Winters Hill
Fareham, England, United Kingdom | SELF
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Press
"A unique blend of country, folk and blues - natural, husky melodies create an enchanting and atmospheric sound, free of complications. Definitely ones to go out and see for a truly engaging live experience."
- Susannah Lawther (Promotor)
Last summer I was given the task of creating an album cover for a local folk band called Winters Hill and thier EP 'someone in texas loves me'. After listening to thier music and meeting with the guys it was clear that they were a very organic band; They were freinds growing up, they appreciated the same music and the concept of putting the band together was to play at a local festival... to me thier story is very honest and refreshing.
- Tom Hall ( Graphic Designer)
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‘Winters Hill have done a couple of sessions on my radio show and I continue to be amazed at how talented they are. It really has been a pleasure to sit just a couple of feet away and watch them impress on every possible level. These three guys have developed a unique style and sound which my listeners continue to love. The combination of their vocals and picking ability, and not forgetting Nimrod’s excellent work on the Cajon, gives them a bigger sound than the three of them suggests. Although they’ve just started out, I predict amazing things for Winters Hill.’
Russell Hill, Host of ‘Russell Hill’s Country Music Show’, Express FM
- Russell Hill (Express Fm DJ)
Winters Hill - 3 men that manage to create a Summer Vibe even in the depths of Winter, do not miss this great band! Nick Courtney (Promoter) - Nick Courtney - (Promotor)
Discography
Someone in Texas loves me EP - 2013
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Bio
Winters Hill are a 3 piece alt-folk acoustic band from the south coast of England. Formed in 2012. As lifelong friends who shared a passion for music, the band formed on the back of watching a festival and gave themselves a year to be playing that same festival. A year on, Winters Hill has grown way beyond what was expected. With Jack HolmĂ r on lead guitar, harmonica, and steel slide, Max Hoar on rhythmn guitar and lead vocals and Nimrod Taabu on percussion, the band have crafted a distinguished alternative to the traditional acoustic sound. One year on and the band were booked for the the exact festival they set out to play, with a pinultimate slot on the acoustic stage! Before ever playing In front of a single person, interest from local radio had begun as the band crafted their unique sound in Jacks loft. The trio played an acoustic live session on Voice fm as their first ever live performance, And popularity has been growing ever since. The trio now get regular airplay on Express FM. Combining elements of folk,americana,blues,country,and rock, Winters Hill have a certain nostalgia and romance to their music. With catchy choruses wrapped in melodic guitar riffs, Winters Hill have been influenced by many different musicians. From Dylan to Neil Young, Springsteen, to Tom Waits, past and present musicians have all contributed to winters hill's sound. Kenyan born Nimrods drumming style on the cajon is unmistakable, not to mention the spine tingling sounds of Jacks harmonica. Songs of good times and past times, Winters Hill songwriting style has a story telling style which is relatable to every listener. Honing in on there craft, Winters Will have performed on local radio stations And have performed numerous gigs, generating a buzz on the internet and locally. Winters Hill released their debut EP 'Someone in Texas loves me in 2013. Feedback from this debut release has secured them slots at some of the biggest festivals in the south of England including Victorious Festival, Wickham Festival and the world famous Isle of Wight Festival. The trio have recently joined Brother and Bones as part of their european tour, this gained them great exposure. The future looks very bright for this acoustic trio.
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