The Spencer Thomas Band "Live From The Saxon Pub" available soon from V-8 Records. Spencer Thomas vocals, joined by Michael Holt on Guitar, Rodney Craig on Drums, Jim Trimmier on Sax, and Brad Fordham on Bass.
Voodoo Dream is available now on CD and downloads at CDBaby.com
Influences
Johnny Guitar Watson, Excello Records, Sam Cook, Freddie King, Hank Ballard, Big Joe Turner, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Howlin' Wolf, Dr. John, The Fabulous Thunderbirds.
Sounds Like
V-8 Records says, "These stellar performances of The Spencer Thomas Band, live From The Saxon Pub, take us back to the days of old austin: raw, unrehearsed, top notch R&B players layin' it down and feelin' the groove!
We are excited to release this 8 track CD and have featured two songs on our myspace. Come hear:
1. That's What Love Will Make You Do.
2. Blackjack.
at www.myspace.com/v8recordstexas
Coming Soon!! I've recently partnered with V-8 Records from Austin to produce a live recording of my band from The Saxon Pub. Recorded on April 23, 2009, we selected 8 hot songs from the hour and a half set to release. Check out V-8 Records Blog about it at www.myspace.com/v8recordstexas
I am also President of The Austin Blues Society. Come visit our community at www.austinbluessociety.org
Here's my story:
I hit the Austin scene in 1986, singing for The Solid Senders. We were a hardcore Texas Blues band that lasted about 10 years, recording two CD's for Tramp records in Holland. (Try to find those gems) We toured a little in Norway and The Netherlands, but mostly rocked Austin, Texas with Hector Watt on Guitar, Keith Ferguson on Bass, and Matt Ryan on drums.
Then I recorded a cool indie R&B CD with The Big Pow Wow. George Rarey, Nick, Jim, Matt, and Jamie Hilboldt.
I sang with Pat Boyack on his 3rd release for Bullseye Blues (Rounder) in '97We played House of Blues (Boston & Orlando) , BB King's (Memphis & LA), Buddy Guy's Legends, Memphis in May Festival, Slippery Noodle in Indianapolis, Blues Cafe in Long Beach, Mother's in San Luis Obispo, Grand Emporium, The Rhythm Room in Tuscon, and lots more fun and exciting night spots.
Back in Austin, I sang with Larry Lange and the guys in a band called King Soul. and a quasi-gospel group called The Rev. Ben T. and The Well Kept Secrets, and gradually put my own band together playing gigs around south central Texas - from Corpus Christi to San Angelo.
In 2007, I released my first solo album, highlighting my songwriting and featuring the cream of the crop of Austin R&B players. Read my blog "Voodoo Dream" for more info. Buy "Voodoo Dream" on CD or downloads at WWW.CDBABY.COM
Hey Y'all, don't forget to put on your calendar that Spencer Thomas is playing at the CONTINENTAL CLUB on NOVEMBER 8TH, for a benefit, on behalf of MICHAEL HOLT.
Hey Brother real kewl sessions..i think you got a good disc out of it...Me and Mike worked well together...im lookin forward to hearing it...peace and thanks for the chance to work with you and Mike...that piano player Mark was cookin...lol
Hey Spencer, I hope you enjoed the show last night :) Oh man I need the Tequila song too hehe. I hope I'm top on that list for your new CD :) Tommie Brewster and I are touring Texas this fall/soon?? Austin is on our list so hope to see you there!
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Hey Spencer! Glad to be back on your page -- I think I shook lose of the crazies that were constantly hounding me on myspace -- so I'm good to go now. Can't wait to see you next month -- will the lovely Miss Jules be coming also?
I was at work on Saturday and my boss ask me if i had ever matted a picture and i said yes because i didn't want to sound stupid then he ask me do it. I tried my hardest but it was not pretty. LOL see you Saturday. :D
