DeadSeanKennedy is an LA multi-instrumentalist and producer obsessed with the power of the breakbeat. His original compositions are imbued with a narrative, melodic and immersive feel, and his dynamic performances include on-the-fly looping and live guitar to create improvisational interpretations of his original music. As a DJ, his energetic sets highlight a wide range of influences, from the classic sounds of early 90s jungle to the freshest tracks from today’s scene.

Originally a two man band, Byrddogs started as a small project in the basement of a house (Fat City) in Mount Washington. Adding a third to the project, Byrddogs focused primarily on switching instruments for each and every song. Garnering interest from a "real" drummer, the four musicians have blossomed into a fully fledged rock band. Still repping the basement in Fat City - our house in Mount Washington - the band is getting it's sea legs and starting to venture into your local rockin' venues. 

Turning the struggle of finding one's place in the Universe into an anthem for the optimistic.

www.whatisthelanding.com

THE JOURNEY TAKEN by singer-songwriter + multi-instrumentalist Sam Winston to his latest release ('Damaged Goods') hasn't been straightforward. It has been a circuitous route, with several hurdles to overcome including health problems and a self-imposed 4 year hiatus from releasing his first album The Fire & The Icicle (2016). 

However, as is frequently the case, it's in these very hurdles that Sam found new creative strength. A conscious expression of his vulnerabilities is what underpins the spirit of the new record. "Damaged Goods is a statement about losing my core and letting go...about being okay with not being okay."

In addition to supporting Boy George on tour in Amsterdam, Sam has toured Belgium and Scotland with the support of Scottish guitar makers Bailey Guitars, a company who only use 100% renewable energy. This fact is important to Sam who owns and plays various Bailey instruments. When they were losing their factory, Sam aided them by curating a compilation album of his and others' works. Profits from it helped secure the Bailey premises. 

Various notable gigs for Sam include Dartford Festival; twice selling out the renowned Mick Jagger Centre; Folk On The Dock Fest; supporting Henry Priestman of The Christians & headlining the BBC Radio Stage at Chatham's Steam Fest. 

--  REVIEWS  --  

"Sam’s earnest voice is equally at home in delicate folk music numbers, as it is to bolder pop-influenced songs" - RICHER UNSIGNED

"Heart-warming...Winston is soulful to the tips of his toes" - MATT BELL, THE SUN

"A voice both delicate and disarming" - BBC UPLOAD


"His tracks feature unusual instruments like a Celtic harp, a Victorian dulcitone, mandolins, even Sam's uncle's 100 year old accordion" - THE NEWS SHOPPER

"Winston is a class act" - THE SOUTH LONDON PRESS

"Intricate and big-hearted [...] a playful, soulful delight" - LEO ULPH, BBC RADIO KENT

"Damaged Goods is a great song with such a fine vocal from Sam, the lyrics are deep and perfect [...] it deserves to be heard and admired" - CHRIS DIFFORD

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