Austin Music Network - SXSW - March 17th 2000 - 8 1/2 Souvenirs

This is a live performance that was recorded at Threadgills and aired on the Austin Music Network. 8 1/2 Souvenirs is a swing/jazz revival band that was founded in 1994 by french-born guitarist and singer Olivier Giraud. At the time of this recording, 8 1/2 Souvenirs consisted of Olivier Giraud, Chrysta Bell, Rob Kidd, Justin Sherburn, and Kevin Smith. This performance features "1000 Years", "Souvonica", "L'Amour Toujours", "My Baby", and "Dancin". "Sonvonica" was released on 8 1/2 Souvenirs' 1997 Album, Souvonica, under Continental Records. "My Baby" and "Dancin'" were released on 8 1/2 Souvenirs' 1999 album, Twisted Desires, under RCA Victor. The song titled "1000 Years" is not featured in their discography.
00:48 1000 Years
6:69 Souvonica
10:16 L'Amour Toujours
15:49 My Baby
20:10 Dancin'
The footage in this video was edited together from two different tapes.
Collection Name: Austin Music Network Records And Recordings (AR-2001-007)
Tape Number: AR-2001-007-SXSW-81/2Souvenirs
Original Format: 3/4" Umatic

[@thechazdarby]

I did sound for them at a show on the Twisted Desires tour. They sounded crazy good, and were a real pleasure to mix.

[@pytheus]

Thank you!!!!

[@lensessions]

8 1/2 Souvenirs were never better than when Chrysta Bell was on vocals. And she was never better than when she fronted 8 1/2 Souvenirs. They were truly a match made in heaven.

[@acferrad1]

agree 100%

[@winfreepalmore3500]

Saw them on Austin City Limits years ago, hot hot hot every thing, still listening to them, thanks for the good work post!