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DOIN' THEIR THING - A TRIBUTE TO BOOKER T. AND THE MGs
IS NOW AVAILABLE!
McLemore Avenue--in the tradition of instrumental groups like Booker T. & the MGs, The Meters, Jimmy Smith, and Medeski, Martin and Wood--combines elements of southern soul, R & B, jazz and other genres with an original sound that is unique to Austin, Texas.
“Rooting themselves in southern soul, they've made a modern record that plays with the excitement and feel of discovering a Stax classic.” Robert Gordon, producer/director of Respect Yourself
"Interesting groove...sounds like the MGs meet the Ventures...I really like the guitar and especially like the B3 sound." Steve Cropper, Stax guitarist/producer
Awards:
3 Time Winner of the Austin Chronicle Music Poll
2005 - Best Jam Band
2006 - Best Instrumental Band
2010 - Best Instrumental Band
Special Appearances:
McLemore Aveue had the honor of backing soul legend Swamp Dogg at the Continental Club during the internationally acclaimed South By Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival in Austin, Texas. "These folks were wonderful, with a tremendous sound coming from their Hammond B3 organ and Swamp Dogg on electric piano stage center. I hated to tell them their time was up at the end of their showcase." Wayne Zinkand, SXSW Stage Manager.
Tracks from the band's debut album, 926 East have been featured on NPR's All Songs Considered: Open Mic broadcast. McLemore Avenue has also appeared on the prestigous KUT 90.5 FM radio shows Eklektikos , hosted by John Aielli and LiveSet, hosted by Larry Monroe.
Other Accomplishments:
2004 Voted Top 10 in the Austin Chronicle Music Poll Category: Best Experimental/Instrumental Band
2003 Chosen twice as a Texas Top 10 by Austin Chronicle music critics Jerry Renshaw and Raoul Hernandez.
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