Jackson – as himself, a noisemaker, button pusher, knob turner. Responsible for all sounds on album, except as noted below.
Perry Drake – as the hard rock country drummer on “Bob Dylan”, “Banks”, “Katie” and “Confetti Stars”. Gained earlier fame as Clark’s dad, “The Determined Fisherman”, and “Van Driver” (where all great drummers get their start).
Kevin Hollingsworth – as lead guitar player in scenes “Bob Dylan” and “Banks”. Previous roles included “Guitar Tech to the Stars” and “South Austin Peace and Love Choir”.
Mr. Bruce Lawrence – as lead guitar player on “Wish I Could Write Fiction” and “Confetti Stars” skits. Leads double life as an accountant, and triple life as a swell guy (I mean, just look at him, on his Brucifer page).
Dawn Biega – as the cellist in Act 7, “Caroline”. Was the only one on the set allowed to carry a bow, as she is classically trained and licensed in that area.
Influences
memphis, detroit, chicago, austin
otis, bruce, jimi, bono, paul westerberg, tom waits, buddy holly, brian wilson, kieth richards, mick jagger, steve cropper, tuck andress, stevie wonder, the ramones, magic sam, the clash, new york dolls, queen, david ruffin, pink floyd, john lennon, pops and mavis staples, guy clark, hubert sumlin, patty griffin, sam cooke, lucinda williams, ted hawkins, brian setzer, eric clapton, srv, matthew sweet, bobby womack, izzy stradlin, jackie wilson, bob dylan, robert jr lockwood, david bowie, danny gatton, eddie floyd, lyle lovett, my friends binky, stubby, pablo, jason, beth, kris brown, gwil owen, danny phillips and mark ambrose. Oh, yeah, and LYNYRD SKYNYRD.
Sounds Like
A homonym. Get it? C'mon, I can hear all the English majors laughing....
"The only thing Angelina and I agree on is that Jackson is smokin' hot." Jennifer Anniston
"Austin singer-songwriter-guitarist Jackson is a dangerous man - because if you let his songs get into your soul, you will never be the same again."
***Duggan Flanakin, Texas Music Critic
"Jackson continues to grow and mature as an introspective American songwriter while mining a vein similar to Ryan Adams and the late Elliott Smith" -- Eric Leikam, KGSR FM Austin, TX
"When I faked my orgasm in When Harry Met Sally, I had Jackson's music playing in my head" -- Meg Ryan
"Prolific and Inspiring....One of Austin's best singer/songwriters."
Shelley Knight KKMJ FM Austin, Texas
"Jackson sat in a chair with folks leaning out of their seats to catch his every word....This guy is Austin's version of Bob Dylan when he sings solo, both in the quality of his voice and the poetry of his lyrics."
*****FLANFIRE, May 2005
"I don't like Jackson at all. I'm going to ban his music world-wide" Former Vice President Dick Cheney.
Discography
Jackson albums
2006 "An Assorted Cast of Characters"
2005 "Grow Up To Be A Childhood Genius"
2003 "Changes"
Jackson also plays with Iron City Soulshakers and The Redneck Boys!
We are back from tour and playing Saturday night at the Continental Club with our good friends the Mother Truckers-we hit at 10PM! hope u can amke it down- Shurman ..
Just wanted to let you know I have posted a blog in which fans can leave their condolences for Michael's family. I will be printing them out and forwarding them to the family within the next few weeks.
awwwwww, thanks jackson......that was really sweet of you....glad you like it.....please come back and listen anytime you want...:) and if you are in austin i have a full band show on the 24th.....would love to have you come out to that one....:)
Thanx Jackson...I'l let her know, she's been real busy it seems...busy time of the year up here in SARATOGA. Lotta tourists, music, ballet, horse track culture n vultures. Howz tings in Texas? Pretty toasty?
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