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Jean Synodinos
Folk Rock / Pop / Acoustic

"this may well provoke an incident"

AUSTIN, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  10/10/2008
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   Jean Synodinos: General Info
Member Since12/30/2005
Band Websitejeansynodinos.com
Band MembersJean Synodinos - acoustic guitar/vocals. The Fully Realized Men include Brad Houser (bass), Rob Hooper (drums) and Charles Rieser (guitar).
InfluencesThe Desert Island Disc list of Top Ten CDs is always in rotation. Right now, in no particular order: Time Without Consequence (Alexi Murdoch); Can You Still Feel (Jason Faulkner); 9 Objects of Desire (Suzanne Vega); Rain Dogs (Tom Waits); Meaningless (Jon Brion); Sandanista (The Clash); Trampoline (Joe Henry); Inspiration Information (Shuggie Otis); The Instigator (Rhett Miller); Peace Beyond Passion (Me'Shell Ndegeocello)
Sounds Likean Emergency Room for the soul
Record LabelFortunate Records
Type of LabelIndie







   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 9 2008 6:30P
Dead Fish Grill Belton, Texas
Oct 18 2008 7:00P
Live @ the Bethany Cafe Austin, Texas
Oct 23 2008 6:30P
Dead Fish Grill Belton, Texas
Oct 25 2008 8:00P
Lake Austin Spa Austin, Texas
Nov 7 2008 6:30P
Dead Fish Grill Belton, Texas
Nov 7 2008 11:00P
Momo’s (GoGirls Austin Music Fest) Austin, Texas
Nov 13 2008 6:30P
Dead Fish Grill Belton, Texas
Nov 15 2008 7:30P
Wunderlich House Concerts Austin, Texas
Nov 16 2008 4:00P
World United Music Festival San Marcos, Texas
Nov 28 2008 5:00P
Lake Austin Spa Austin, Texas
Dec 4 2008 6:30P
Dead Fish Grill Belton, Texas
Dec 11 2008 6:30P
Dead Fish Grill Belton, Texas
Dec 18 2008 6:30P
Dead Fish Grill Belton, Texas
Mar 14 2009 8:00P
Duncan House Concerts Ventura, California
Jul 18 2009 7:30P
Bear Creek Concerts La Grange, Texas

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   About Jean Synodinos
Jean Synodinos (that's sin-uh-DEE-nus) delivers "smart acoustic soul for the big kids in the room." Her voice has been hailed by critics as “big league,” and her award-winning writing (including Kerrville's New Folk competition) digs deep lyrically, moving from big affirmations to little ironies at the turn of a phrase. Deftly skating between genres, Jean jumps from pop to jazz to rock to blues in order to find the right groove and tone for each song. Known for her dynamic performances, she lives to “read the room” and deliver shows that keep audiences returning for more.

Following up on her acclaimed debut CD "Lucky", Jean recently released her new disc, "Breathe." Picking up where "Lucky" left off, "Breathe's" eleven tracks groove even harder musically and dig even deeper lyrically. The disc features thoroughbred performances by Charles Rieser on guitars (The Scabs, Boombox), Brad Houser on bass (Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians), and Rob Hooper on drums (Guy Forsythe).

Jean lives in Austin, TX with her husband, guitarist and producer Charles Rieser and their puppy Freida. She is always kind to animals and gardens in spite of repeated failures. A breast cancer survivor, it's her honor and privilege to remind everyone to be their own best advocates for their health care--and for the health of those they love.

WATCH THE NEW VIDEO-ETTE FOR YES (p.m.)
(be sure to turn off the music playing above first!)



WHAT OTHERS SAY...

"As fine a vocalist as she is a composer, Synodinos' 'Lucky' is among the most overlooked albums of recent memory." --Margaret Moser, The Austin Chronicle

"One of Austin's true talents." --Dave Obermann, KUT-FM

Synodinos is amazing... She has some excellent moves as a songwriter and is an accomplished acoustic guitarist, but her big gun is the marvel that is her voice." --John Conquest, Third Coast Music

"Her deceptively angelic voice infuses her music with a soulful, sardonic edge." -- Dallas Morning News

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Jean Synodinos's Friends Comments
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Oct 8 2008 6:36 AM

Thanks for bein' our BUDDY! Hope to see you at Houston Women's Festival, Saturday, October 25, 2008!!! myspace.com/houstonwomensfest
Brian Kremer





Oct 8 2008 1:57 PM

Hi Jean - thanks for connecting. I'll have to take a listen when I get on my home computer. Thanks again,
Brian
Jackie Daum





Oct 7 2008 11:59 PM

What a SOUND!!!! Your phrasing is killer....must be all that Me'Shell you've been listening to. And the lyrics?! Wow, it's like you actually are writing with intention and not just trying to cram words into melodic phrases! Just moved to Austin. I'm going to catch one of your shows soon. Keep rockin' woman!
Magic Hero vs. Rock People





