Music Style Rock N' Roll

Musical Influences Blues, Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, AJ Croce, Bon Jovi, Led Zepplin

Similar Artists Pearl Jam with Keyboards; Harder Rock Dire Straits; ??

Artist History 2nd Wind is a new San Diego based Roll 'n' Roll band. The band recently completed a six song CD titled "Rock Without Image" featuring the band's original material. From the reggae influenced "Down To The Sea", to the epic "Slipping Away", to the Blues standard "Mannish Boy", the CD shows the band's diversity and versatility. 2nd Wind is formed from experienced local musicians who have played in various local bands including Los Guys, Asphalt Ballet, Ruff Kut, Seventh Heaven, Rock Hard and others; and performed at a variety of local venues including the Belly Up Tavern, the Rock 'N' Roll Marathon, 'Canes, Blind Melons, Dream Street, Bachanal and more. The band's rhythm section features the hard-hitting Nick Anzalone on drums. Nick has been playing since he was twelve and cut his teeth on 70's and 80's metal. His influences include Led Zepplin and Bon Jovi, and he helps provide 2nd Wind with a high energy beat. Bass player Steve Abeyta's other projects include rockabilly and swing on stand up bass, as well as straight ahead rock 'n' roll. Steve's smooth, timely bass lines add subtle juice to the bottom end of the 2nd Wind sound. Lead singer and guitar player Alex Barclay's aggressive vocal style provides grit up front, while his improvisational guitar licks reflect influences from Mark Knopfler to ZZ Top. Finally, on keyboards is classically trained and blues influenced Steve Williams. Steve's excellent musicianship and montage of keyboard sounds helps provide 2nd Wind with a melodic range and diversity uncommon in most bands today. At a 2nd Wind show, all the songs don't sound the same, and they don't feel the same. Their music provides a freshness and energy that is guaranteed to rock any venue.

Group Members Alex Barclay - Lead Vocal, Guitars; Steve Williams - Keyboards, Backing Vocals; Steve Abeyta - Bass, Backing Vocals; Nick Anzalone- Drums

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Drums

Albums Rock Without Image

Location San Diego, CA - USA

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