Skinny Cooks is a self-described “groovilicious” band whose funk-doctor melodies promise to fix whatever ails you. Skinny Cooks exudes cool with their experimentation and artistic chemistry that relies on a host of unlikely combinations. The classically trained multi-instrumentalists and composers Brianne Sargent, a member of both the Polyphonic Spree, Colab Band and Alejandro Escovedo’s backing band, and Nigel Newton who plays with Thaddeus Ford and formerly shined as a member of the Venetian Sailors share vocal duties. Sargent focuses on strings and synths, and Newton holds things down with the vibraphone, piano and percussion. Heavily influenced by jazz, funk, rock, R&B, and soul music, the duo has written more than 100 songs since their inception, repeatedly bending the norms of all the genres they enjoy. Follow them on instagram @skinnycooks
“I think music affects the society and culture at large in a positive way because it brings people together, it’s a universal language, and it’s something that people of all backgrounds can get behind and enjoy together.”
Deep Ellum performances include: Three Links, Trees and Deep Ellum Art Co.
Skinny Cooks R&B, Avant-Garde , Alternative Song Title “Highway Valley” Written By Nigel and Brianne Sargent Live Recording Musicians: Brianne Sargent - Vocals, Cello, Bass Nigel Newton - Vibes, Vocals Wes Case - Guitar Robert Trusko - Bass Amber Baker aka Lunarrae - Drums Marcus Roberts - Keys
Song Title “Highway Valley”
Written By Nigel and Brianne Sargent
Live Recording Musicians:
Brianne Sargent - Vocals, Cello, Bass
Nigel Newton - Vibes, Vocals
Wes Case - Guitar
Robert Trusko - Bass
Amber Baker - Drums
Marcus Roberts - Keys