Band Members:
Anthony Moser- Vocals and harmonica
Greg Blachman - Lead Guitar
Jason Stegemoller - Bass Guitar and Keyboards
Phil Clements - Drums and Mandolin
Booking: E-Mail: booking@windsofthor.net
Upcoming Shows
Jammin’ “Rambling On” with Winds Of Thor guitarist Greg Blachman.
EV) First off let’s introduce the band.
(Greg) We’re a four piece band just like Zeppelin was. Featuring Anthony Moser on lead vocals and harmonica, Phil Clements on drums and mandolin, Jason Stegemoller on bass guitar and keyboards, and myself (Greg Blachman) on
lead guitar.
(EV) With original artists retiring and no longer touring tribute bands are gaining more popularity all the time, of all the great classic bands what did you find in Zeppelin that made you choose to tribute them?
(Greg) The music Led Zeppelin created is timeless. It appeals to all ages and demographics and will continue to do so for years to come. All of us admire Led Zeppelin for what they accomplished together as well as what
each member contributed individually. It is both challenging and exciting to play these songs. No matter how many times we’ve played a song there are always things that we find here and there that we hadn’t noticed
before. Then at practice one of us will say “Hey listen to this” Why haven’t we been playing it that way? These songs always keep us on our toes and keep things fresh and interesting.
(EV) Did the band members already play a lot of Zeppelin or did they learn just for the band?
(Greg) Phil and I knew a lot of Zeppelin tunes before we got together, so we had a pretty good basis to start from. Jason and Tony had to do more work to familiarize themselves with the material.
(EV) What songs are your favorites and what if any meaning do they have for you?
(Greg) I personally love playing the epic songs like Dazed and Confused, Kashmir,
Achilles Last Stand, In My Time Of Dying, etc. We don’t get to play those as often because sometimes they don’t go over as well as some of the shorter tunes. Zeppelin was very experimental with many different tunings and musical genres. In order to capture the essence of Zeppelin I think it’s important to play the epic songs along with the more radio friendly ones.
(EV) Where have your best shows been?
(Greg) What makes a show great has very little to do with what city you’re in or
what club you’re at. The best shows we’ve played have been the ones where the crowd is enthusiastic and involved. Ironically this has often been in some of the smallest and dirtiest clubs we play at.
(EV) What plans do you have for this summers shows?
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(Greg) We’re going to maintain a rigorous tour schedule around the Midwest. We’re playing a mix of festivals, bars, concert halls, and private parties. A little bit of everything.
(EV) What response have you had from your eastside exposure and shows so far?
(Greg) Our Eastside shows have gone quite well. The crowds have been very enthusiastic and responsive. We’re seeing a lot of familiar faces in the audience which is a great sign.
(EV) How good of a job do you think EV is doing covering the local music scene and what would you like to see from us in the future?
(Greg) EV is very involved with the bands and clubs, which is a very good thing. I think that EV genuinely cares about the entertainment scene and does a great job keeping up to date on things. I personally would like to work with Eastside Vibe in order to promote other quality tribute and classic rock style bands in Cincinnati. There are many of great bands out there that need proper promotion.
(EV) Thanks Greg! Hopefully now all the Led Zeppelin fans out there will get to the show the next time they a see Winds Of Thor show date in the EV bar guide or website!
In fact there is an upcoming show at Anderson Bar & Grill Friday June 13th. If you love Zeppelin, classic rock or even just damn good live music then you’ll need to be there to see the band up close and personal.
Greg I say “go with your gut, play your favorite classic epics. Rip into it with all you got and come what may” That’s the way Zeppelin did it and look what it got them. For more info visit eastsidevibe.com or windsofthor.net
