peteb Posted April 22, 2013 Posted April 22, 2013 Can I be the first to post the new Winery Dogs clip, featuring Billy Sheehan, Mike Portnoy and the excellent Richie Kotzen. Obviously there is some shredding involved, but also very musical and a decent song! Well worth a listen... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8ZlPBuNNNw&feature=youtu.be"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8ZlPBuNNNw&feature=youtu.be[/url] Quote
chrismuzz Posted April 22, 2013 Posted April 22, 2013 That was pretty damn cool, nice one! Richie Kotzen's got a voice on him! Quote
skidder652003 Posted April 22, 2013 Posted April 22, 2013 Nothing wrong with a bit of shredding, ace song! Quote
peteb Posted April 22, 2013 Author Posted April 22, 2013 The shredding is great, but it helps that Kotzen has an ace voice and can write a bit as well...! Quote
Lynottfan Posted April 22, 2013 Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) Love it, always give Billy time, top man and a gent, Mr K was very impressive here, great voice will keep an eye out for this. Edited April 22, 2013 by Lynottfan Quote
andydye Posted April 22, 2013 Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) Cool! I can hear a lot of richie's solo stuff in the melodies in the chorus, what a trio! Edited July 30, 2013 by andydye Quote
Clarky72 Posted July 30, 2013 Posted July 30, 2013 Has anyone else got the album yet? Absolutely outstanding, easily one of the best albums I've heard in a long time. It's not just a 'New Mr Big", this is well above that, great songwriting, amazing musicianship and sounds so gelled as a unit. I can't wait for Sep 5th at the Islington Academy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuDME1JHicY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avwo76gGTDw Quote
andydye Posted July 30, 2013 Posted July 30, 2013 [quote name='Clarky72' timestamp='1375170366' post='2157398'] Has anyone else got the album yet? Absolutely outstanding, easily one of the best albums I've heard in a long time. It's not just a 'New Mr Big", this is well above that, great songwriting, amazing musicianship and sounds so gelled as a unit. I can't wait for Sep 5th at the Islington Academy! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuDME1JHicY[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avwo76gGTDw[/media] [/quote] my copy arrived yesterday but I've not had chance to spin it, really looking forward to it! Quote
Clarky72 Posted July 30, 2013 Posted July 30, 2013 [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1375170584' post='2157404'] my copy arrived yesterday but I've not had chance to spin it, really looking forward to it! [/quote] Ah, you're going to love it I'm sure! Quote
WalMan Posted July 30, 2013 Posted July 30, 2013 It's showing as 'coming soon' on music and will be downloaded just as soon it's there. I fear it'll make me want to sell all my gear and give up though Quote
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted July 30, 2013 Posted July 30, 2013 Thanks for this guys. Gutted that I can't make it in September as I will be away. Hopefully,,it won't be a short term thing,and they will come over again next year . Quote
fretmeister Posted July 30, 2013 Posted July 30, 2013 I got the album on Saturday. It's a belter! Well crafted pop rock, and it's great fun! Quote
Funky Dunky Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 This line-up is damn scary. For starters, if you put Richie Kotzen in One Direction I would probably buy their album. BUT put him at the front of a band with Sheehan and Portnoy, and frankly I'm scared mummy. It's not just a technique fest, either. This is ace songwriting to boot. Quote
Clarky72 Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1375239569' post='2158722'] This line-up is damn scary. For starters, if you put Richie Kotzen in One Direction I would probably buy their album. BUT put him at the front of a band with Sheehan and Portnoy, and frankly I'm scared mummy. It's not just a technique fest, either. This is ace songwriting to boot. [/quote]+1 Quote
maldy Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 Richie Kotzen is awesome. He has the chops and has the musicality. He always mixes it up and makes things interesting. Check out his bass solo below! [url="http://vimeo.com/14511614"]http://vimeo.com/14511614[/url] Quote
Clarky72 Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 a[quote name='maldy' timestamp='1375354912' post='2160124'] Richie Kotzen is awesome. He has the chops and has the musicality. He always mixes it up and makes things interesting. Check out his bass solo below! [media]http://vimeo.com/14511614[/media] [/quote] All my gear is now for sale. I give up.... Quote
andydye Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 Have now had chance for a good listen and it's a really superb album! I still can't say I like Billy's bass sound as it's not really bass, more upper mids, it leaves the whole band sound a bit short of bottom end...great songs and playing from all 3! Quote
maldy Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 [quote name='Clarky72' timestamp='1375362574' post='2160276'] a All my gear is now for sale. I give up.... [/quote] I felt the same! And it is not even his first instrument!!! It is almost as if he has done a guitar solo on the bass. It doesn't sound like the usual bass solo, a bassist would do. I like it and think it is interesting. And it is nice that he thinks the bass is important enough to warrant a bass solo. :-) Quote
maldy Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1375363796' post='2160311'] Have now had chance for a good listen and it's a really superb album! I still can't say I like Billy's bass sound as it's not really bass, more upper mids, it leaves the whole band sound a bit short of bottom end...great songs and playing from all 3! [/quote] Haven't bought the album yet, but will do. If it is anywhere as good as Richie's solo albums I think it will be excellent. I think I agree with you about Billy's sound. Personally I prefer a more traditional bass sound. I'm not into that distortion kind of sound. I don't mind a bit of it, but just not all the time. All that said there is no doubt that Billy can really play. Quote
andydye Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 [quote name='maldy' timestamp='1375366800' post='2160363'] Haven't bought the album yet, but will do. If it is anywhere as good as Richie's solo albums I think it will be excellent. I think I agree with you about Billy's sound. Personally I prefer a more traditional bass sound. I'm not into that distortion kind of sound. I don't mind a bit of it, but just not all the time. All that said there is no doubt that Billy can really play. [/quote] Spot on matey! Quote
peteb Posted August 17, 2013 Author Posted August 17, 2013 Now that I have had the album a while, I would say that it is a bit like a Richie Kotzen album with Billy and Portnoy playing on it (nothing wrong with that with me) and maybe a song or two too long. But when it is good, it’s very very good! Just come across this clip of the encore of the final show in South America – not the greatest quality but a terrific performance… [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAsOJKEhgyM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAsOJKEhgyM[/url] Quote
andydye Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) Here's Billy demonstrating a couple of the solo parts with great humility http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pbqGvef0dM Edited March 24, 2014 by icastle Link fixed. Quote
madshadows Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Ordered the special edition of the Winery Dogs CD called 'Dog Treats' from Amazon UK last Friday (6th June) and it arrived Sunday, absolutely love the CD, great songs, playing and singing, the special edition is amazing value for £16.61 plus delivery, you get 3 CD's (original CD, live CD and demo CD), a DVD, Mike Portnoy's studio diary booklet, a dod tag, a patch and a wine stopper, see my pic below [url="http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p235/madshadows1/IMGP1267_zps10a89587.jpg"]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p235/madshadows1/IMGP1267_zps10a89587.jpg[/url] John Quote
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 I may have to invest in that . Thanks for the heads up Quote
Angel Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Great band! 3 great individuals and for once a 'supergroup' has gelled brilliantly. Quote
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