Flippin' Jiggers

Flippin' Jiggers came into existence in the spring of 2000. They were a creation of old friendships and a desire for a new musical direction. What merely began as an agreement to jam together every once in a while quickly transformed into a collection of interesting songs and positive writing ventures. Flippin' Jiggers are James Minchau (lead vocals & accordion), Brad Dirks (drums), Trevor Saunders (guitar, mandolin & vocals), and Jim Brown (bass & vocals). The music is created in a humble but comfortable practice environment where simple ideas and phrases are built into energetic, entertaining and thought-provoking songs. The music is born of the jamming process, as opposed to being created by any one individual. An emphasis is always placed on sounding original, but that is the only restriction placed on the song writing style and process. Flippin' Jiggers had by far their most successful year on every front in 2002. Feeding their unquenchable desire to perform live in any situation, they shared many new and exciting on-stage experiences. Among the highlights were making it to the finals of Playdium Band Wars, experiencing the thrill of playing for thousands at War... more...