Thomas Wynn - lead vocals/guitar
Olivia Wynn - vocals/organ-piano/tambo
Justin Beckler - guitar
Todd Warsing - bass
Thom Damon - drums
Chris Bell - harmonica
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"THOMAS WYNN AND THE BELIEVERS, from Orlando, is one of the most exciting new bands in Florida . . . astounded, as was nearly everyone . . . Folks stood with their jaws dropped. Several of my friends just shook their heads and said "damn". Their My Space link has strong tracks, but absolutely pales in comparison to their live sound. Thomas' voice is the key, he's a mix of Ronnie Van Zandt & Otis Redding -southern soul, blues & backed by a tight band that plays blistering rock. I can't remember the last time I was this impressed by a band I knew nothing about ahead of time. But don't pigeon hole them as an alt-country band, there was as much soul & blues in their sound as twang. Ultra professional, no stammering or lags between songs.'” Bev Cranshaw/Randy Wynne, WMNF 88.5 fm, Tampa
"This band is better every time I see them. On the outdoor stage, it was apparent that Thomas Wynn is plenty comfortable with being a demonstrative frontman, accentuating the band's hard-charging hybrid of Southern rock and gospel with a magnetic stage presence. Musically, the band also makes the most of the triple-threat vocal combination of Wynn, his sister Olivia and guitarist Justin Beckler in moments such as that incendiary "Shot of Love" chorus. Thom Damon, a new addition on drums, is a powerhouse also adept at pulling back for the more country-flavored numbers. Truthfully, the band doesn't pull back much." JimAbbott/SoundBoard, OrlandoSentinel.com
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"Orlando, Florida already knows the best kept secret in Southern music. As for the rest of the world, if this new CD (The Reason) is an indicator, they will all know soon enough. Thomas Wynn & The Believers have been blowing away audiences all around with a unique sound that is as original as it is radio ready." www.Swampland.com
Gibson sponsored and dual winners of BEST OF 2009 Orlando Weekly Readers' Poll, as both BEST ROCK BAND and BEST COUNTRY BAND, THOMAS WYNN & THE BELIEVERS personifies rugged, yet uplifting Americana rock, country, southern soul & gospel. On lead vocals and guitar, Wynn channels big guns Neil Young, Tom Petty, Waylon Jennings, Ronnie Van Zandt & Otis Redding; combined with sister Olivia's soulful, haunting harmonies (which blend as only siblings can) the vocals soar to celestial heights; add to that a tight, fiery band that plays hard-charging blistering rock, the power of the performance is undeniable.
Brought up in a musical environment with father Tom Wynn, original drummer of legendary 70's Capricorn Studios' band Cowboy, the experience was not wasted on the Wynns, and their onstage dynamics show that. Thomas' passionate songwriting and emotional delivery has propelled the band to develop a fan-base loyalty wherever and whenever they play.
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". . . outstanding Orlando alt-country outfit alternates between quiet folk and barn-burning rockers such as the kiss-off "You Can't Hurt Me" which throws some blazing Crazy Horse grunge into the mix. At the core of the band's success is Wynn's gold-dust voice."
Wade Tatangelo/ www.tampa.creativeloafing.com
" . . . allow me to introduce you to a local talent that actually deserves the attention they’ve been getting: Thomas Wynn & the Believers. Their heady brew of rock, country, gospel and Southern soul is one of the most thoroughly indigenous sounds coming out of Florida . . . and hell if that song “Hold On” don’t scratch the spot just right."
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"For once, you have a Florida band that is Florida. They look Florida, they sound Florida - with a touch of Molly Hatchett sprinkled on The Band, Neil Young, and The Black Crowes. Not hipster . . . transplant Florida, but Florida Florida. The sum of the parts is one of the strongest live shows in the state. The music is stately and sweeping, with powerful melodies and hooks, grinding jams with soaring guitars and tight drum work, and a frontman that can carry “the weight.”
John Prinzo - www.ReaxMusic.com
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"I heard Thomas Wynn and the Believers the other night at Bamboo that put me in the mind of Delaney and Bonnie's style. They did a lot of truly excellent originals as well as a couple covers by the Band like "The Weight" and "Evangeline" both of which was sung mightily and raised the hair on my neck. Papers seem to think they are Rock, but I think they are just real good and somehow got tuned into that Delaney, Bonnie, Leon/Shelter People era and are following the path where it left off." tweedblues.net
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Great bands we've played with:
Medeski, Martin, & Wood
Dumpstaphunk
The Wallflowers
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
Donavon Frankenreiter
The Lee Boys
Bobby Lee Rodgers
Leftover Salmon
Colt Ford
The Tommy Talton Band
Over The Rhine
Leon Russell
Cross Canadian Ragweed
The Drive-By Truckers
JJ Grey & Mofro
Lucero
The Tennessee Three
Mickey Thomas (starship)
FireFall
The Drams
Cowboy Mouth
The Hackensaw Boys
Unknown Hinson
Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
Michelle Branch
Legendary JC's
Shak Nasti
Tim Easton
Hoots & Hellmouth
Her & Kings County
Heather Lee & Jordan Wynn
Matt Butcher & the Revolvers
The Beauvilles
and many more.....
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Awaken The Bride presents Eternal Glory of an Intercessor with Corey Russel and Guest Worship Leader Dana Russel November 20-22
Registration
$25.00 (this includes Eternal Glory Lesson Book) If you already have
the book it will be $10.00. Our Friday night ATB service on the 20th
will be FREE for those who can't make it to the teachings.
Register By credit card - 407-877-5970 By Check mail to OHOP 495 West Silver Star Road Ocoee, FL 34761
Friday 10 am - Eternal Glory of an Intercessor Part 1 2 pm - Eternal Glory of an Intercessor Part 2 7 pm - Eternal Glory of an Intercessor Part 3 Dana leading worship - FREE to Public
Saturday 10 am - Eternal Glory of an Intercessor Part 4 Dana leading worship 1pm - 5pm Harp and Bowl Training email Joanne to register joanne.gomez@orlandohop.org 1pm-3pm Healing Rooms Open email Rich to register ohophealingroom@aol.com 3:30pm-6pm Prophecy Rooms Open 6pm - Eternal Glory of an Intercessor Part 5 Dana leading worship
Sunday Fellowship 10 am service - Eternal Glory of an Intercessor Part 6 Dana leading worship
Registration will begin the first week of November on a first come first serve basis and space is limited.
For more info email Emily.Sarmiento@orlandohop.org
All I can say is WOW !! The show at Will's ROCKED !! An AWESOME example of the music scene in Orlando. NO wonder you guys won BEST OF in two catagories.
Thomas Wynn & The Believers!!! Don't miss the House of Blues & WJRR pre-concert event for "Sick Puppies" & "Shinedown" at 6pm Thursday, Oct. 22nd at Best Buy! See you there! Bax
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