Author Topic: The Winery Dogs thread - Portnoy, Sheehan and Kotzen (Read 113139 times)

cramx3 · « **Reply #595 on:** October 15, 2015, 10:29:49 AM »

So I had a blast last week at their show. They were great, played mostly new songs which was cool with me. Made a video of the song clips I got with my phone.

https://youtu.be/h-yrg_DFwZ8

Kotowboy · « **Reply #596 on:** November 05, 2015, 04:44:23 PM »

https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/23326-rig-rundown-the-winery-dogs

Billy & Richie Rig Rundown.

DAT HAIR

cramx3 · « **Reply #597 on:** November 17, 2015, 07:18:45 AM »

Not sure anyone else noticed, by Monday Night Football has been using the song "Hot Streak" in the background when they show replays. You can hear it many times throughout a game and it's been used for at least a month now that I have noticed. I always forget to mention that here when I hear the song.

Mindflux · « **Reply #598 on:** November 17, 2015, 07:29:59 AM »

Quote from: cramx3 on November 17, 2015, 07:18:45 AM

Not sure anyone else noticed, by Monday Night Football has been using the song "Hot Streak" in the background when they show replays. You can hear it many times throughout a game and it's been used for at least a month now that I have noticed. I always forget to mention that here when I hear the song.

Yeah I think MP tweeted about it a while back.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #599 on:** November 17, 2015, 01:28:27 PM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on November 05, 2015, 04:44:23 PM

https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/23326-rig-rundown-the-winery-dogs

Billy & Richie Rig Rundown.

DAT HAIR

Great link. Interestingly, Richie's RK5 system is not nearly as expensive as I'd have thought. Musician's Friend has it for $270. A lot, for sure, but I'd have expected it to be worse.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #600 on:** February 17, 2016, 09:12:20 AM »

Just heard their new song " Hot Streak "...

Oh dear

Well that was just about as bland and generic as rock music gets. The intro was like Led Boots by Jeff Beck.

The chorus just screamed " backing music for a tv show scene filmed in a casino " .

The music reminded me totally of " Jam along CDs " you get on Guitar Magazines. Which are just ultra generic music for you to practice scales over.

cramx3 · « **Reply #601 on:** February 17, 2016, 09:14:51 AM »

I think it's awesome and got them a ton of exposure by being used on Monday Night Football.

bosk1 · « **Reply #602 on:** February 17, 2016, 09:17:35 AM »

Yeah, I don't see the issue with it either. It is a decent enough song (and album).

Kotowboy · « **Reply #603 on:** February 17, 2016, 09:17:58 AM »

They remind me a lot of Black Country Communion.

goo-goo · « **Reply #604 on:** February 17, 2016, 09:50:45 AM »

I prefer the 2nd half of the latest album. Overall, to my ears, it sounded more like a Richie Kotzen album than a Winery Dogs album. The first release seems to have been more of a collaborative effort than HS.

TheCountOfNYC · « **Reply #605 on:** February 18, 2016, 11:09:06 AM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on February 17, 2016, 09:12:20 AM

Just heard their new song " Hot Streak "...

Oh dear

Well that was just about as bland and generic as rock music gets. The intro was like Led Boots by Jeff Beck.

The chorus just screamed " backing music for a tv show scene filmed in a casino " .

The music reminded me totally of " Jam along CDs " you get on Guitar Magazines. Which are just ultra generic music for you to practice scales over.

I love that song, but there are much better ones on the album. Oblivion, Empire, and Ghost Town are probably the best ones.

DoctorAction · « **Reply #606 on:** March 22, 2016, 01:08:04 PM »

Digging Hot Streak album a lot. Wasn't in the mood for "cheesy rock" (for want of a better term) when the first one dropped and was so underwhelmed by Adrenaline Mob I didn't care to try too hard for another Mike project.

