Music has always been important to the Wintons. Guitarist and lead singer Randy Winton has played for twenty-four years, much of it as a worship leader. Multi-instrumental sons Cody (banjo, fiddle, rhythm guitar, bass, dobro, lead and harmony vocals) and Jesse (mandolin, rhythm and lead guitar, fiddle, lead and harmony vocals) started with piano lessons and played some rhythm guitar in elementary school, but became interested in bluegrass music in the summer of 2006. They both began with fiddle and quickly added mandolin, banjo, bass and most recently dobro to their repertoire.
Although their band began its life as a fun family activity, the Wintons now enjoy performing their engaging mix of gospel and traditional bluegrass music at venues throughout northern California. Cody and Jesse are now writing songs, two of which are featured on The Winton’s debut CD, “This World is Not My Home.”
