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KEVIN WINDROSS ?STANDING OUTSIDE CIRCLES?
The sound of awesome guitar is alive and well with the release of Kevin Windross' latest album "Standing Outside Circles". The release showcases the amazing guitar work and incredible melodies of this home-grown Aussie guitarist. Co-produced, engineered and mixed/mastered by Henning Pauly from Germany, (Sebastian Bach, James LaBrie) this independent release is truly world-class entertainment.
Kevin started life as a country boy in a the small NSW town of Canowindra. The son of a farmer, he grew up on legends like Johnny Cash, Slim Dusty and Glen Campbell. A move to the big smoke coincided with a broadening of his musical influences to include blues, jazz, fusion and melodic rock. He also discovered some natural talent for the guitar and so began his journey as a guitarist and a musician...
Since these humble beginnings Kevin has invested many hours in developing his incredible skills. He has toured many parts of Australia, including a road trip through Queensland with Phil Emmanuel, jammed with Frank Gambale, toured SE Asia with Early Warning System and a solo spot at Japan Music Week Festival in Tokyo. He has had one of his tracks featured in Australian Guitar Magazine and has artist endorsements with Laboga Amplifiers, Berketa Guitars and Puretone Strings.
REVIEWS AND COMMENTS
?Standing Outside Circles is an instrumental album which showcases quality musicianship and brilliant songwriting. This album shows influences of top-notch guitarists such as Joe Satriani and John Petrucci but it remains stylishly individual. It doesn't sit easily in any stereotypical box and is a refreshingly original take on the melodic rock genre. It will certainly appeal to a wide range of ages and audiences.?
David Bink ? Bink Concrete
?Smooth and tasty. Kev?s music soothes you and then smacks you in the mouth like a drunken pub brawl!?
Phil Emmanuel - Legendary Australian Guitarist
?Mate, bloody brilliant! I had a listen to your work and you get around the instrument beautifully man! What you?ve done is amazing.?....
Peter Northcote - 2007/08 Oz Music Awards Instrumentalist Winner
?The artist strikes the near perfect balance of quality musicianship AND songwriting... (he) must be credited with the amount of melody he imbues the project, proving masterful in adorning things with his catchy riffs while showcasing his adept playing at the same time?
Andy Rockwell - Angelicwarlord.com
You have some serious chops there mate. It was cool to watch you working out and doing your thing. Also to hear that cool Aussie accent. Love it!?....
Vernon Neily - CEO of Boosweet Records LA
?Kevin?s new album is sure to put a smile on the face of anyone who likes great guitar stuff, with fantastic melodies and virtuoso musicianship.?....
Ray Berketa - Berketa Guitars.
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Song: Fishermans Bend
All about swimming in my home town river as a teenager in a water hole called Fishermans Bend.
Song: Standing Outside Circles
Title track off Kevins album Standing Outside Circles.
Song: Skin by Early Warning System
When it hurts to ask the question, look inside you and see the beauty within. And come out of your skin!
Song: Desert Princess
Taken off the album Standing Outside Circles. Think heat haze, sand dunes, and beautiful belly dancing and you'll be there with the Desert Princess.
Song: Bend by Early Warning System
Now along this path every twist and turn you run from this world that's left you burned
Photos:
Photo: Early Warning System R.I.P
Photo: This is the rig i recorded Overworld with, Laney Vh100R and a 62 Marshall box
Photo: Deep in thought
Taken in 2006 on the South East Asia tour with Early Warning System. Wating for the plane in Singapore
Photo: Pictured here with my Berketa Riff
Photo: Kev and guitar
One of my favourite sweeping shapes.
Photo: Kev and Guitar
Taken @ The Green Room with the band Na Maza.
Photo: Kev and Dave
Kevin Windross and Dave McCallum were the founding members of Early Warning System the band