My meeting of the band Four Winds today was nothing less than spectacular. First off, the name was deceiving. The band consists of three brothers: Scott, Bryan and Erick, whom I would like to say are the most polite young men I have had the opportunity to meet in a long time. They played me some of their music and even a Hendrix song. In dealing
with local bands that are trying to get their name out there, I am completely surprised this band is not known by everyone.
 
Their music is hard to pin down. They have the sound of the 60's, but you can hear some guitar that sounds like CCR. I say they have a little bit of blues, country and rock. I don't know how else to put it. On bass, you have Bryan, on drums you have Scott and on guitar you have Erick. The three brothers have three completely different personalities and qualities.
 
Bryan is the one that makes you laugh. He will come up with a comment out of the blue in a conversation that has nothing to do with what you’re talking about. This to me is the quality of a man who can always keep you smiling. As a bass player, he jams.
 
Erick plays guitar and sings. He has charisma and talent. He can belt out a song as
well as any performer I've seen with 20 years in the business. He can
sure play Hendrix tunes without any trouble.
 
Scott the drummer, what can I say? This young man can get your attention. He
plays the drums with ease and you can one look at him and know he enjoys what he does. He draws your attention to him with his ability toplay the drums and charm. You find yourself always drifting back to watch him. I am gonna enjoy seeing them play live soon.

SF: Where were you all born and raised?
 
E: Vallejo, California
 
SF: At what age did you start playing and how long have you been playing?  
 
E: We have all been around music since early on, but like the others, I
started lessons at around 8, and have not ever stopped.
 
Br: I was About 10 or 11.
 
S: I can’t quite recall what age I started playing the trap set, but I started formal lessons at age 12.
 
SF: What drew you to your instrument?
 
E:  Was given the choice of picking an instrument or having it picked.
So, I guess I chose the one my dad played and was most familiar.
 
Br: I wanted to play guitar like Jimi Hendrix.
 
S:  I remember when I was really little, I can=t recall what age we had
this Slingerland gold sparkle drum set that I always wanted to play, but was
not allowed to play. A few years went by and we got rid of that set. Then,
a day I'll never forget, my dad said, “Hey Son, I've got something outside
for you to carry into the house,” and when I went outside, sitting in his truck, was a spanking new drum set. It's a true story, but I think ended up with the drums because the other two had already chosen guitars.

SF: How did you get your name?
 
E: Although people say names don't matter, it is the first impression for some people... I liked Scott’s idea.
 
Br: Don=t look at me.
 
S: Through my study of history.
 
SF: Who are your influences?
 
E: As kids, we were exposed to all sorts of stuff having the kind of
family history WE have. I’m always attracted to the BEST in all the
different types.
 
B: Jimi Hendrix, Robin Trower, Peter Frampton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Carlos Santana and many others 60’s and 70’s genre of music.
 
S: I would say that I drew quite a bit of inspiration from drumming
greats like Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Elvin Jones, Mitch Mitchell and my
hero, John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, just to name a few.
 
SF: What do you consider your music to be?
 
E: I always wanted to call it classic rock, since EVERYONE can think
at least one classic that made an impression on them.
 
B: Kick ass.
 
S: A collective effort which assimilates many styles including jazz,
Rock, funk and a few others.
 
SF: Who all is involved in the writing of your music?
 
E: I think I hold that record.
 
Br: My brother Erick writes most of our music though we all put in every

Br: I love life, everything I want is everything I have.