WAINWRIGHT IS AN AWARD WINNING MUSICIAN AND PRODUCER IN THE WORLD'S BLUES AND ROOTS MUSIC SCENE.
Though his career began over a decade ago with genuine rock n’ roll honky-tonk, Wainwright has broadened his artistic scope over the years to include music representing virtually every corner of the blues. His insatiable interest in music discovery, sheer love for entertaining and curiosity have led him all around the world, and the resulting perspective is a reflection of his passion for entertaining and creating progressive roots music in an effort to move the art-form forward. Composer, producer, vocalist, and award wining entertainer and piano player; Victor Wainwright is a raucous high-octane, dynamic performer and crowd pleaser with soul to spare.
“Wainwright serves as an electrifying guide to a good time-spinning tales, telling his listeners how to beat the blues, and meticulously conjuring raw soul and energy out of his acoustic piano. He displays a sharp sense of humor and a knack for storytelling... every track is brilliant." -Living Blues Magazine
"Victor Wainwright is a world champion piano player, two times over! Not only is Victor one of the greatest blues piano players in the business, he’s also a world class entertainer and vocalist." - Blues Revue Magazine
“Victor Wainwright, winner of this year’s Pine Top Perkins Piano Player Award at the BMA’s, is a force to be reckoned with on a piano. He IS honky-tonk and boogie, with a dose of rolling thunder. Wainwright’s playing is simply beautiful madness.” -American Blues Scene
“Savannah, GA native Victor Wainwright is all about boogie woogie piano, deep soul, and a voice that recalls Dr. John at his best. He is a blues star, a tremendous player.” -Chicago Blues Guide
ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2017 BMA Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year
- 2016 BMA BB King Entertainer & Band of the Year
- 2016 Blues Blast Contemporary Blues Album of the Year
- 2016 Cover of the The Blues Festival Guide
- 2016 Top #10 Billboard
- 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise Performer (Solo & Band)
- 2017, 2016, 2015 Big Blues Bender Performer in Las Vegas
- 2014 & 2013 BMA Pinetop Piano Player of the Year
- 2013 Blues Blast Award “New Artist Debut Release” Southern Livin’
- 300+ Days a Year Touring 2012-2013
- Top #10 Billboard May 2013 “Easy Livin’”
- Top 10 Billboard Debut March 2013 “Easy Livin’”
- 2013 Blues Blast Music Award “Sean Costello Rising Star” Nominee
- 2013 Blues Blast Music Award “Blues Band of the Year” Southern Hospitality
Florida based drummer Billy Dean mans the conductor seat for Victor Wainwright & The Train.
Florida based drummer Billy Dean mans the conductor seat for Victor Wainwright & The Train. Dean has lended his propulsive, powerhouse style of drumming to Victor Wainwright's band since 2010. In that time span the "Chunk of Funk" has helped the unit grow into an internationally recognized Blues freight train, playing over a 1,000 gigs spanning all corners of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Honduras, Norway, England, Switzerland, and Germany.
Since Dean's introduction to the Blues world on the 2011 release "Lit Up", the band's star has risen. Billy's drumming can be heard on the Billboard charting album "Boom Town", released by Blind Pig / The Orchard Group. Billy was also integral in Victor Wainwright being awarded the 2016 Band of the Year at Blues Music Awards, sanctioned by the Blues Foundation.
2017 promises to introduce the listening public to the next evolution of Billy's dynamic musical prowess on the upcoming release of "Victor Wainwright & The Train". Fusing traditional roots elements with modern muscle, Billy and the band push Blues, Boogie Woogie, and traditional Rock and Roll into the 21st century, once and for all.
Billy Dean is available for session work (mobile or on-site), live gigs / sideman work and for drum lessons of all levels, both in person and/or over Skype. Please use the form below if you are interested in any of the above, and he will get back to you ASAP!
TERRENCE 'SWEET TEA' GRAYSON
Born into a musical family on Nov 25, 1980, in Jackson, Mississippi, Terrence Grayson had no choice but to become a musician himself. His powerful gospel xvl feel for music results from his playing piano and drums in the church at a very young age. It was hearing his father practice playing the bass that would soon steal his heart, and when he was twelve Terrence’s career as a bass player began. In 2005 he was introduced to the blues when he began touring with Grammy Award winner and Blues Hall of Fame inductee Bobby Rush. From 2010 until 2012 Terrence played for two-time Blues Music Award winner Michael “Iron Man” Burks. Throughout his career he could be seen performing with various blues, soul, and R&B artists like Shirley Brown, Vasti Jackson, Glenn Jones, Debbie Davis, and Willie Clayton, among others.
Since 2015, Terrence has been touring and recording with Victor Wainwright and The Train (formerly The WildRoots), and together they brought home the 2016 Band of the Year award at the Blues Music Awards. That same year, Victor Wainwright won the prestigious B.B. King Entertainer of the year award to add to his two previously won Blues Music Awards.
Terrence’s wide-ranging experience and eclectic musical inspirations has led him to record an album of his own showcasing his versatile bass style. Combining a gospel background with influences of blues, soul, funk, R&B and a touch of jazz, he has developed a powerful, slinky, funky and soulful style that's sure to make some part of you groove from a happy place.
Terrence Grayson is available for session work (mobile or on-site), live gigs / sideman work and for bass lessons of all levels, both in person and/or over Skype. Please use the form below if you are interested in any of the above, and he will get back to you ASAP!
Offering an exciting youthful exuberance directly from Gasport, NY, Pat Harrington delivers a breath of fresh air to the well established Wainwright clan. The Train, Wainwright’s newest project with WildRoots veterans Billy Dean and Terrence Grayson, was indeed on a mission to discover the perfect fourth member. What they got, was a red hot ember ready to ignite the coal-fed steam engine that would take The Train across the globe.
Eight years prior to Pat joining The Train, he himself was gaining a reputation locally as one of the most talented and promising musicians of the area. He forged friendships and played alongside many of his heroes, including Gary Clark Jr. and Bobby Whitlock of Derek And The Dominos/George Harrison fame.
There is no doubt that Harrington has helped usher in a brand new era for Wainwright and his Train. Known for their extensive showcasing of each band member on the stage, Pat has become renown for his ability to tell a rich story with his dynamically built guitar leads, taking the listener on a beautiful and vivid journey with a seemingly limitless top, extending the bands predilection for exciting improvised sections.
After joining the band officially in early 2016, Pat Harrington has been added to the conversation of best young guitarists on the blues scene. His contributions to the bands forthcoming album, "Victor Wainwright And The Train" are sure to help push 2016's Blues Music Awards Band Of The Year to even further heights.
Pat Harrington is currently based in Memphis Tennessee.
