The Spoon Benders

HISTORY of THE SPOON BENDERS:

Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Matt Winfree founded The Spoon Benders in 2002. Over time, Matt clocked well over 1,000 shows with a series of enlisted band mates which subsumed a total of 3 drummers and 4 bass players. The longest stint which included 3 national tours, a live album, a studio album (which was recorded and produced in Lexington), and a "best live band" award was with drummer Brian Bennett & bassist Yves Giraud. Matt relocated to Nashville in '07 where he enjoyed his last year with his final rhythym section- with bassist Adam Jones & drummer Andy Leab. Then the unimaginable happened. Matt fell in love and followed his heart to Honolulu in '08 where his currently resides with his lovely lady Aliza. He hasn't completely thrown in the musical towel- he does shows in paradise now. And here's the coolest thing. All eight former Benders have remained friends, their fans (who became more like family) still stay in touch, and, occasionally, they do South Florida reunion shows. And it's always a blast.



• Band Members from 2002-2008 • L to R: Adam Jones (bass), Andy Leab (drums), Matt Winfree (guitar), Ben Boyce (drums), Brian Bennett (drums), Yves Giraud (bass) & Hunter Rosen (bass)

Photo taken by Judy Blem, former band manager, at The Spoon Bender Oct '09 Reunion Show at Cheers, Ft Laud.The only former Bender who could not make it to this reunion was bassist Will Holiday.



• Band Members from 2002-2008 • THREE BASS PLAYERS to the LEFT of Matt: Hunter Rosen, Yves Giraud & Adam Jones • THREE DRUMMERS on the RIGHT: Ben Boyce, Brian Bennett & Andy Leab • Photo taken by Judy Blem, former band manager, at The Spoon Bender Oct '09 Reunion Show at Boston's on the Beach in Delray Beach FL



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CD's Available:



RESURRECTING THE GIANTS



Studio CD released Sept. '07



THE SPOON BENDERS vs. THE PANDAS



Live CD released Nov. '06



Go ahead. Have a listen. Buy something.



RESURRECTING THE GIANTS



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V I D E O S

Watch The Spoon Benders rock out A-ha's Take On Me

live at Lake Worth's Bamboo Room:



Video shot/edited by Naranja Studio. Naranja's TIM WINFREE also designed our official website www.TheSpoonBenders.net.



The Spoon Benders have had the pleasure

of sharing the stage with:



Steve Miller Band ~ Chris Isaak ~ Pat Benatar

Taylor Hicks ~ Doobie Brothers ~ Michael McDonald

Foreigner ~ Lynryd Skynryd ~ Dr. John ~ Sum 41

Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians

Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad)

Buck Dharma (Blue Oyster Cult)

Robin Zander (Cheap Trick) ~ Robert Johnson (Ox)

Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Deep Purple)

Lucky Peterson ~ Papa Grows Funk

Sean Costello ~ John Lee Hooker, Jr.

Brett Dennen ~ Calton Coffie (Inner Circle)



The Spoon Benders have signed

publishing deals with 3 Networks for

7 Television shows including: