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8+ 1 ⁄2 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. 8+ 1 ⁄2 Souvenirs is named after the film
8+ 1 ⁄2 , 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
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
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
^ Gray, Christopher (December 17, 2004).
"French Ticklers" .
The Austin Chronicle . Retrieved August 21, 2023 .
^
"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.
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b
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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 .
External links
International National Artists