WINTERWOOD

Winterwood Band is not new to the local Utah music scene. The band was founded in 1975 by Paul Hansen. Over the years the band has gone through numerous configurations. When asked what kind of music the band plays, Hansen simply says “It’s feel good, downhome, Americana music, it’s a little bit country, a little bit bluegrass, and little bit folk.” Winterwood Band has recorded and released 4 CD’s.

Love In the Heart
Homeward Tonight
Seasons of Change
Virgin Snow

Their recordings have included some of Utah’s most talented acoustic musicians. Their music and recordings have received critical acclaim.

Hansen, who has received national attention for his song writing, writes many of the groups songs. He has been performing around Utah since the 1960’s.

VOCALS, GUITAR

PAUL HANSEN

Pauk is an original founding member of Winterwood. He writes most of the original music that Winterwood plays.

BASS, GUITAR

LONNIE HOCKETT

Lonnie, along with Paul, is a founding member of Winterwood. He has been an activist in supporting local acoustic music and musicians. He is a lifetime member of IAMA and also an accomplished luthier.

VOCALS, MANDOLIN, GUITAR

RICHARD SCHMELIMG

Richard and Paul have been playing music together since the late 1970’s. Richard is a veteran in the local bluegrass scene. He plays with Red Deseret Ramblers and formally with Riding the Fault Line while also sitting in with numerous local bluegrass groups

VOCAL HARMONY and BASS

TAMI NOLTE

Tami, a talented musician, plays bass and provides beautiful harmony to the band’s vocals. She is the newest member of Winterwood.