Jean Synodinos - acoustic guitar/vocals. The Fully Realized Men include Brad Houser (bass), Rob Hooper (drums) and Charles Rieser (guitar).
Influences
The Desert Island Disc list of Top Ten CDs is always in rotation. Right now, in no particular order: Time Without Consequence (Alexi Murdoch); Can You Still Feel (Jason Faulkner); 9 Objects of Desire (Suzanne Vega); Rain Dogs (Tom Waits); Meaningless (Jon Brion); Sandanista (The Clash); Trampoline (Joe Henry); Inspiration Information (Shuggie Otis); The Instigator (Rhett Miller); Peace Beyond Passion (Me'Shell Ndegeocello)
Jean Synodinos (that's sin-uh-DEE-nus) delivers smart-sexy acoustic-pop for the big kids in the room. Her voice has been hailed by critics as “big league,” and her award-winning writing (including Kerrville's New Folk competition) digs deep lyrically, moving from big affirmations to little ironies at the turn of a phrase. Deftly skating between genres, Jean jumps from pop to jazz to rock to blues in order to find the right groove and tone for each song. Known for her dynamic performances, she lives to “read the room” and deliver shows that keep audiences returning for more.
Following up on her acclaimed debut CD "Lucky", Jean recently released her new disc, "Breathe." Picking up where "Lucky" left off, "Breathe's" eleven tracks groove even harder musically and dig even deeper lyrically. The disc features thoroughbred performances by Charles Rieser on guitars (The Scabs, Boombox), Brad Houser on bass (Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians), and Rob Hooper on drums (Guy Forsythe).
Jean lives in Austin, TX with her husband, guitarist and producer Charles Rieser and their puppy Freida. She is always kind to animals and gardens in spite of repeated failures. A breast cancer survivor, it's her honor and privilege to remind everyone to be their own best advocates for their health care--and for the health of those they love. And finally, if you've got $25 and a PayPal account, Jean urges you to consider making a microloan to a Third World entrepreneur through kiva.org. Check it out -- it's an incredible way to invest in the people of our planet.
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Yes AM
Drop My End of the Bone
Misfits on Parade
"As fine a vocalist as she is a composer, Synodinos' 'Lucky' is among the most overlooked albums of recent memory." --Margaret Moser, The Austin Chronicle
"One of Austin's true talents." --Dave Obermann, KUT-FM
Synodinos is amazing... She has some excellent moves as a songwriter and is an accomplished acoustic guitarist, but her big gun is the marvel that is her voice." --John Conquest, Third Coast Music
"Her deceptively angelic voice infuses her music with a soulful, sardonic edge." -- Dallas Morning News
Hey, Friend! I have a new, enhanced CD single available at Waterloo Records and ALL of its proceeds are going to Capital Area Food Bank. Have a good weekend!
Hi there my special friend of all things renovated. The place is looking great. Was much fun the other night. I need to invite myself over more often. : )
Band of Horses, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, James Blunt.....Nothing like kicking off the new year with some new tunes!!!! They especially come in handy while doing handy work. :) Thanks hon,~Stefanie
