Winston Audio

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Winston Audio
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresIndie rock
Years active2001–2010
LabelsFavorite Gentlemen Recordings
Associated actsManchester Orchestra
Audrye Sessions
WebsiteOfficial Website
MembersDaniel DeWitt
Past membersDan Gleason
Zach Brown
Shane Lenzen O'Connell
Gerren Fish
Randy Chester
Matt Hau
Matt Keef
Chris Turner
Benji Lee
Andy Lee
Michael Adkins

Winston Audio was an indie rock and grunge rock band based in Atlanta, Georgia, that formed in 2001 and has existed in several incarnations since its creation. The band is currently signed to Favorite Gentlemen Recordings and is on an indefinite hiatus.[1][2]

History[]

According to the band, Winston Audio "was formed in 2001, but the music they create today really began in 2006."[3] In 2006, the band released its first EP, , but the band remained largely silent until 2009, when they released .[4] With the release of its first full-length album, Winston Audio has received generally favorable reviews, citing the band's unmistakable influences from 90's grunge rock.[5][6] Winston Audio's sound has been described as hard rock with Southern rock and blues undertones.[7][8]

Current Band members[]

  • Daniel DeWitt (Lead Vocals/Bass/Guitar)

Former members[]

  • Dan Gleason (-2010) (Guitar/Keys/Vocals)
  • Zach Brown (-2010) (Guitar)
  • Shane Lenzen-O'Connell (2007–2010) (Drums)
  • Gerren Fish (2001–2003) (Lead Vocals/Guitar)
  • Randy Chester (2001) (Bass)
  • Matt Hau (2001–2006) (Drums)
  • Matt Keef (2002–2005) (Guitar)
  • Chris Turner (2006–2007) (Guitar)
  • Benji Lee (2006–2007) (Drums)
  • Andy Lee (2007–2008) (Drums)
  • Michael Adkins (2003–2009) (Guitar)

Tours[]

Winston Audio completed its first national tour with Manchester Orchestra, Audrye Sessions, and Fun in Summer 2009.[9] In the fall of 2009, the band toured with Colour Revolt, UME and Meat Puppets.

Discography[]

Albums[]

  • 2009: The Red Rhythm[10]
  • 2006: Come on, Hibernate[11]

EPs[]

  • 2006: Come On, Hibernate EP[12]
  • 2004: The First Quarter EP

References[]

  1. ^ http://winstonaudio.com/music/category.asp?ID=57
  2. ^ http://www.thefrontloader.com/2009/02/09/featured-artist-winston-audio/
  3. ^ http://winstonaudio.com/music/category.asp?ID=57
  4. ^ http://www.favoritegentlemen.com/artists/wa.main.php
  5. ^ http://knoxroad.wordpress.com/2009/01/26/winston-audio-the-red-rhythm-debut-lp/
  6. ^ http://www.snobsmusic.net/2009/01/winston-audio-red-rhythm-album-review.html
  7. ^ http://flagpole.com/Weekly/CalendarPick/WinstonAudio.4Feb09
  8. ^ http://musicinducedeuphoria.blogspot.com/2009/01/band-of-week-winston-audio-record.html
  9. ^ http://winstonaudio.com/music/category.asp?ID=56
  10. ^ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001N84E50
  11. ^ http://musicbrainz.org/release/c1147f8b-d935-4ed2-a2d3-9a20df3e4bed
  12. ^ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013JYNPK

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