Album Notes

Mitch Winston has lived an examined and adventurous life. He is known throughout various circles for his experiences as an artist, a businessman, and a leader. Throughout his career, he has seriously pursued various eclectic ventures, such as rabbinical school, professional boxing promotion, real estate development, hosting a radio show, and running a successful record label and talent management company.

Mitch is now focusing a great deal of his efforts into writing and playing his own music. Since making this decision this year, Mitch Winston has opened up for music legends Marshall Crenshaw, Blue Oyster Cult, Richie Havens, and Jeff Healy (in Toronto). He has also recorded with guitar legend Vernon Reid (Living Color), bass virtuoso Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson), guitarist Dave Brown (Paul Simon), and drummer Dave Mattacks (Paul McCartney).

Mitch Winston recently finished this album, Civilized Hyenas, and it will be released later this summer. This album was recorded at West 80 Studios in New York City. It was produced and engineered by Jon Tomlinson, who also sang backup and played lead guitar and bass on the album. Mitch played guitar, harmonica and lead vocals. Deni Bonet (Cyndi Lauper) played beautiful violin on a few tracks, and David Butler's drumming and percussion kept everything smooth...

**In addition to his music, Mitch Winston is the founder of the Wave of Peace Foundation, Inc., a fully accredited 501(c)3 charitable foundation formed in 2001 that brings people together and raises funds for causes that have touched Mitch's heart. The charity is currently focusing 100% of its efforts towards finding creative ways to help combat terrorism and assist the innocent victims left in its wake.**

For more information, go to: www.MitchWinston.com