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Gina Lee and the Brisket Boys

About Me

Gina Lee began singing with Honeywagon in Omaha NE then Tucson AZ in 1995. They received high praise very rapidly for their authentic country rockabilly sound. When they disbanded Gina Lee went to South Plains Community College in Levelland TX to study with the greats.While there, she learned and played with such greats as Joe Carr (western swing guitar guru), Alan Munde (IBMA banjo player of the year), and Rusty Hudelson (yodeler extraordinaire).Currently, she resides in Austin TX and plays out locally every week. She has teamed up with Ricky Rees on bass, Sweet Basil McJagger (piano and Hammond Organ pro currently also with The Derailers), Tom Umberger (Stumbleweeds and the Racketeers lead guitar man), Ray Strucker (on trumpet), and Chris Stelly (Handsome Charlies) on the drums.Now available, her new album featuring some of her new friends in Austin, Maryann Price, Redd Volkaert, Slim Richey, Floyd Domino, Joe McDermott, Kevin Smith, and many more. Also, the Bloodshot compilation album tribute to Wanda Jackson is available in stores.

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Member Since: 10/07/2005
Band Website: www.ginaleeswings.com
Band Members: Gina Lee, Ricky Rees, Tom Umberger, Chris Stelly, Sweet Basil McJagger, Ray Strucker
Influences: Rose Maddox, Patsy Montana, Billy Jack Wills, Jimmy Rivers and the Cherokees, Wanda Jackson, The Collins Kids
Sounds Like: Patsy Cline, Patsy Montana, June Carter

Record Label: GLee club Recordings

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Derailers new album

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Posted by on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:35:00 GMT

The rumors are true

Yes, it's true - Gina Lee and Sweet Basil are expecting - TWINS!We're quite happy about our new rhythm section and hope to debut them in about 10 years.We do intend to keep playing some gigs up until ...
Posted by on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:14:00 GMT