HS totally works for me, tho. Of course, no new ground broken, but the songs, voice and playing are so right. Love the diversity, too.

cramx3 · « **Reply #607 on:** June 29, 2017, 01:37:23 PM »

Trailer for Dog Years

Elevate from Dog Years

Looks like a wild crowd for this. Definitely going to buy it

ytserush · « **Reply #608 on:** July 02, 2017, 08:59:06 PM »

Quote from: cramx3 on June 29, 2017, 01:37:23 PM

Trailer for Dog Years

Elevate from Dog Years

Looks like a wild crowd for this. Definitely going to buy it

I probably will too at some point. Much better band live.

nobloodyname · « **Reply #609 on:** June 11, 2018, 05:38:16 AM »

Some nice little snippets regarding The Winery Dogs in this recent interview with Richie Kotzen. Well worth listening/watching the rest, too, he's an excellent interviewee.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_WTGJDqMJw

ProfessorPeart · « **Reply #610 on:** October 28, 2018, 10:41:23 PM »

Looks likes the Dogs are touring next year. I got an email today from the Arcada in St. Charles giving me a shot at early tickets to the show on May 18th 2019. Guessing we'll see some kind of announcement soon with more details.

cramx3 · « **Reply #611 on:** October 29, 2018, 08:58:57 AM »

I'd check them out again if they come by

axeman90210 · « **Reply #612 on:** October 29, 2018, 09:06:27 AM »

Cool to hear. I meant to ask Mike about TWD at the Metal Allegiance show Saturday night but it slipped my mind. Especially since I missed their tour right after the second album came out, would very much like to see them again.

ProfessorPeart · « **Reply #613 on:** October 29, 2018, 10:52:14 AM »

Quote from: ProfessorPeart on October 28, 2018, 10:41:23 PM

Looks likes the Dogs are touring next year. I got an email today from the Arcada in St. Charles giving me a shot at early tickets to the show on May 18th 2019. Guessing we'll see some kind of announcement soon with more details.

....and just got an email saying the first one was a total mistake and nothing is happening. Oh well.

MinistroRaven · « **Reply #614 on:** October 29, 2018, 11:14:12 AM »

Quote from: ProfessorPeart on October 29, 2018, 10:52:14 AM

Quote from: ProfessorPeart on October 28, 2018, 10:41:23 PM
Looks likes the Dogs are touring next year. I got an email today from the Arcada in St. Charles giving me a shot at early tickets to the show on May 18th 2019. Guessing we'll see some kind of announcement soon with more details.

....and just got an email saying the first one was a total mistake and nothing is happening. Oh well.

Or probably it’s actu happening but they don’t want to spread the news just as yet

cramx3 · « **Reply #615 on:** October 29, 2018, 11:22:40 AM »

I hope so, kind of odd for a venue to make such a specific announcement, but shit happens.

ProfessorPeart · « **Reply #616 on:** October 29, 2018, 01:43:51 PM »

I think I'm leaning toward Onesti screwing up and jumping the gun on sales. MP will be touring with Neal Feb-Apr. I could see him coming back from Europe and then doing a quick practice session with the Dogs and embarking on a tour in May. We'll see.

Samsara · « **Reply #617 on:** October 29, 2018, 02:05:42 PM »

To be honest, I'd be very surprised if The Winery Dogs actually comes back. I mean, they made some decent tunes, and apparently the shows were fun, but it wasn't growing and not really going anywhere. I mean, if you ask Eddie Trunk, he'd probably want half their profit for him putting together the band (like he always is quick to tell folks).

But seriously, the Winery Dogs really didn't DO anything. I mean, I know Sons of Apollo are doing another record, and if that doesn't take a leap, I don't see them doing another either.

cramx3 · « **Reply #618 on:** October 29, 2018, 02:35:17 PM »

I'm not sure I agree. I felt TWD were the most popular and easily accessible of MP's post DT bands. Their music was used on Monday Night Football (Hot Streak was used in background music a lot during the season a couple years ago). I can't think of another MP band that had that exposure.

TAC · « **Reply #619 on:** October 29, 2018, 02:38:41 PM »

I thought TWD album absolutely fucking blew. It sucked.

nobloodyname · « **Reply #620 on:** October 29, 2018, 03:32:03 PM »

Quote from: TAC on October 29, 2018, 02:38:41 PM

I thought TWD album absolutely fucking blew. It sucked.

Well done.

TAC · « **Reply #621 on:** October 29, 2018, 03:34:05 PM »

Sorry, I just had to get that off my chest.

