Shinyribs | Austin City Limits Interview

Kevin Russell (aka Shinyribs) tells Terry Lickona how his band got its name and talks about his journey into swamp music. Watch Shinyribs on Austin City Limits; episode premieres February 10, 2018 on PBS.
About the Episode
Enjoy modern pop and roots music from Akron’s Dan Auerbach and Austin’s Shinyribs. Auerbach puts the Black Keys on hold to showcase his second solo album Waiting On a Song. Fronted by Kevin Russell of the Gourds, Shinyribs whips up Texas country soul from its new LP I Got Your Medicine.
About Austin City Limits
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[@leebrewer3]

Shiny keeps music fun. Keep it up we enjoy it! Your band is awesome!

[@danbraker4036]

Just a fantastic theory you have with your music. I am one addicted fan! Keep up the good work. Your music is very powerful.

[@pappyman7694]

I'm excited to see you live this month!!

[@TehMafiaTV]

What a good dude

[@pootinella]

My name came from having to come up with my AOL screen name too. And I'm the ONLY pootinella anywhere! You've definitely got my medicine and it makes me shout with joy!

[@grannywuzhere]

Oh Kevin, we love you so.