruments on my front porch when she was about 5 along with her cousin. Knew she would make something of herself. I am proud of you Kris....and love you lots.
Buster Jiggs  02/04/2006            
Sarah
I live in Hondo and just recently got turned on to Buster Jiggs. Great Job. I love your music.
Buster Jiggs  12/21/2005            
justafanofgoodmusic
Ive seen ya live, have the cd, and voted for ya for the GWE New Artist of the Year award. Good Luck and Congrats.
Buster Jiggs  11/05/2005            
Steph
Great show at Floores last night...lots of fun! I'd give you more than 5 stars if I could! Buster Jiggs is the best!
Buster Jiggs  10/17/2005            
SmP
I recently saw BJ live for the first time and was very impressed by their high energy performance! This band has a lot of talent and I wish them the best!
Buster Jiggs  09/21/2005            
Molly Hatchet
Buster Jiggs is one of the best new "Southern Rock" bands I've heard since North Missippi Allstars. So... Up Yours!
Buster Jiggs  09/20/2005            
Checkin' In
I thought this site was for fans and non-fans to be able to voice their likes and dislikes and the reasons for each. I thinks one of our country's greatest priveleges to be able to voice our individual opinions about what we do and do not like in our music. But, some of us are getting into "bashing" each other (such as James I & I II, Ray-Ray and the old bag). Come on, stick to your critique of the venue, not each other. Whether you agree or disagree, each has a valuable opinion and the right to be heard. So stick with the issue, please.
Buster Jiggs  09/19/2005            
old bag
This group is not something I care to listen to. Ray-Ray why do you get on here and rag on everyone that does not have the same view as yourself? Do you think by doing this the bands you stick up for will be your best friend? I think not.If you need friends that bad join a social club.You try so hard to use the big words and proper english to prove your point. Big deal anyone can use spell check. You are nothing but a communist if you think that everyone should think like you. Do us all a favor move to China.
Buster Jiggs  09/19/2005            
ray-ray
James is a feeble and cowardly soul who prefers to remain hidden behind the anonymity of the internet. He has been challenged here before to make himself known but to no avail. Good luck to Buster Jiggs and remain true to your artistic vision. Do not be swayed by insecure parasites like James.
Buster Jiggs  09/18/2005            
busterbass
I'm sorry that we weren't able to give you enough of the country that you are missing. Truthfully most of us in the band grew up on a lot of rock n roll, grunge, and metal music. Yet, we all still loved the sound of the outlaw country music (willie, waylon, merle, and such). It is the diversity of the Texas Music Scene that makes me love it so much. One band you hear might be rockin and the next band might be country or maybe even pop. All you have to do is check out a bunch of bands and if you like one great if not then it is no big deal. Find what you like and stick with it. Jason Boland not only has some great music but is a very nice and fun person to be around along with the stragglers. They are stars even if they are just hanging out with you (Grant pass the moonshine plz). I wish those guys the best of luck and hope they get all they want out of life. So, if you should ever see me at a show somewhere James, introduce yourself. I'll buy you and beer and we can talk about some country music together. Who knows maybe it will spark an idea for a country song =). Until then I hope you find some more of what you are looking for in music. Best of luck, Cody Scherer Buster Jiggs Bass Player P.S.-If any spelling errors are on this then I'll just apologize for it now.
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