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Mar 11, 2011 · Christina Marrs of the Asylum Street Spankers on why the band is calling it quits. After a seventeen-year run, Austin's Asylum Street Spankers have embarked on their final run, which they've...
The band was founded by Christina Marrs, William David "Wammo" Walker, and Guy Forsyth after a party at the Dabbs Hotel near the Llano River in Texas in 1994. The band began by busking on the streets of Austin and playing for tips in bars.
Oct 3, 2023 · I am asking for your support to help make a positive impact on the life of my dear friend, Christina Marrs. Christina dedicated almost two decades of her life to making music professionally, primarily as a founding member of Austin's beloved Asylum Street Spankers.
Jul 2, 2009 · Wednesday morning was one of those times, when I spoke with Christina Marrs. She's one of the founding members of the Austin-based Asylum Street Spankers, a band I listened to while attending UT nearly every Wednesday night at their standing gig at the Electric Lounge (R.I.P.)
Jan 20, 2011 · Founding member and front woman Christina Marrs talks with New Times about letting go, and a storied run for herself and the band.
The Asylum Street Spankers, from Austin, TX, are a unique band led by vocalist/washboard player/poet Wammo and vocalist Christina Marrs. They're finding a growing cult following for their unique brand of acoustic blues and early jazz.
Oct 15, 2010 · Lead by Christina Marrs, the Spankers have become legends within the Austin music scene. Sadly, the band has decided to call it a day and tonight's stop at The Sons of Hermann Hall will be...