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A 10" MARIA is not what you might think it is, but it does glow in the dark so get your minds out of the gutter! A 10" MARIA is a ten-inch statue of the Virgin Mary. Something to be passionate about and to admire. 10" MARIA was founded in 1993 by bassist Mona Febonio. She had a vision and went to a pawn shop and bought a Rickenbacker, took two lessons and then true to her Aquarius form built a recording studio. The band has been through a few drummers, and a heckuva lot of guitarists, and finally 10" MARIA is the band all members knew they were born for. The band has always been all-girl and always will BE. With 10" MARIA'S straight ahead hard rock, melodic, angry, tough, sexy, ear splitting, and magnetic songs, you're destined to get what you came for at A 10" MARIA show, and then some!
The 11:11 String Band bring with them a distinct mix of old-time fiddle music and familiar bluegrass tunes. Never satisfied, the 11:11 crew also dabbles in many other styles including Blues, Waltzes, Texas music and even some African-based rhythms. Their sets include a nice mix of acoustic standards and originals. The 11:11 String Band are one of Austin, Texas' newest and most exciting string bands, playing Austin and the Hill country circuit. They are a lively group of entertainers who love to play music and love to spread the joy wherever they go!!!!!!!!!!!
Featuring the soulful vocals of Ms. Kimberly Pollini, and the multifaceted 7-string guitar work of Mr. Paul Pollini, 18 Karat is committed to providing all clients with professionalism at its finest. We are committed to being on time and prepared for every performance. We can provide music that is unobtrusive and in the background for intimate engagements or featured entertainment for larger events. We can be involved as much or as little as you prefer. We are versed in a diversity of styles: Jazz, Blues, R&B/Soul, Country, and Rock. Overall, we are committed to making your event memorable with our devotion to tailor our performance to accommodate your needs.
Austin, TX-based alt-pop band 3 KISSES has played over 100 shows since their inception in January 2004 and they have performed for close to 100,000 people. In addition to their regular tour schedule, 3 KISSES supports breast cancer research by performing at Susan G. Komen Races and Relay for Life events in Texas and donating a portion of their CD sales to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and the American Cancer Society. Tish Meeks, who lost her mother to breast cancer in 1989 supports the cause with the music of 3 KISSES and her original story, Legacy, appeared in Jack Canfield & Mark Victor Hansen's Chicken Soup for the Recovering Soul in December 2004. 3 KISSES music is an idiosyncratic combination of alternative, pop, rock and punk filled with catchy guitar hooks and introspective lyrics. The heartfelt vocals and light-hearted songs of 3 KISSES' earnest, tuneful and vibrant alt-pop vastly appeal to fans of the genre. Tumultuous lyrics delivered in a contradictory, bubbly, upbeat fashion has become a 3 KISSES trademark. Tish's unbridled energy and interaction with guitar player Tony Meeks, drummer Josh Tallerine and with the audience, invites the crowd to be a part of the 3 KISSES experience. Martin Folkman, Publisher of the Musician's Atlas writes, '3 KISSES is fronted by the kinetic Tish Meeks who no guitar, mic stand or stage can contain. [The band] wasted no time winning the crowd over to their infectious songs and spontaneous performance.' From the driving rock-funk of 'Yellow' to the 70's psychedelic tone of 'Come Along' and from the pop-punk of 'Out of Control' to the melodic yearning of 'Complete' 3 KISSES encompasses the spectrum. Says Jay King, VP of Classic R&B, Thump/Universal, 'Great songwriting ' catchy, poppy songs. An excellent mix of yesterday and today.' Inspired by a wide variety of artists such as Blondie, The Sundays, Green Day, Tom Petty, Social Distortion, Brian Wilson, The Beatles, Fountains of Wayne, The Eels, Alison Krauss, Gwen Stefani, Freddie King, The Police, Tears for Fears, The Cranberries, Andrew WK, Lillix, White Stripes, Neal McCoy, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Joan Jett, Pat Benetar and more, this diverse band is out to show you a good time! 3 KISSES has been featured on the FOX 7 Morning Show in Austin, TX, Fokker Radio, Indie Artist Radio, Indie-Music.com, Rockland World Radio, Female Musician Magazine, One Way Magazine. Wings charted up to #4 on the CMJ charts and is currently in rotation at hundreds of college radio stations across the country. The band premiered their video Yellow in September 2004. Recent performances include two showcases at SXSW in Austin, a showcase at the Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg, PA and showcases at Garage Stock 2005 in Salem, MO, the Independent Music Conference in Philadelphia, PA and Dewey Beach Music Conference in Dewey Beach, DE.
Theres no question as to who the top reality rap artists from hip hops heyday are, NWA, The Geto Boys, The 5th Ward Boyz, and all the artists who came out of their camps. And now out of the 5th Ward Boyz camp is the whole family of entertainers from The 5th Ward of Houston Texas know as the 5th Ward Family.
88MPH is an explosive Austin-based 4-piece rock/pop cover band, whose repertoire includes rock and pop favorites dating from the 50's to today's top 40 hits. From Elvis to Hendrix, from Men at Work to Green Day, 88 MPH delivers entertaining performances of the greatest rock/pop songs of all time. Band founders Jason Smith (guitar/vox) and Barry Welch (vox/guitar) have been musical partners since the summer of 1999. Austin natives and longtime friends Pete Moreno (drums/vox) and Art Baker (bass/vox) have also been playing music collectively since 1983. The musicianship built around the personal relationships stands strong in this four-piece PowerHouse. 88 MPH is available for clubs, parties, weddings, and any other occasions that call for a great rock/pop band.