Featuring bass hero Billy Sheehan (Talas, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big) and drum deity Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold, Adrenaline Mob), the Winery Dogs' debut album (which arrives July 23; click here for a review from the San Antonio Metal Music Examiner) has one foot steeped in classic rock while sounding entirely at home on modern playlists. The group has a slew of tour dates booked everywhere from Chicago to São Paulo though October, and makes their American live debut at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill in New York on Aug. 3. Richie Kotzen, left: "When I'm working with people, I don't like tension. I like excitement and inspiration and high fives and 'f--- yeah, dude.' That's...
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