Some say Homemade Wine is a tropical rock band. Some say Homemade Wine is a country band. Still others insist Homemade Wine is a southern-rock acoustic band. While any or all of these could apply, it is safe to say Homemade Wine is intent on creating a new genre of music, their own genre of music.
Begun as a stage persona for lead
singer, Ryan Sheley, the idea of “Homemade Wine” quickly blossomed into an
acoustic trio, with
Ryan’s
brother Tod on percussion, and long time friend Matt McSpadden on rhythm guitar
and backup vocals.
Ryan’s unmatchable songwriting skills coupled with
the mellow acoustic blend of the trio quickly took Homemade Wine to the top of
the Knoxville music scene.
With regular circuits from Wild Wing Café to Ray’s
ESG, Homemade Wine offered people something different than other bands in the
area.
Shows consisted of a great mix of original music with all
the beloved bar sing-alongs.
Heavy in the Jimmy Buffett style, Homemade Wine
offered the most diverse mix of music for the Knoxville party scene.
After 9 months of playing as an acoustic trio, Homemade Wine decided it was time to go big or go home. Shows had taken them from Gulf Shores, AL, to Charleston, SC, but Homemade Wine felt the need to bring additional talent into the group. Drummer Brad Williams (Jag Star, Homer Hart), bass guitar player Josh Spears (Homer Hart), and lead guitar powerhouse and backup vocalist Tommie Eakins (internationally famous independent solo artist) all brought their individual styles to the blend of Homemade Wine, allowing an even more diverse range of musical styles. As a band, they have traveled around the southeast, spreading their original style across Tennessee, Alabama, and the Carolinas.
“Colorado Sky,” as well as a cover of the Rusty McHugh classic,
“Bus Back To Birmingham.” Look for
the album in late August or early September.
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We look forward to seeing you at one of our shows!