I try, and sample everything MP does, but I literally couldn't make it through TWD's album. So boring and uninteresting. I'm sure they'd be great playing some dive, but as music to listen to....there's so much more interesting and inspired stuff out there.

nobloodyname · « **Reply #622 on:** October 29, 2018, 03:38:02 PM »

We might be able to help you if you at least told us which of their two studio albums you had such a violent reaction to?

goo-goo · « **Reply #623 on:** October 29, 2018, 03:40:36 PM »

Quote from: cramx3 on October 29, 2018, 02:35:17 PM

I'm not sure I agree. I felt TWD were the most popular and easily accessible of MP's post DT bands. Their music was used on Monday Night Football (Hot Streak was used in background music a lot during the season a couple years ago). I can't think of another MP band that had that exposure.

The shows I saw in Dallas were absolutely packed. I saw both tours (self titled and Hot Streak). The Hot Streak show did better.

bosk1 · « **Reply #624 on:** October 29, 2018, 03:42:44 PM »

Quote from: nobloodyname on October 29, 2018, 03:38:02 PM

We might be able to help you if you at least told us which of their two studio albums you had such a violent reaction to?

I'm not sure how finding it "boring and uninspiring" is somehow "violent."

nobloodyname · « **Reply #625 on:** October 29, 2018, 03:44:12 PM »

Quote from: bosk1 on October 29, 2018, 03:42:44 PM

Quote from: nobloodyname on October 29, 2018, 03:38:02 PM
We might be able to help you if you at least told us which of their two studio albums you had such a violent reaction to?

I'm not sure how finding it "boring and uninspiring" is somehow "violent."

Just slightly at odds with "I thought TWD album absolutely fucking blew. It sucked."

TAC · « **Reply #626 on:** October 29, 2018, 03:52:06 PM »

Quote from: nobloodyname on October 29, 2018, 03:38:02 PM

We might be able to help you if you at least told us which of their two studio albums you had such a violent reaction to?

The first one.

I wasn't even aware they made a second album.

I get like that because there are times when I want to like something so much.

nobloodyname · « **Reply #627 on:** October 29, 2018, 03:53:43 PM »

Quote from: TAC on October 29, 2018, 03:52:06 PM

Quote from: nobloodyname on October 29, 2018, 03:38:02 PM
We might be able to help you if you at least told us which of their two studio albums you had such a violent reaction to?

The first one.

I wasn't even aware they made a second album.

I get like that because there are times when I want to like something so much.

Oooh, blimey. If you thought that about the first one, it's better that you continue to live in ignorance with respect to the second one

TAC · « **Reply #628 on:** October 29, 2018, 03:58:17 PM »

MP was my favorite member of DT. I was crushed when he left, not because I was worried about what DT would do, but because I knew I would have to follow MP from project to project. If there was one I liked, I figured it would be a one and done anyway. I haven't really liked anything he's done since leaving DT. And that bums me out. Even SOA, which I should like, I thought was terrible. I know he and whatever musicians he's working with will absolutely bring it live, but for all intents and purposes, MP basically fell off the map for me.

And that is what really sucks and blows.

goo-goo · « **Reply #629 on:** October 29, 2018, 04:33:50 PM »

Quote from: nobloodyname on October 29, 2018, 03:53:43 PM

Quote from: TAC on October 29, 2018, 03:52:06 PM
Quote from: nobloodyname on October 29, 2018, 03:38:02 PM
We might be able to help you if you at least told us which of their two studio albums you had such a violent reaction to?

The first one.

I wasn't even aware they made a second album.

I get like that because there are times when I want to like something so much.

Oooh, blimey. If you thought that about the first one, it's better that you continue to live in ignorance with respect to the second one

While the 1st WD album had more of a band feel, the 2nd sounded more like a Richie solo album (same vein as Cannibals and Salting Earth vibe). 2nd album was a bit of a disappointment for me. However, the band tore it live on the two shows that I saw them. Richie blew me away and became an instant fan.

News: The Gift of Music official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fae4FQ4McSY

Author Topic: The Winery Dogs thread - Portnoy, Sheehan and Kotzen (Read 113139 times)