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The Winery Dogs
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresHard rock, blues rock
Years active2012 (2012)–present
LabelsWHD, Loud & Proud
MembersRichie Kotzen
Mike Portnoy
Billy Sheehan

The Winery Dogs is an American rock supergroup formed in Los Angeles, California, United States, in 2012 by Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan and Richie Kotzen.

Background

The whole band started out as a project. Mike Portnoy and Billy Sheehan ended one project and were about to start a new one. They needed a lead singer/guitarist to fill the spot. Eddie Trunk heard about this and suggest Richie Kotzen to them. Billy Sheehan and Richie Kotzen have played together before in a band called "Mr. Big" so Billy Sheehan knew that Richie Kotzen could potentially fill the spot.They got together at a studio in Los Angeles and at the end of the jam session, they had a few skeletons of songs that would appear on the debut album. The band members all felt there was a chemistry between each other so they decided to record an album together. After their first album having success, they released a live concert DVD called "Unleashed in Japan 2013: The Winery Dogs." [1]

Prior to the Winery Dogs, all three members have had success with other bands. Richie Kotzen was known for playing in the band Poison and Mr. Big. Billy Sheehan is known for playing with Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Talas, and Mr. Big. Mike Portnoy is known for being the drummer in Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold, and the Adrenaline Mob.[1]

When asked about the band's main influences, Mike Portnoy commented that they are working towards a classic rock sound, influenced by Led Zeppelin, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Grand Funk Railroad, as well as newer artists such as Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Black Crowes and Lenny Kravitz.[2]

The band's self-titled debut album was released in Japan on May 5, 2013 through Victor subsidiary WHD Entertainment, with a worldwide release following on July 23, 2013 through Loud & Proud Records. [3] It was produced by Jay Ruston. It features 13 songs and they switched out the song "Time Machine" with the song "Criminal" for the Japan Edition.

In June 2015, the band entered a studio around Los Angeles to record their sophomore album.[4][5] In a July interview, Portnoy said the album was about to begin mixing that month, and it should be released before they begin their October tour.[6]

According to Amazon.co.uk, The Winery Dogs second album will be called Hot Streak and will be released on October 2, 2015.[7]

The Winery Dogs also have a band clinic in the summer called "Dog Camp." This camp allows musicians and fans to come meet, jam and learn from the Winery Dogs. Not only does it include individual clinics, but it also incorporates a band setting as well. [8]

Band members

Discography

Studio albums

Year Title JPN
[9] 		USA
[10] 		CAN
[11] 		FIN
[12] 		Additional North American
Chart Positions [13]
2013 The Winery Dogs 18 27 115 39
  • #3 – Top Alternative Albums
  • #4 – Top Independent Albums
  • #4 – Tastemakers
  • #5 – Top Rock Albums
  • #8 – Top Internet Albums
  • #30 – Canada Top Internet Albums

Hot Streak track listing

  1. "Oblivion"
  2. "Captain Love"
  3. "Hot Streak"
  4. "How Long"
  5. "Empire"
  6. "Fire"
  7. "Ghost Town"
  8. "The Bridge"
  9. "War Machine"
  10. "Spiral"
  11. "Devil You Know"
  12. "Think It Over"
  13. "The Lamb"
  14. "Solid Ground (Japan Bonus Track)"

References

  1. ^ a b "The Winery Dogs Discuss Formation of Band, Debut Album + More". Loudwire. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
  2. ^ "The Winery Dogs - 'Elevate' video released". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved April 26, 2013.
  3. ^ Joe Bosso. "Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan and Richie Kotzen talk The Winery Dogs CD track-by-track". Music Radar. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
  4. ^ "THE WINERY DOGS Begin Recording Sophomore Album". Blabbermouth.net. 2 June 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  5. ^ "Mike Portnoy offers Winery Dogs new album update". ProgReport. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  6. ^ Henne, Bruce (3 July 2015). "Winery Dogs album due ahead of October tour". Classic Rock. Team Rock. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  7. ^ "Hot Streak by The Winery Dogs: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  8. ^ "A Camp with Bite: The Winery Dogs' First-Ever Dog Camp — Review". Guitarworld.com. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
  9. ^ ザ・ワイナリー・ドッグスざわいなりーどっぐす. "ザ・ワイナリー・ドッグスの作品 | ORICON STYLE". Oricon.co.jp. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  10. ^ "THE WINERY DOGS' Self-Titled Album Debuts At #5 On Billboard's Rock Chart". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  11. ^ "The Winery Dogs". Loud And Proud Records. 2014-04-15. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  12. ^ Steffen Hung. "Finnish charts portal". finnishcharts.com. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  13. ^ "The Winery Dogs". Loud And Proud Records. 2014-04-15. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
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