08/12/2026
✨ Meet the artist: Winyah
Winyah is more than a band name; it’s a hometown, a headspace, a heartbeat. Formed in 2023 and named after Winyah Bay – the coastal South Carolina landmark where four out of five members grew up – the group pulls their sound straight from the source: Humid nights, endless highways, and the push-and-pull of small-town life. Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Thomas Rowland, bassist Stephen Russell, keyboardist Robert Buffington Jr., lead guitarist Luke Gordon, and drummer Jacob “Jake” Riley all cut their teeth grinding weekends – independently touring far and wide, all the while juggling jobs, college classes, and long drives – each member committing to the vision long before there was a plan.
They call themselves a “live band first,” and it shows – not just in the sweat, swagger, and unfiltered honesty of their sets, but in the way every decision they make flows from that fiery spirit.
💿 Their next album called Right Here, Right Now releases on September 18! Hear them live at Celebrate Anderson on Sunday, September 6. Claim your FREE tickets at the 🔗 in bio.
