Bionic Buzz® got to cover South by Southwest® in Austin, TX. SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW® is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.
There we got to interview Winona Fighter before the Big Picture Media showcase at the Iron Bear. The Nashville based punk band Winona Fighter is breathing new life into the resurgent punk scene, and on a mission to create punk music that is accessible and accepting to all music lovers willing to listen. Coco’s (front woman of Winona Fighter) introduction to the Boston punk rock scene at an early age was the catalyst influence for her current sound and stage presence. Moving to Nashville gave her a task to expose all music lovers to the power of thrashable tunes. After recruiting lead guitarist Dan Fuson, they set off to do the scene Coco had left behind justice. Eventually the two of them added Austin Luther (bass/producer) to the family.
The band is recognized as an energized powerhouse during their live performances. Their shows are a space where all bullshit and ego is left at the door –everyoneis welcome, equal and needs to get on their fucking feet. In recent times, they have opened for the bands Incubus and Motion City Soundtrack, in addition to playing multiple sets at Bonnaroo 2023. Other recent performances include Is For Lover’s Festivals and Shiprocked 2024.
Tour Dates:
3/30 – New York, NY @ Knitting Factory – Baker Falls (headline show)
3/31 – Boston, MA @ The Rockwell (headline show)
4/3 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre
4/4 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
4/5 – Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live
4/6 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
4/7 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
4/9 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)
4/10 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
4/12 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues
4/13 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheatre
4/14 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
4/16 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
4/17 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
4/19 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
4/20 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
4/21 – Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre
4/23 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
4/24 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
4/26 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Union Events Center
4/27 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
4/29 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
4/30 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
5/1 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
5/3-5/5 – Atlanta, GA @ Shaky Knees Music Festival
9/29 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival
10/10-10/13 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival
Connect:
https://winonafighter.com/
https://www.facebook.com/winonafighter
https://www.instagram.com/winonafighter
https://twitter.com/winonafighter
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmJw0iV9J05v4MCSeW1ju4A
Interview & video by Steve Sievers of Bionic Buzz.