(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents The Winery Dogs ft. Richie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan & Mike Portnoy on Monday, February 27, 2023. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.
It’s been, well, a literal dog’s age since the vibrant powerhouse trio known as The Winery Dogs marked their recording territory with new music. Following a seven-year break from the studio, The Winery Dogs are back in full force with their aptly named third album “III”, which is set for release on February 3, 2023 on the band’s Three Dog Music label. “III” was self-produced by The Winery Dogs and mixed by longtime band associate Jay Ruston.
From the clarion call for connection and societal understanding in “Mad World” to the door-opening personal realizations of “Breakthrough” to the undeniable muscle-flexing reign of the white-hot “Pharaoh” and the album-closing energy spillage of “The Red Wine,” all 50-plus minutes of “II” prove The Winery Dogs haven’t lost a step when it comes to conjuring fresh hooks, gutbucket grooves and bold harmonies.
That said, it’s been a long road back to the collective compound for Winery Dogs guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen, bassist/vocalist Billy Sheehan and drummer/vocalist Mike Portnoy. Back in 2015-16, they hit the road hard together to showcase their mettle as hardcore road dogs in order to build upon the success of their well-received 2015 sophomore effort, “Hot Streak”, by touring all across the globe.
Given the overall breadth and scope of the music that fills the grooves of “III”, the mutual goal of The Winery Dogs is quite direct. “Our objective is to give people a truly pleasant listening experience,” Kotzen said. “Our music is created by real people playing real instruments, with all of us doing it in a room together. There’s nothing artificial about it.”
Said Sheehan, “I’d like our listeners to be transported in a way that they can experience what we are going through. Our records are snapshots of life, and how we’re living it. Our music reflects what’s important to us, and what isn’t.” Said Portnoy, “The strength of this band is, first and foremost, it’s about the songs. Then comes the musicianship, which is obviously important. What makes The Winery Dogs so great is, every one of these songs is memorable, catchy, and singable, but at the same time, you have this great musicianship in all three departments. It’s like a three-ring circus. No matter who you’re watching or listening to, you will always be entertained.”
Tickets on sale Friday, January 13 at 10:00am. A special online only presale Thursday, January 12 from 10:00am – 10:00pm. Reserved seating $54, $64, $69 and $89. Additional fees may apply. Click here for the ticket page.
The Newton Theatre is located at 234 Spring Street in Newton, New Jersey.
