
The term “supergroup” is thrown around pretty recklessly these days. It seems to apply to basically any collective of musicians of any renown who get together with other players of similar renown to either record or tour. The Winery Dogs, whose individual members manage to keep themselves quite occupied in between periods of joint activity, each seemed to… Read more »

Photos – THE WINERY DOGS – Live! at The Grove CLICK HERE to read a review of the show.

Photos – ZFG – Live! at The Grove CLICK HERE to read a review of the show.

When it comes to bass players, it doesn’t get much better than Billy Sheehan. He is one of the most influential players out there and has quite a storied career. When he’s not busy performing with Mr. Big, he is performing with one of his other projects, such as The Winery Dogs. Screamer recently sat… Read more »

The dog days of summer are heating up, and the members of The Winery Dogs are all off touring the world with other projects. Never fear, dog lovers! Like a freshly filled kiddie pool on a sweltering summer day, relief is on the horizon. The Winery Dogs have announced a new DVD concert film, set… Read more »

When a new band gets nothing but glowing live reviews right out of the gate for their first two albums, they must be doing something right. THE WINERY DOGS–Richie Kotzen (vocals, guitar), Billy Sheehan (bass), Mike Portnoy (drums)—have been mesmerizing live audiences at over 200 shows with their monstrous musicianship since they exploded onto the… Read more »

THE WINERY DOGS– Richie Kotzen (lead vocals/guitar), Mike Portnoy (drums), Billy Sheehan (bass)—will launch their latest U.S. headlining tour Saturday, June 25 in Hinckley, MN at the Grand Casino Amphitheatre in support of their critically-acclaimed, self-produced second album, HOT STREAK, which was released in North America October 2, 2015 on Loud & Proud Records. It… Read more »

Good music is like a fine wine, with a sound that is truly intoxicating. It is also said, such selections display character, noting the distinctive taste characteristics we may choose. But ultimately, it takes a good balance to infuse all the natural elements of good harmony. Yet for true wine/music connoisseurs, nothing common, (i.e… adequate,… Read more »

Set for release October 2, HOT STREAK shows the powerfully pedigreed trio’s initial burst of collective chemistry was no accident, from the strum and headbang of “Captain Love” to the propulsive uplifting vibe of “The Bridge” to the introspective acoustic harmonic convergence of “Fire.” If these three Dogs thought they captured lightning in a supper dish… Read more »