49 Winchester Reflect on Decade-Plus Career and Evolution Ahead of New Album 'Change of Plans'
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Joseph Hudak
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Summary
49 Winchester, a Virginia-based country-rock band, reflect on their decade-plus career and evolution following their biggest European show at London's Roundhouse. The article covers their rise from small-town beginnings in Castlewood, Virginia, to international touring, and previews their upcoming album 'Change of Plans' (due April 2025). The band discusses their musical growth, the departure of original members, and their willingness to experiment—including a cover of Black Sabbath's "The Wizard." Frontman Isaac Gibson emphasizes the band's deep connection to their hometown and the number 49 (their area code), which symbolizes their roots and identity.
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'We've always been a band that's willing to take risks. We're not afraid to try new things and see where they take us.' — Isaac Gibson
'This was the biggest night of the group's decade-plus career.' — Article on the London Roundhouse show
'We're from a small town, and we've always been proud of that. It's shaped who we are as a band.' — Isaac Gibson
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