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8½ Souvenirs is an American swing revival band that is currently active, since 1993.[1]
8½ Souvenirs | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Swing revival |
| Years active | 1993–present |
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 8½, 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]
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)
- 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
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