Shinyribs


Shinyribs is an American country-soul, swamp-funk band from Austin, Texas.

History

Shinyribs began in 2007 as a solo side-project of singer/guitar player Kevin Russell, then of long-time Austin band, The Gourds. 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. The name derives from something called out to Russell by a transient woman to whom he had previously given a plate of ribs.
After the Gourds went on :wikt:hiatus|hiatus in 2013, Shinyribs became Russell's and Langford's primary vehicle. By 2016, Shinyribs included bass guitar, keyboard, horns, and backing singers.
Shinyribs' sound is a combination of many styles and influences. Russell calls it "country-soul" and "swamp-funk." The ultimate decisions on Shinyribs' musical direction are based on Russell's vision for the band. Live performances generally feature Russell dancing on stage or in a conga line extending through the venue.
“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.”

In addition to playing its original music, Shinyribs covers songs like "Waterfalls", "Pony", "Buy U a Drank", "All About That Bass", "Golden Years", "I Gave Up All I Had and Sorry You're Sick", "Me and Paul", "Hey Pocky A-Way", "The Wind Cries Mary", "Heart of Stone", "No Diggity", and "Baby Don't You Do It".
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, James McMurtry, Kasey Chambers, and Mary Gauthier.

Members

Shinyribs

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.

Awards

Austin Music Pundits Awards

Lone Star Music Awards

Austin Music Awards