Winter & Williams Band

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Feel Tonight

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Released: Jan 1, 2009

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Feel Tonight
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Every Time
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Just a Little
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MeDuppyMeAce
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By Sunrise
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General Info

Genre: Acoustic / Alternative / Soul
Location Cardiff, Un
Profile Views: 32285
Last Login: 2/4/2012
Member Since 3/31/2006
Website www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Winter-Williams-Band/13586777770
Record Label None
Type of Label Unsigned
Bio
Winter and Williams Band are an acoustic band hailing from Cardiff Wales integral to the blossoming Cardiff Acoustic scene. The band's stylistic influences reveals a mix of alt rock, R&B, funk, jazz, soul, folk and reggae. 2003. P.Winter played the city's open mic nights at the forefront of a new fresh acoustic scene. The city introduced Winter to an extensive catalogue of music and ideas contributing to his alternative background. Impressioned by DJs resident at the Toucan; their excellent use of soul,funk,hip-hop beats, the House party DJs from Traffic the Dance Appreciation Society and the buzzing bands at Uncle Midriff's jazz society. The Toucan club - the most permanent of open mics nights become somewhat of a mecca for everyone involved in the music of the city. Winter later joined on guitar by G.Williams began writing together, performing as a duo. Two years passed gradually finding their own stylee the duo were joined at moments with Sam from 'Prisoners of the Sun' and James Palser on percussion. M. Watson joined on bass with luscious groove in august 2005. B.Harris joined November 2005 on Kit, also contributing harmony and percussion. Winter & Williams are exhaustively known throughout every nook of the Cardiff music scene as a duo by playing many of its venues. Now a band, they continue to write and develop their own sound.
Members
Current members: P Winter; D Williams; B Love Past members: G Williams; B Harris; M Watson; T Jackson; J Palser; S Bigot
Influences
Anything. Just one rule. No matter the genre. Well written, composed songs with ideas from anything thats a good idea..y'know.. that makes one say 'nice.'
Sounds Like
"Working hard and providing an awesome sound in Cardiff for a few years now, they are Winter & Williams band and their fusion of acoustic beauty with hints of soul and funk will blow you away" (Owen Bowley, The Globe, June 2009) "Funky Jazzy 4 piece. Acoustic Soul and tight riffery give this band a groove that will make your head nod like a jibba jabba..... slick outfit" (James Hassan, Cassette Quality, Feb 2009) "Through creative lyrics and rhythms played on a range of instruments, the Winter & Williams band created a sound that was not only unique to themselves but also provided something that everyone could relate to." (Luke Todd, Oxjam event Organiser, October 2007) "Winter & Williams Band and their smooth, soulful grooves are just what we want coming out of our studio. I wouldn't dream of listening to anything else -they're just too smooth!" (Pete Cottell - General Manager of Clearline studios, 2006) A different approach to acoustic songwriting. Yet still primarily melodic and full of groove.Influences are abound. Without meaning to, there are moments of funk, reggae, alt rock, jazz, folk urban landslide and anything that feels right in the moment. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....