I Am WinkleSURF SIX now featured in Music Connection Magazine!Since its release, the instrumental surf-rock EP Surf Six, by I Am Winkle’s alter-ego surf band Into the Soup, has garnered airplay at several radio stations and internet outlets, including most recently in California and New Orleans, on a nationally syndicated radio show, on the web’s #1 surf music station and even in Kyiv, Ukraine. And we’re very proud to share this positive review of the EP in the April 2023 issue of the venerable Music Connection Magazine:
Play Surf Six on all of the major streaming services and download your own copy from Bandcamp, via the Rosemill Music page (Grab Surf Six here). And be sure to look for a new single from Into the Soup later this summer! Latest Audio RecordingsSleepy Boy performed by Two for Tea
The talented duo, Two for Tea consisting of Matt Asti and Madelyn Dundon perform Sleepy Boy. Now available on Bandcamp. Chester County Suite by I Am Winkle
Four-song instrumental suite that pays tribute to my wonderful home county, Chester County, PA. Those familiar with the area should recognize the individual song titles as being associated with the county. Now available on Bandcamp. Recording Magazine review by Marty Peters. “This is a fantastic group effort that harkens back to the legendary sounds of the late 60’s group The Electric Flag. The band has achieved a roomy, open sound on the recording thanks to judicious panning and frequency control…. The star of the show is Tony’s fantastic electric lead guitar. Killer tone, and what a performance! In our decades at the helm of this column, we’ve rarely heard a better pure blues combination.” ~ Read the whole review. |
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"When you think you heard it all, what do you do, NAIL ANOTHER ONE...great work...i am now officially running for President of your fan club... Glad Winkle woke up...keep them coming." ~ Ronald Wilds
Latest Video
Glow by Lianne Kaye - Production Remix 2023 with I Am Winkle
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Who Is "I Am Winkle?"I Am Winkle, aka Mark Minassian, is a longtime Philadelphia-area musician and songwriter who strives not to be pigeon-holed into any one particular style or genre. Through the years, he has recorded rock, retro-pop, blues, folk, contemporary bluegrass, singer-songwriter and instrumental surf music, much of which is featured on this website. His musical journey began in the 1970s and continued into the 1980’s before he sold off most of his equipment, returned to school and then entered the corporate world. A successful career as a Technical Applications Manager for a small technology company allowed for an early retirement, which now gives him the time to reengage in his songwriting and recording. His nearly 30-year hiatus from performing, mimicking the lengthy sleep of Washington Irving’s character Rip Van Winkle, inspired his current nom du jour, I Am Winkle.
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Discography
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Mark Ian Band
■ You Can't Let Go 1979 ■ You Make Me Feel 1977 ■ My Number Has Arrived 1977 ■ Lay Your Cards On theTable 1976 ■ Class Of 65 1975 ■ Love Again At All 1975 ■ Of Kings and Queens 1971 Mark Ian Band Recordings
"Debut On Q" Radio Show ■ Fallen Angels 1976 ■ Love Again At All 1976 ■ Now That You Know It 1976 |
