The Winery Dogs
INDIE BAND OF THE WEEK: THE SIXXIS

The name, The Sixxis, was born when the Atlanta ensemble began creating music together as a band on June 6th of 2006. Starting off initially as a college band, The Sixxis has gone through both lineup changes and style experimentation, until reaching what they are currently today. The Sixxis music merges progressive rock with different influences that each member has, for example: blues, jazz, funk, gospel - altogether making their sound unique, bringing the listeners original and powerful songs with a distinctive vocal style, amazing guitar riffs and emotional lyrics. Their influences are Led Zeppelin, Rush, Muse, System of Down, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden and Alice In Chains.
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INTERVIEW: THE WINERY DOGS – BILLY SHEEHAN

What happens when you put three musical titans together? Pure genius, that’s what! Power trio The Winery Dogs is made up of Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold), Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big) and Richie Kotzen (Mr. Big, Poison). Three instantly recognizable names in Rock and Roll, have come together and are taking us down a path of musical mastery. RockRevolt was blessed to be able to sit down with two thirds of this powerhouse. Check out part one: our interview with Richie Kotzen!
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