Shinyribs | |
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Origin | Austin, Texas, United States |
Genres | swamp funk, Southern soul |
Years active | 2007–present |
Labels | Mustard Lid Records, Nine Mile Records, Blue Élan Records |
Members | Kevin Russell Keith Langford Mason Hankamer Daniel "Tiger" Anaya Mark Wilson Eric Baker Marty Muse Kellee Fuller Mars Wright |
Past members | Alice Spencer Kelley Mickwee Winfield Cheek Jeff Brown Danny Levin Jay Stiles Courtney Santana Sally Allen Mike Stewart |
Website | Shinyribs.org |
Shinyribs is a 9-piece swamp funk / Southern soul band from Austin, Texas.
Shinyribs began in 2007 as a solo side project of singer/guitar player Kevin Russell, then of longtime Austin band The Gourds. [1] At first "Shinyribs" referred to Russell personally in connection with his solo shows, but Russell later performed under the name "Shinyribs" in a band with other musicians, such as Gourds bandmate, drummer Keith Langford. "Shinyribs" then transitioned to be the name of the band as well. [2] The name derives from something called out to Russell by a transient woman to whom he had previously given a plate of ribs. [3]
After the Gourds went on hiatus in 2013, Shinyribs became Russell's and Langford's primary vehicle. [4] By 2016, Shinyribs included bass guitar, keyboard, horns (Tijuana TrainWreck Horns), and backing singers (Shiny Soul Sisters). [5]
Shinyribs' sound is a combination of many styles and influences. [6] Russell calls it "country-soul" and "swamp-funk." [7] The ultimate decisions on Shinyribs' musical direction are based on Russell's vision for the band. [8] Live performances generally feature Russell dancing on stage [9] or in a conga line extending through the venue. [10]
"Shinyribs is flamboyant and has completely no rules.... He’s free and is dancing like no one’s watching. He’s all about love and having fun and celebrating life." [2]
In addition to playing its original music, Shinyribs covers songs like "Waterfalls" (TLC), "Pony" (Ginuwine), "Buy U a Drank" (T-Pain), "All About That Bass" (Meghan Trainor), "Golden Years" (David Bowie), "I Gave Up All I Had and Sorry You're Sick" (Ted Hawkins), "Me and Paul" (Willie Nelson), "Hey Pocky A-Way" (The Meters), "The Wind Cries Mary" (Jimi Hendrix), "Heart of Stone" (The Rolling Stones), "No Diggity" (Blackstreet), and "Baby Don't You Do It" (Marvin Gaye/The Band). [11] [12] [13]
Shinyribs' Kevin Russell produced Cold and Bitter Tears: The Songs of Ted Hawkins with Jenni Finlay and Brian T. Atkinson for Austin-based label Eight 30 Records. The album features Shinyribs ("Who Got My Natural Comb"), James McMurtry ("Big Things"), Kasey Chambers (the title track), and Mary Gauthier ("Sorry You're Sick").
Shinyribs provided the theme song, "Our Game", for Lone Star Law , a series about game wardens within the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, which premiered on Animal Planet on June 2, 2016. [14]
Year | Work/artist | Award | Result |
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2010 | Well After Awhile | Austin Album of the Year | 7th place |
Year | Work/artist | Award | Result |
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2014 | Gulf Coast Museum | Album of the Year | Nominated |
Americana/Roots Rock Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
2014 | Shinyribs | Live Act of the Year | Nominated |
2014 | George Reiff | Producer of the Year | Nominated |
Year | Work/artist | Award | Result |
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2015 | Shinyribs | Band of the Year | 5th place |
2015 | Kevin Russell | Musician of the Year | 4th place |
2017 | Shinyribs | Funk/Blues/Soul Band of the Year | 1st place |
2017 | KevinRussell/Shinyribs | Musician of the Year | 3rd place |
2017 | Shinyribs | Best Austin Band | 2nd place |
2017 | Shinyribs | Best Rock Band | 6th place |
2017 | Keith Langford | Best Drummer | 5th place |
2017 | Winfield Cheek | Best Keyboard Player | 6th place |
2017 | Kevin Russell | Best Male Vocalist | 5th place |
2017 | Kevin Russell | Best Miscellaneous Instrumentalist (ukulele) | 5th place |
2017 | Kevin Russell | Best Songwriter | 5th place |