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8½ Souvenirs

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8½ Souvenirs
GenresSwing revival
Years active1993–present

8½ Souvenirs is an American swing revival band that is currently active, since 1993.[1]

The band was signed to RCA Victor and had two albums on that label, as well as two under indie labels in Austin, Texas. 8½ Souvenirs is named after the film , directed by Federico Fellini, and the song "Souvenirs" by gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt

The band appeared on Austin City Limits in April 1998.[2]

Personnel

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The band lineup evolved over the years. During different periods, the personnel included:

  • Olivier Giraud (guitar, vocals) The founder and key member of the Souvenirs. Now a member of the band Continental Graffiti.
  • Tony Balbineau (vocals, rhythm guitar)[3]
  • Todd Wulfmeyer (bass)
  • Kathy Kiser (vocals)[3]
  • Glover Gill (piano)
  • Adam Berlin (drums)
  • Juliana Sheffield (vocals)
  • Kevin Smith (bass)
  • Justin Sherburn (piano)
  • Rob Kidd (drums)
  • Chrysta Bell (vocals)

Discography

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  • Happy Feet (RCA Victor, 1995)[3]
  • Happy Feet (The Second Edition), Continental Records, 1997, retrieved December 29, 2023
  • Souvonica, Continental Records, 1997, retrieved December 29, 2023
  • Twisted Desire (RCA Victor, 1999)[3]
  • Live Memories (Giraudo, 2000)
  • At The Movies, Continental Records, 2022, retrieved December 29, 2023

References

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  1. ^ Gray, Christopher (December 17, 2004). "French Ticklers". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "Austin City Limits Season 23 Episode 10 – Boz Scaggs followed by 8 1/2 Souvenirs". TV.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d Curtin, Kevin; Rascoe, Rachel; Toland, Michael; Thomas, Morgan-Taylor; Salazar, Mars; Ramirez, Alejandra (January 28, 2022). "What We're Listening to Right Now". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
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