Thursday, May 23, 2013
Southside
"Andrew "Stripes" Winter reclaims the reigns of mountain-punk troubadour
for the debut of his solo project, Andrew Winter and the Reckless
Dodgers. Fresh off the heels of the European and Russian leg of the
"Return to the Living" farewell tour for the iconic horror punk band,
Blitzkid, Winter is focusing on the band’s first release Be Prepared
coming out via his brand new co-owned label, Ahoy Hoy! Records,
on January 22, 2013. For his freshman release, Winter retreats from his
more notable horror punk persona after having spent the better part of
the last decade touring with other giants of the genre, including
Gorgeous Frankenstein (featuring The Misfits' Doyle Von Frankenstein
& bodybuilder Gorgeous George), Face to Face, and Strungout. Drawing
upon the many influences and experiences he has encountered along the
way, Winter exhibits truly expert musicianship through the melding of
various genres and themes throughout his writing and execution. As AD
Amorosi, a renown music journalist and Philadelphia native, reports,
"the whole shebang sounds like a sweet blend of the Avett Bros and Green
Day. If you haven't heard of them yet, you will.”
Check out the band's official Website, Facebook, BandCamp, ReverbNation, SoundCloud, YouTube and Twitter. They stop in Pittsburgh tomorrow at Evolver on their 'Anchors Away' Tour celebrating the debut release of "Be Prepared" on the band's own Ahoy Hoy! Records. My thanks to Andrew 'Stripes' Winter (Lead Vocals/Guitar) himself for taking a few to participate in this edition of First/Last.
The first album you ever bought?
Green Day, “Dookie”.
Green Day, “Dookie”.
Your last album bought?
Face to Face, “Laugh Now, Laugh Later”.
Face to Face, “Laugh Now, Laugh Later”.
Favorite album of all time?
“Moving Pictures” and “2112” (Rush), “Dookie” (Green Day).
“Moving Pictures” and “2112” (Rush), “Dookie” (Green Day).
Least favorite/most disappointing
album?
Metallica, ”St. Anger”.
Metallica, ”St. Anger”.
First concert attended?
Tesla, Arizona State Fair with my Dad.
Tesla, Arizona State Fair with my Dad.
Last concert?
Foo Fighters.
Foo Fighters.
Favorite concert ever?
Rush - 30th Anniversary Tour.
Rush - 30th Anniversary Tour.
Least favorite concert?
All concerts have SOMETHING good about them. Live music is the best!
All concerts have SOMETHING good about them. Live music is the best!
Any thoughts, experiences about
Pittsburgh?
One of my first out of town shows ever was at The Smiling Moose in Pittsburgh!
One of my first out of town shows ever was at The Smiling Moose in Pittsburgh!
Thanks, Andrew. I love the tag 'Mountain Punk'! Fits your music so well.
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