Bill Mulroney (leader and songwriter ,on vocals and guitar).
Gary Garvin
(Bass Guitar,guitar,vocals)
John Donovan
(Keyboards, Electric Guitar,vocals)
Ron Goad
(Drums, Percussion,vocals)
Other musical artists who have performed as SWBs include Tom Blood on vocals and guitar,Charlie Plunkett on guitar and vocals,Andy Conversano and Jay Dennis on drums,Mickey Meiklejohn and Howard Roberts on harmonica,and Mike Lessin on electric guitar.
Influences
The late 60s.....Dylan,Beatles,Stones,Muddy Waters,James Taylor,Willie Nelson,Neil Diamond,etc.
Sounds Like
You can probably hear echos of the Beatles and Harry Chapin ,among other artists. But we think we sound very much like ourselves...we have a versatile repertoire consisting of both original songs and cover tunes.We perform lots of classic rock and country as well as blues,folk rock,rockabilly and coffee house style music.
The Second Wind Bandits are a roots/folk/rock/blues fusion band that are at the same time storytellers, writing and performing songs that come from the heart. Their new CD "A Gift of Love" has received considerable critical acclaim... most recently on May 1,2009...here's the review: "The Second Wind Bandits are a loose group of seasoned musicians out of Rockville, Maryland.Led by founder,songwriter,and lead vocalist Bill Mulroney,these folks know a thing or two about rock-n-roll. With bassist Gary Garvin,keyboardist/guitarist John Donovan,drummer Ron Goad,and a whole host of other musicians,the Bandits have their finger firmly on the pulse of roots music.......The product of all this veteran knowledge and talent is their second CD 'A Gift of Love.' Eleven songs that encompass all the promise and excitement of rock-n-roll,with a temper of adult experience.From its first three tracks 'Stockbridge Bound', 'Baby Let's Ride,' and 'Lovers Never Rest on Sunday," you know you have a CD in your hands filled with quality songwriting........All these songs are written from the heart. The song that, for me, exemplifies this CD in part, and the mission of the band as a whole is 'The Second Half.' This is a pretty melody with optimistic lyrics that can only be written by someone with adult experiences. Included on this CD is a live cover of the classic 'Kansas City' done in the style that Leiber/Stoller intended. I'm glad the band included this track because it's not only a nod to their influences, but also a showcase for their musical chops,of which they have in abundance.......'Don't You Cry My Darlin' and the title track are worth the price of this CD themselves, but we consider this whole package to be a 'must have' for any serious music lover." The Blue Review www.artistsilove.com (5/1/09).
...we perform in venues large and small....electric get up and dance gigs... acoustic coffee house gigs....house concerts too.
TO BOOK the SWBs for your establishment,club,house concert,music festival,special occasion etc.....just send an email to bill@secondwindbandits.com ...we'll reply within the same day.
...........To buy digital downloads, go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/swbandits.
OR...if want to order an AUTOGRAPHED copy of Resilient Heart or the upcoming A Gift of Love,just email bandit bill... bill@secondwindbandits.com ...and I'll let you know where to send your $15 money order($25 money order for both cds) ...all you have to do is tell us who the autograph is to be made out to...and where you want the cds shipped to...simple enough,yes?...
Lovers Never Rest on Sunday Holding Out for You
Check out other music videos at www.secondwindbandits.com .....also.... Listen to the june 24,2008 interview with 8 new recordings on Artistfirst radio network by going to www.artistfirst.com,and going to archived interview section.....we also have archived interviews on WRRW 100.9 FM,revolutionary radio, and WAMU, an NPR affiliate, in Washington dc.
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Christian
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Well, it took a while...but the CD was finally mailed out for printing. 1200 copies will be sent to Operation Shoebox for distribution to our troops and to raise money.
Sorry for the long wait...had some things to work out at home.
Today I like to inform you, that you can read and watch interviews with your favorit country stars in Enlgish, German and French at http://www.CountryHome.de/Interviews .
Warm regards
Christian
Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 171 6903352 Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Info@CountryMusic-Magazin.de www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
"A Gift Of Love" CD has some of the happiest songs I've heard in a long while - a top shelf keeper! They're also good people and well worth going to hear them play live! Thanks for the gift of love, good music, and friendship!
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I know that many artists from North America don't have their music videos uploaded to German video websites. The most popular websites are MyVideo.de and ClipFish.de. That means your European audience does not have the chance to find them.
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Thanks
Christian
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Great to see you last night, my good man! Wish you would've played something. Of course, touring the world like you do, I can appreciate that sometimes you need a break! ; )
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