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Kevin Winard

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About Me

His drumming and percussion credits include working with such notable artists as The Matt Catingub Big Band, Mavis Rivers, The Captain & Tennille, Toni Tennille, Jack Jones, Paul Anka, Vic Damone, Roger Williams, Carol Burnett, Hal Linden, Ray Anthony, Rosemary Clooney, Michael Feinstein, The Woody Herman Orchestra, Sergio Mendes, Doc Severinsen, Steve Tyrell, Gloria Loring and many others. His talents can be heard on over 70 recordings.For more info check out http://www.kevinwinard.com/biography.Currently he tours with singer Steve Tyrell performing concerts to sold out crowds across the U.S. and abroad. His latest project was producing jazz singer Mellonie Irvine's debut release where not only did he play drums and percussion but also sang two duets with her.Here is a video he did years ago with singer David Hallyday Yes he was skinnier and yes he had hair. Hey, life goes on!

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Member Since: 1/27/2006
Band Website: kevinwinard.com
Band Members: This is me way in the back performing with Steve Tyrell on the Today Show. In the band: Quinn Johnson-piano, Lyman Medeiros-bass, Bob Mann-guitar, Jon Allen-keys, Lou Marini-sax, Lew Soloff-trumpet.
Influences: Too many to list!
Sounds Like: Hopefully me once again!
Record Label: ..
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Back Home...

Well it has been a whirlwind of a month that is for sure. In the span of four weeks, Steve Tryell and the band have been to SF, Oakland, Seattle and the east coast. During those four weeks we have per...
Posted by Kevin Winard on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:42:00 PST

Yes folks, another TV appearance!

For those of you who missed Steve Tyrell and said band on the Tonight Show, we are performing on the Today Show on Thursday, July 17. I am not sure of the time but I think it airs 6-9am and we will be...
Posted by Kevin Winard on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:50:00 PST

Steve Tryell on the Tonight Show tomorrow night!

Hello All,Tomorrow night Monday, July, 7 I will performing with Steve Tyrell on the Tonight Show starring Jay Leno. I hope you can catch it. If not, then Tivo it! :-)Thanks,Kevin...
Posted by Kevin Winard on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:38:00 PST

My GAP photos on CNN!

Just wanted to let you know that CNN contacted me today and asked if they could use some of the pics I took of the Goleta fire on air! I of course said yes, so if by chance you are watching CNN today,...
Posted by Kevin Winard on Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:57:00 PST

Back Home...

Well after about 24 hours of travel, everyone is home from the tour safe and sound. We got home yesterday and I think I slept about 12 hours last night. Man did THAT feel good. The last leg of the tou...
Posted by Kevin Winard on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:28:00 PST

The Top Five Things I Love About Japan

I have been going through this list for a couple of days now and trying to figure out exactly the order and the narrowing down of the top five things I love about Japan. After much deliberation and ma...
Posted by Kevin Winard on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:33:00 PST

We are now in Japan...

Well Manila was great. The concert went well, the piano however was probably the biggest price of crap I have ever heard and poor Quinn (our music director and pianist), had to to endur but all worked...
Posted by Kevin Winard on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:48:00 PST

First night of the tour...

Well the band finally made it to Manila. After about 18 hours of travel, we are in the very plush Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. It IS lovely. The drive from the airport was a test in patience , as our drive...
Posted by Kevin Winard on Thu, 29 May 2008 09:56:00 PST

The Latest...

I just had one of the best weeks of my life in recent times that involved great music and dear friends. Last Mon. and Tues. I recorded a Brazilian CD with Japanese flautist Simiko Fukatso which includ...
Posted by Kevin Winard on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:51:00 PST

Update from NYC...

Well it is officially getting cold in NYC and we are finally past the half way mark of our tour of playing at the Carlyle for two months. Lyman, our bass player decided to go home a couple of weeks ag...
Posted by Kevin Winard on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 04:38:00 PST