Jackie Myers Band
Austin, Texas, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2009 | SELF
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The brassy sound of the Jackie Myers Band on Ten Foot Twins relies on Memphis-style funk for some of its touchstones ("Bad Bad Things," "Too Close"), but there's more here than simple retro love. Myers has a good ear, bringing in Ephraim Owens on trumpet as the songs take right turns with a jazzier edge. Thankfully, she avoids breathy jazz vocals, using instead her earthy lungs ("Pushin' It," "All She Wrote"). - Austin Chronicle
Although I missed the Jackie Myers Band, Michelle Bayard, who books bands at Artmosphere, introduced me to Jackie Myers at the Moon. Right off you could tell she's focused, relaxed, yes, but serious about her band and her life in music.
I've been listening to the band's "Ten Foot Twins" 2012 CD. My initial reaction to the recording was that in some ways its Michelle Shocked meets Amy Winehouse. And several listens later, I'd say the same thing with more emphasis on Winehouse; I'd also mix in smooth R&B and fine jazz stylings, old school soul and funk, hip keyboard play, and there's great horn work punctuating and soloing, too.
And all of this carried along by the vocals of Jackie Myers herself. Add this recording to your collection, and catch these guys/gal next time they come through. - Lohud.com
The Jackie Myers Band from Austin Texas shredded up their set last week on the air with Live at Lunch. Thanks for stopping by KRFC! Catch a live internet broadcast of their gig tonight at the link below--9pm central time, 10pm EST. - facebook.com
Discography
Count to Three - 2010
Ten Foot Twins - 2012
Third! - coming soon
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Bio
The sound of blue-eyed soul. Beautiful, captivating, complex, and always with an edge. That’s the sound of the Jackie Myers Band. Some call the style “groove” or “funk.” Others don’t try to name it and just like to listen to the flavors of blues, jazz, funk, and soul. It’s a sound that Patrick Dennis of Austin’s Mix 94.7 called “fabulous.” The Austin-based Jackie Myers Band can sometimes be found packing the best venues in Austin. At other times these travelling troubadours can be found in San Antonio, Dallas, or relentlessly touring all across America, playing all manner of clubs, venues, and festivals.
Wherever they go, JMB features the songs of singer/songwriter/pianist Jackie Myers. Jackie’s creative talent is showcased on the band’s two cd’s: Count to Three, released in 2010, and Ten Foot Twins, released in 2012. Count to Three shows a blossoming talent exploring musical boundaries. This is on display in, among others, Clueless and Penniless, an emotionally riveting portrayal of love gone awry, as well as the irreverent and tempo-jumping Jimmie B. 'Ten Foot Twins' shows the evolution of a songwriter and a band committed to refining their art. Jackie Myers shows off her vocal prowess and piano-playing chops on All for You. She explores moods from love to indifference to human compassion in Love Song, Not Now, and the socially-conscious Left Behind. Instrumentation on both cd’s includes the best from Austin’s rich musical community including, on Ten Foot Twins, guitarist Mike Brinley and the nationally-renowned trumpeter Ephraim Owens, who has played with Mumford & Sons, Sheryl Crow, and Austin-based Black Red Black.
The band has finished and is currently working on the commercial release of their latest album, entitled 'Third!' that will feature more original scores from Jackie Myers.
Our most popular video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZwUHfQEcIM
Our latest video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IiANnvpmEQ
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