Artist description Winter are an original rock quartet from Perth, Australia which have been influenced by blues, music from the sixties, indian music and funk to give the band a wide appeal. The band is also heavily involved in multimedia arts events giving the band an ambient and atmospheric appeal.

Music Style Ambient music

Musical Influences Blues, pop and atmospherics

Similar Artists Pink Floyd, John Lennon, Verve, George Harrison, Cat Stevens, Radio Head, Peter Gabriel, Ben Harper

Artist History 1996 - Formed in 1996 out of the band Doom Ensemble 1997 - Played extensively and formed the Black Light Lounge Club bringing together artists and musicians and released earlier Doom Ensemble material in the CD Northbridge the Tunnel 1998 - Participated in the Art Rage Festival in Perth and released the CD Introspection. 1999 - Working on a second CD Memphis and a video clip and planning trip to Prague in the Czech Republic, Europe.

Group Members Winter are Keith Anthonisz, Warren Hillman, Howard Shawcross, and Danny Searle. Keith Anthonisz is the rhythm guitarist and a singer/song writer known for forming the band Open Wound. Warren Hillman plays bongos, tabla, percussion and drums and performs with a number of other innovative Perth bands including Beamer and Friends of Brian. Howard Shawcross plays bass guitar and has played with a number of prominent Perth bands including the Hepset, the Jackals and the Elks who appeared on Count Down. Danny Searle is the lead guitarist and a singer/song writer and is also active in the band Blesh.

Instruments Guitars, Drums, Percussion, Bass Guitar, Sitar

Albums Introspection, Northbridge the Tunnel

Press Reviews X Press Magazine 1998, 1999

Location PERTH, Western Australia - Australia

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