Winston Audio Explained

Winston Audio
Background:	group_or_band
Origin:	Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genre:	Indie rock
Years Active:	2001–2010
Associated Acts:	Manchester Orchestra Audrye Sessions
Label:	Favorite Gentlemen Recordings
Website:	Official Website
Current Members:	Daniel DeWitt
Past Members:	Dan 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, Come On, Hibernate, but the band remained largely silent until 2009, when they released The Red Rhythm.^[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

External links

• Official Website
• Winston Audio at MySpace
• Winston Audio at Favorite Gentlemen Records
• Winston Audio at Facebook

Notes and References

1. Web site: Archived copy . 2009-07-09 . 2009-02-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090220193249/http://winstonaudio.com/music/category.asp?ID=57 . dead .
2. Web site: NameBright - Coming Soon . 2009-07-09 . 2009-07-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090719112739/http://www.thefrontloader.com/2009/02/09/featured-artist-winston-audio/ . dead .
3. Web site: Archived copy . 2009-07-09 . 2009-02-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090220193249/http://winstonaudio.com/music/category.asp?ID=57 . dead .
4. Web site: F a v o r i t e g e n t l e m e n > a r t i s t S . www.favoritegentlemen.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080628021846/http://www.favoritegentlemen.com/artists/wa.main.php . 2008-06-28.
5. Web site: Winston Audio – the Red Rhythm (Debut LP). 26 January 2009.
6. Web site: Snob's Music: Winston Audio: The Red Rhythm- Album Review . www.snobsmusic.net . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090221092214/http://www.snobsmusic.net/2009/01/winston-audio-red-rhythm-album-review.html . 2009-02-21.
7. Web site: Calendar Pick: Winston Audio - Flagpole Magazine: Colorbearer of Athens, GA . flagpole.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110719132515/http://flagpole.com/Weekly/CalendarPick/WinstonAudio.4Feb09 . 2011-07-19.
8. Web site: Music induced euphoria: Band of the Week: Winston Audio (+record review). 30 January 2009.
9. Web site: Archived copy . 2009-07-09 . 2009-02-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090220193246/http://winstonaudio.com/music/category.asp?ID=56 . dead .
10. Web site: The Red Rhythm by Winston Audio. . 2023-10-09.
11. Web site: Release "Come on, Hibernate" by Winston Audio - MusicBrainz.
12. Web site: Come on, Hibernate. Amazon.