Backstory:
Tedious Kitchen was formed in 1999 by a group of culinary school dropouts in Austin, Texas. The quartet, composed of lead vocalist and guitarist, Tommy Silver, bassist Mark “Gravy” Dawson, drummer Charlie “Spatula” Adams, and keyboardist Sarah “Soup” Simons, met while working in a local diner. Rehearsing after their shifts using old cookware as drums and an out of tune piano in the corner of the diner, their unique sound quickly began to draw a crowd. They were cooking up something special, and the locals knew it.
Playing their first gig at a local bar, their music quickly resonated with the working-class crowd, and they gained a devoted following. Their songs, heavily influenced by their work in the diner, were filled with humor, heartache, and the daily grind. Word spread, and soon they were playing bigger venues and festivals, becoming a staple in the Austin music scene.
Genre:
Tedious Kitchen is best described as an eclectic mix of blues-rock with a dash of country twang and soulful rhythm.
Song Title:
“Griddle Love Blues”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[G]Came in from the cold, to the [C]heat of the kitchen
[D]Workin’ all day, just to [G]keep that stove twitchin’
[G]Waitress walks by, with a [C]cup of ambition
[D]Pourin’ it in me, like a [G]sweet old tradition
(Chorus)
[G]Griddle love blues, [D]we’re sizzlin’
[C]Cookin’ up a storm, oh [G]baby, we’re drizzlin’
[G]Griddle love blues, [D]we’re fryin’
[C]In the heat of the night, oh [G]darlin’, we’re tryin’
(Verse 2)
[G]Frying pan to the fire, we’re [C]jumpin’
[D]Baking up dreams, while the [G]jukebox is thumpin’
[G]Serving up love, on a [C]platter of passion
[D]Spice it with a song, in our [G]own hearty fashion
(Chorus)
[G]Griddle love blues, [D]we’re sizzlin’
[C]Cookin’ up a storm, oh [G]baby, we’re drizzlin’
[G]Griddle love blues, [D]we’re fryin’
[C]In the heat of the night, oh [G]darlin’, we’re tryin’
Fan’s Name and Testimonial:
Fan’s name: Jolene Harris
“Tedious Kitchen is my absolute favorite band because they represent the heart and soul of our city. Their songs reflect our everyday experiences, making us laugh, cry, and dance all in one evening. I’ve never missed a show in town, and I feel connected to their music on a personal level. Their unique blend of blues and rock, coupled with their humorous lyrics about diner life, always leaves me craving more. They’re the comfort food of the music world and, in my opinion, the best thing to come out of Austin.”