THE BUZZ 

Voted "Best Band" 2019

"Tess, Rob and the rest of the band are true professionals. It shows in every aspect of their performance. Tess is a multi talented singer, dancer, songwriter, and choreographer. She has the smoothest blues alto voice you will ever hear; which combined with her original music and perfect dance moves, makes for a complete entertainment immersion. I never miss a performance if I can help it. I recommend you do the same before the only place you can see them is LA, NY, Seattle, Nashville, or on their European tour."

"The Giantess is a roots-rock powerhouse of danceable grooves."

"Best entertainer in Southern Oregon!"

"You'd be missing out if you didn't go see them!"

"A very theatrical production. Love the music and dancing."

"Every time I have the privilege to see them perform, it reaffirms to me why they’re the best local group."

"Style, beat, intonation and diction with a well timed sense of graciousness."

"I like the way this band performs! They're musicians alright, but the STYLE and presence they show make not only listening to them, but watching them perform is a welcome respite from all the noise out there."

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RECENT PERFORMANCES

Britt Festival Endfield Stage.............................Jacksonville, OR

Barnstormer's Vintage Fair............................Central Point, OR

State Of Bigfoot Festival.....................................Wolf Creek, OR

Jacksonville Artisan Market.............................Jacksonville, OR

Empire Music Hall.....................................................Yreka, CA

Rain Rock Casino.......................................................Yreka, CA

Bear River Casino......................................................Loleta, CA

The Urban Cork......................................................Medford, OR

Aqua Bar.................................................................Ashland, OR

Loft.........................................................................Ashland, OR

South Stage Cellars...........................................Jacksonville, OR

Habanero's Mexican Restaurant.............................Medford, OR

Grape Street Bar And Grill.....................................Medford, OR

Rellik Winery.................................................Central Point, OR

Ledger David Winery......................................Central Point, OR

Paschal Winery.........................................................Talent, OR

Trium Winery...........................................................Talent, OR

Skyway Bar And Grill..............................................Zig Zag, OR

Indigo Grill.................................................................Ruch, OR

The Black Sheep Pub...............................................Ashland, OR

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ABOUT

The Giantess is an original 4 piece band from Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley. The group formed in 2018 and is fronted by songwriters Tess Minnick (Vocals) and Rob Gunderson (Guitar). They are joined by Tony Kilcollins (Drums) and Richard Cole (Bass) to round out a simple 4 piece outfit with a very giant sound. The band performs with a Roots-Rock meets Jazz style. They mesh elements of Rock, Blues, Pop,  Jazz and Rockabilly to create eclectic songs with dance-able grooves and a variety of retro vibes. 

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"The Giantess" is the larger-than-life alter ego of Minnick's imagination and the songs are her dramatic tales of adventure, requited and unrequited love and many other strange stories and mysterious characters that cross her path. The Giantess is in constant movement as she lounges on elaborate victorian style furniture, croons through a vintage microphone with ethereal harmonies and dances energetically to original grooves with touches of Rockabilly,  Jazz, Blues and Country nostalgia.

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The ARTWORK

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All artwork unless otherwise noted is created digitally by Tess Minnick. Posters are designed especially for performances, social media promotion, The Giantess albums and merchandise. If you are interested in custom artwork for an event or other purposes, please contact Tess directly for details.

BOOKING INFORMATION

Tess Minnick

512-568-6152