Bijou Theatre: Shinyribs

Bijou Theatre: Shinyribs
Tue Aug 2, 7:30 PM
803. S Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

To obtain tickets for this event, please visit the TN Theatre box office at 224 Clinch Ave. or call 865-684-1200 opt. 2 to purchase by phone. The box office is open Mon-Fri 10 AM – 5 PM.

Shinyribs is an American southern soul, swamp-funk band from Austin, Texas. Shinyribs began in 2007 as a solo side project of singer/guitar player Kevin Russell, of longtime 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 he had previously given a plate of ribs.

After the Gourds went on hiatus in 2013, Shinyribs became Russell’s and Langford’s primary vehicle. By 2016, Shinyribs included bass guitar, keyboard, horns (Tijuana TrainWreck Horns), and backing singers (Shiny Soul Sisters). 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.

Number of seats reserved for Penny4Arts: 24 total tickets (with a limit of 3 child tickets per adult order)
We stop giving out seats/admissions for Penny4Arts at 5 PM on Tue Aug 2

Open to students outside of Knox County: YES
Advanced reservations required: YES

For more information, please contact: Rachel Robinson, Box Office Manager, rachel@knoxbijou.org
https://knoxbijou.org/bijou-events/shinyribs/