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The Winter Blanket

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The Winter Blanket began as self-proclaimed students of the open-tuned, fragile compositions of Low, Nick Drake, and Red House Painters with their debut “Hopeless Lullaby” (2000) and follow-up “Actors and Actresses” (2002). By the time of their third full-length, “Prescription Perils” (2004), the sound had simultaneously absorbed outlaw-country and folk-rock elements, leaning more on traditional song structures. The band toured a dozen times in support of these records playing alongside Richard Buckner, Magnolia Electric Co, Low, and M. Ward amongst others. Along the way, the band also released the first and only tribute to the late Fred Neil with “Music for Ghosts” (2003). In 2006 a full-length record was paired down to a six-song EP called “Golden Sun.” Establishing their most mature recordings to date, “Golden Sun” combines a mix of 70s fuzz guitars, pedal steel, and keyboard effects with the band’s traditional blend of acoustic guitars, brushed drums, and warm bass. These sounds provide a bed for duo male/female vocals that sing snapshots of life, love, and loss in the Midwest.

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Member Since: 07/09/2005
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My Blog

Stephanie Officially Announces Her New Project

Hi!Its been a long time coming, but Im finally spreading my wings and officially announcing my new project, StarDweller (myspace.com/stardwellermusic). I just booked a residency at Pianos in New Yor...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:53:00 GMT

Notes on Hopeless Lullaby - 2000

The Winter Blanket  Hopeless Lullaby (Plow City Records, 2000)This was our first album. I have incredibly happy memories of making this record. It was simply one of the greatest experiences in my lif...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:37:00 GMT

Band Members Through the Years

This is a list of everyone who ever shook a stick in The Winter Blanket. I think we've had more drummers than Spinal Tap...From 1999-2006 the core and founding lineup was:Paul Blomquist - DrumsStephan...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:10:00 GMT

Complete Tour Archive

This is a complete archive of every city and venue The Winter Blanket ever played from 1999-2007. Many places were visited several times. How I miss these places and the friends who live there. Thanks...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:49:00 GMT

Press Quotes Through the Years

"There's a reason this Illinois band has collaborated with members of Low in the past. The Winter Blanket creates music that plays like a rootsy, somber dream, highlighted by Stephanie Davila's sultry...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:43:00 GMT

Spring 2007 West Coast Tour Photobook

here is a link for photos from our April West Coast tour... http://picasaweb.google.com/toddchansen/WBTour02Enjoy!Doug / The WB
Posted by on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:04:00 GMT

STOREWIDE SALE!!!!

It's a big weekend. Dave and I are picking up the van tonight and packing full of the good stuff. We'll be seeing you all in Iowa City tomorrow, Chi-town on Friday night and Urbana on Saturday. Dog in...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:50:00 GMT

Doug's Favorite Live Albums

As we are gearing up for our west coast tour I have been listening to a couple of my favorite live albums. I am a big classic rock / rock and roll history geek so i think of things like this all the t...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:17:00 GMT

shape up or ship out

The blonde lass in the banner ad above this scribbling is waving at me, apparently FunSara87 is blowing kisses my way. She is after all on the, "#1 site for college girls". Very classy. Moving along...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 07:07:00 GMT

We're playing Radio K's "Off the Record" - Click here to listen!

Tune in this Friday the 15th @ 4pm for a few songs and an interview. Go here to listen via the internets. 
Posted by on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 14:52:00 GMT