Oct 8 2008 1:59 AM

thanks for being a magic hero
Grant Hogarth





Oct 3 2008 3:25 PM

YOu are such a sweetie -- and I loved having you here!
Darby





Oct 2 2008 3:12 AM

So glad that I got to see you and your husband perform at Mike's house. You have personality, intellect, and sass to spare- love it! What a voice- I so enjoy getting to witness such talent. Can't wait for our paths cross again. Until then, you rock!
SamIam





Aug 29 2008 8:18 PM

It Ain't Nuthin' But A Blues Thang Baby...
Thanks for the great ADD!
The One Night Stand Blues Band
Suffolk 'n' Cool





Aug 22 2008 9:32 AM

It is just great to feature your music on show 131 of the Suffolk’n’Cool new music podcast.
You can hear it at www.suffolkandcool.com (where you will find the track on the Shownotes page).
Thanks so much for making it available and I hope you get even more richly deserved attention as a result. Do keep me in the loop with what’s happening.
Peter
Steven Markus Bernstein





Aug 14 2008 7:10 PM

Thanks, Jean. Much appreciated.
Jon Holt





Aug 12 2008 11:56 PM

Jean, Thanks for the note. I'm happy to be a part of your afternoon. Very nice grooves! I was diggin on "Waiting for the Light to Change" when I was rudely interupted as soon as I clicked your Add Comment button. Myspace should let the music roll on while writing a comment!

Anyway, I feel a very nice vibe. While your song was playing, my wife said you remind her a little of Suzanne Vega (with a blues twist). I think your voice sounds smooth and original. I look forward to catching a show!

Stage lights and Peace pipes,
Jon
Peggy Wright





Aug 13 2008 2:12 AM

Very nice music! Thanks so much for your friendship!
Susan Craig





Aug 12 2008 1:48 AM

Wonderful tunes, Jean - sounds fantastic!
Raised By Pandas





Aug 11 2008 9:01 PM

thanks for finding us. I'm really enjoying your songs. glad to be friends on the myspace.
-rbp
DB Martin Group





Aug 11 2008 9:10 PM

Jean, thanks for reaching out and being a friend, I'm honoured! All the very best, DB
Kim Miller





Aug 11 2008 1:17 AM

I see you're staying busy and beautiful

su amiga, Kim
Thunderbird





Aug 4 2008 1:08 AM

Looking forward to having you play with us this month!
Southpaw Jones





Jul 26 2008 5:04 PM

May I borrow some of YourSpace to promote MyCdRelease?

The all new, all original CRUELTY arrives Tuesday, July 29, and I'll celebrate with a show at Austin's legendary Cactus Cafe. It's free, aside from the $15 you'll certainly want to spend on the CD. Raina Rose opens at 8:30 pm, then Southpaw Jones performs in his finest suit, and nothing will ever be the same.

Check out the preview track on my profile page or southpawjones.com. Thanks for sharing YourSpace!
Mo McMorrow





Jul 22 2008 4:21 PM

This is even closer to being me ya reckon? Yup.
Kim Deschamps





Jul 18 2008 4:53 PM

Jean

You have a fabulous voice AND a way with words!!

Let's do some shows together. Call me when you are in the studio next.
k2 music management





Jul 18 2008 5:01 PM

thanks for the compliment jean. i like what you do. let me know if i can help with anything.
Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus





Jul 17 2008 4:57 PM

THIRD COAST MUSIC SONGWRITER SHOWCASE
Hosted by
Jim Patton &
Sherry Brokus
with
Jean Synodinos
Kim Miller
Kim Deschamps

THURSDAY JULY 17
8:00 – 10:00 pm

AUSTIN JAVA
1206 Parkway (Near 12th and Lamar)
Austin, Texas, 78703
$5.00

Austin's Best kept Secret
Paula Jean Brown





Jul 17 2008 2:54 AM

Thank you Jean,

I've enjoyed your music as well...

See you at Quacks

pjb
Mo McMorrow





Jul 16 2008 4:07 PM

Thanks for adding me Jean. Love your stuff.
The Bugle Boy





Jul 15 2008 7:23 PM

Hi Jean,
La Grange, Texas is looking forward to your show at The Bugle Boy on Saturday, July 19th.
Jean fans, get your tickets in advance at http://www.thebugleboy.com or call 1-800-838-3006.
Sherrine





Jul 14 2008 1:30 PM

Thanks for the friend request. I look forward to catching a show soon. Take Care.
Doug





Jul 11 2008 2:49 AM

The for befriending me!!
Doug Floyd/Shake Russell Band
Austin
Michele





Jul 10 2008 5:38 AM

Thanks for the friend invite! I see we have 12 friends in common and I'm impressed you know Corin Raymond of The Undesirables and Lenore!! Good to meet you!
Michele
ღ Kaye~Kaye ღ





Jul 10 2008 3:57 AM

Just stopping In to say we're looking forward to seeing you perform next Saturday! <3 Kaye
Sarah Temple





Jul 8 2008 3:02 AM

Thanks for the comment!
That was sweet! :-)
I really like breathe.
I'll try to make it out to a show sometime.
Bec





Jun 27 2008 2:54 AM

It was SO great seeing you last night! Thanks again for dinner.

Have a great weekend!
Bowling for Obama