The Sanguinistas were born of the dissolution of longtime
Austin, TX cowpunk mainstays Stickpony. Stickpony’s Brit Jones and Lonesome
Dave Fisher decided to continue working together and redefine their vision, exploring a more post punk aesthetic.
Jones, tired of the faster/louder format, bent his energies toward mid-tempo songs with mood, melody, and intensity replacing
speed and volume. With the help of Fisher’s by turns atmospheric and earthy guitar stylings the result was a strong
set of hooky, melancholic, country tinged pop songs that slip comfortably into several sub-genres of contemporary rock ‘n’
roll.
This new direction required a diverse
and adaptable group of like-minded musicians to fill out the line-up. First aboard was legendary Austin bass player
Cindy Toth, who had been a cornerstone of 80’s luminaries The Reivers. The rhythm
section became complete with the addition of drummer Thad Swiderski, who had spent more than a decade behind
the kit with Austin’s ubiquitous The Wannabes. Finally, a rounded delivery and mood amplification
was brought into the overall sound with the recruitment of veteran bassist/keyboardist Shannon Rierson, formerly
of scene mainstays The Golden Apples.
With all these elements in place The Sanguinistas provide vocal and musical hooks, atmospheric guitar melody lines that suddenly
soar over the mix in emotion laden leads, an interlocked rhythm section that becomes a single instrument of its own, and unforgettable
lyrics delivered by Jones’ weary, haunted voice at times accompanied by two and three part harmonies.
Internationally respected multi-instrumentalist and producer
Ron Flynt, who came to fame in '80s power poppers 20/20, helped The
Sanguinistas record a demo in October 2007, the results of which authoritatively captured the band's sound.
While the name Sanguinistas may be new in musical circles, the combined experience of the players totals more than
a century and a half. Catch 'em before they die.
Brit Jones - Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals
Lonesome Dave Fisher - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Cindy Toth -
Bass, Vocals
Shannon Rierson - Keyboards, Vocals
Thad Swiderski - Drums
