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With a blend of dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins. The act is composed of New Zealander Nick Stone and Coloradan Dani Cichon, and together the two multi-instrumentalists and songwriters combine ethereal harmonies, poetic lyricism, percussive finger-style guitar, bluesy resonator, suitcase stomp, and driving mandolin into a genre-bending sound described by American Songwriter as “impeccable”.
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** PLEASE NOTE: South for Winter is a duo at the core, with the option to perform as a trio or full-band based on the festival or event. For trio & full-band bios, please click the above button for downloadable EPK.
STANDARD BIO (DUO)
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With a blend of dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins. The act is composed of New Zealander Nick Stone and Coloradan Dani Cichon, and together the two multi-instrumentalists and songwriters combine ethereal harmonies, poetic lyricism, percussive finger-style guitar, bluesy resonator, suitcase stomp, and driving mandolin into a genre-bending sound described by American Songwriter as “impeccable”. South for Winter has received nominations such as Finalist for “Best Group/Duo” in the 2023 International Acoustic Music Awards and Semi-Finalist in the 2023 and 2022 International Songwriting Competition. Their music has been praised by sites such as American Songwriter ("laden with delicate harmonies, intricate guitar-work, and earthy vocals... impeccable sound"), No Depression ("must-see artist"), and AmericanaUK ("an ethereal, dreamy, journey...a journey well-worth taking").
Between releases, the duo has toured relentlessly both nationally and internationally, bringing audiences to their feet and selling out shows across New Zealand, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, the UK, Denmark, Poland, Canada, and the United States.
WE ARE
Dani Stone (Cichon) – Vocals, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar, Foot Tambourine, Shaker
Nick Stone – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Resonator, Suitcase Stomp
DETAILS
Hometown: Christchurch, New Zealand
Based in: Nashville, TN
Founded in: 2017
Genre: Folk-Rock, Americana, Indie-Roots
Manager: Nichole Peters-Good (Incubate Talent Group)
Publicist: Get Good PR
Booking in the U.S. & New Zealand: Nick Stone (North for Summer Productions)
European Booking: Bartek Pojasek (Fresh Music Booking)
Label: Self-Represented
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Photo credit: Christian Murdock
SOPHOMORE ALBUM, OF SEA AND SKY, OUT NOW
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PRESS HIGHLIGHTS:
"Laden with delicate harmonies, intricate guitar-work and earthy vocals...impeccable sound" - American Songwriter
“Must-see artist” - No Depression Magazine
"...An ethereal, dreamy, journey sharpened with an underlying aggressive blues-edge... A journey well-worth taking" - AmericanaUK
"...One day I stumbled upon a band called Fleet Foxes that would eventually change my whole outlook on music in general...[South for Winter] can be your Fleet Foxes" - For the Love of Bands
"South for Winter dances deftly from bluesy murder ballads to airy acoustic duets; from traditional stomp and holler to smooth jazz; from stripped-back instrumentals to heavily layered folk-rock; and everywhere in between" - Grateful Web
"In short, South for Winter has a new fan in me" - Tony Arata (songwriter of Garth Brooks' chart-topping song, "The Dance")
“...South for Winter's new album Of Sea and Sky is a hit!” - WKRN News Nashville
“[Of Sea and Sky is] …a genre-bending voyage through the depths of emotion and the vast expanse of the universe” - Grateful Web
“[South for Winter] have created an album that ebbs and flows beautifully and effortlessly, and is worth listening to over and over again” - Music.Net.NZ on South for Winter’s new record, Of Sea and Sky
"Eclectic in the best sense of the word" - VENTS Magazine
"South for Winter will warm your soul with their earthy vocals and delectable harmonies...the group shimmers and shines through a blend of folk, gypsy, jazz, and blues music, creating carefully crafted stories that draw listeners into their glowing depths" ​- Musical Notes Global
“From the macabre yet enchanting murder ballads to something outright hypnagogic…gripping vocals…[and] a rich sonic tapestry…a well-coordinated production” - A Song in Life
"South for Winter’s music is as cool and eclectic as their origins" - The Static Dive
OTHER NOTABLE PRESS...
FEATURE IN RELIX MAGAZINE (2020)
INCLUSION ON ALEXRAINBIRDMUSIC (1.3M SUBS) FOR WINTER 2023 ALBUM (2023)
