Wino Riot

Wino Riot is no longer playing shows. We appreciate all the messages about gigs that people have sent us in the last few months but we played our last gig as Wino Riot on July 18th 2009 (see below). We're just posting this as a heads up for anyone who messages us about a show and doesn't hear back - well that's the reason. We are all still working on music independently and collaborating here and there, we will keep this page posted on any new developments. Also, we don't check this page very often, so if you want to get a hold of us the best way is to email us at winoriot (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks.



"The Zygote" is still available online at the following locations:



iTunes



CD Baby



ANNOUNCEMENT



We're going on hiatus / kind of "calling it quits" as our current situation as a band (and individually as well) makes it near impossible to move forward as we would like. We are still going to write music together and maybe re-assess playing shows sometime down the line, but Wino Riot as a band will be put to rest in the next few months. This wasn't an easy decision to come to - as the past four and a half years have been amazing for all of us - and it doesn't sit lightly with any of us, but in the long run we all feel that it is the better decision.



We are going to be playing a farewell show July 18th at Howler's Coyote Cafe in Bloomfield with Ye Olde Royal Shithouse Players and Paul Luc.



Wino Riot is a band rooted in strong melodies and catchy hooks that are tied together by intricate vocal harmonies. Drawing upon classic influences such as The Beatles and Pink Floyd, to more contemporary artists like The Flaming Lips, Ween and The Good The Bad And The Queen, Wino Riot aims to create a unique take on psychedelic pop/rock. The group is comprised of David Barton (guitar, vocals), Charles Kulbacki (guitar, vocals), Marc Martinka (drums, percussion), and Nick Michaels (bass).



With the release of their first full-length album, GyroFishChili in June of 2004, Wino Riot started a string of live performances in Pittsburgh and the surrounding region gathering a loyal fan base along the way. After being featured on a 2005 Emerging Artists of Pittsburgh compilation, they developed a set of new material and started planning to record a new album. After a minor personnel change, the decision was made to scrap the new material and start writing a new album from the ground up. That decision led them to Mr. Small's Studios, located on the north side of Pittsburgh, to begin a new journey. Recording in a top-notch facility and working with noted engineer Larry Luther, Wino Riot developed their most creative and unique work to date.



The result is "The Zygote," thirteen songs by experienced musicians dealing with the ups, downs and questions of everyday existence. The album caught the attention of Mike Speranzo and Liz Berlin (co-owners of Mr. Small's) and led to Wino Riot and the new album being backed by their non-profit label, Creative.Life.Support records. Throughout the process, the support and guidance of Speranzo, Berlin and Luther led Wino Riot to where they are now, with their eyes and minds on the future and sharing their vision (or perspective) with anyone who wants to look inside.