The three members of WINDS OF NEPTUNE have all been in bands together, but never the same band, and never at the same time. With classic ‘70s rock in their hearts, the Detroit three-piece realize their self-titled debut for Small Stone Records after years of preparation across this tumultuous half-decade.
Indeed, it was pandemic restlessness and perhaps escapism that propelled Flogging Molly drummer Mike Alonso, guitarist Kevin Roberts (The Meatmen) and bassist/ vocalist Ross Westerbur (500 Ft. of Pipe, many others) to start jamming Free and Jethro Tull covers in the basement during lockdown, and the years since have seen the advent of Winds Of Neptune as an ongoing project.
And yes, each member of the band has been previously involved in projects with each of the other two members. Kevin and Ross were together in the heavy psych/blues band Bluesong, Kevin and Mike in the old-school thrash metal project Mykronian, and Ross and Mike in the MC5-inspired stoner trio Aquarius Void. You will be quizzed on this later.
The name Winds Of Neptune comes from the final unreleased Bluesong instrumental, connecting the threads. With their foundation in songwriting, the chops to live up to their influences in the likes of UFO, Budgie and Captain Beyond, and the will to get out and do the thing live, what started as a way to stay sane in dark times has turned out to be the end game of years of shuffling through projects. Welcome Winds Of Neptune.
For fans of: Cactus, Foghat, Soundgarden, Five Horse Johnson, La Chinga, Free Ride, and Luna Sol.
"The band play a great style of Heavy Psychedelic Stoner Rock that’s merged with huge elements of Classic Hard Rock, Space Rock, Blues Rock and Grunge. Imagine THIN LIZZY playing modern day Stoner Rock but still allowing their dominant Classic Hard Rock to shine through and that’s what you get with Winds Of Neptune stunning debut album."
"The vintage sound is so satisfying and nostalgic, performed expertly. Winds Of Neptune are flawless but not robotic. They have such great song writing skills that transforms each track into its own unique ensemble."
"Winds of Neptune deliver riff-heavy, hard-driving, blues-drenched Detroit rock that feels both nostalgic and alive. This is the kind of record you didn’t know you needed until it hits."
"On this eight-track bruiser, Winds of Neptune do their Detroit roots proud with their heavy riffs, bluesy thunder and relentless groove."
Social / Streaming
Shows
- August 14 2021 — Lager House — Detroit, MI
- February 19 2022 — Bowlero Lanes & Lounge — Royal Oak, MI
- April 09 2022 — Bowlero Lanes & Lounge — Royal Oak, MI
- May 21 2022 — Outer Limits Lounge — Detroit, MI
- December 02 2022 — Lager House — Detroit, MI
- December 30 2022 — Small's — Hamtramck, MI
- January 13 2023 — Bowlero Lanes & Lounge — Royal Oak, MI
- April 29 2023 — Small's — Hamtramck, MI
- October 20 2023 — Bowlero Lanes & Lounge — Royal Oak, MI (with Dusty Rose Gang)
- November 25 2023 — Small's — Hamtramck, MI
- December 30 2023 — Outer Limits Lounge — Detroit, MI
- February 10 2024 — Lager House — Detroit, MI
- April 19 2024 — Ziggy's — Ypsilanti, MI
- May 25 2024 — The Blind Pig — Ann Arbor, MI
- June 22 2024 — Cadieux Cafe — Detroit, MI
- November 16 2024 — Cadieux Cafe — Detroit, MI (with The Muggs)
- November 23 2024 — Bowlero Lanes & Lounge — Royal Oak, MI
- December 14 2024 — Sanctuary Detroit — Hamtramck, MI (with Easy Action, Against The Grain)
- April 05 2025 — Bowlero Lanes & Lounge — Royal Oak, MI
- May 03 2025 — Cadieux Cafe — Detroit, MI
- May 27 2025 — Sanctuary Detroit — Hamtramck, MI (with Early Moods)
- May 31 2025 — Small's — Hamtramck, MI
- July 11 2025 — Small's — Hamtramck, MI
- July 19 2025 — Bowlero Lanes & Lounge — Royal Oak, MI
- August 29 2025 — The Old Miami — Detroit, MI
- August 30 2025 — Hamtramck Labor Day Festival — Hamtramck, MI
- October 03 2025 — Outer Limits Lounge — Detroit, MI
- October 11 2025 — Ogma Brewing Co. (4-year anniversary party) — Jackson, MI
- November 29 2025 — Small's — Hamtramck, MI (with Dusty Rose Gang)
- December 27 2025 — Bowlero Lanes & Lounge — Royal Oak, MI
- January 16 2026 — Small's (27-year anniversary party) — Hamtramck, MI (with Against The Grain)
- February 27 2026 — Outer Limits Lounge — Detroit, MI
- March 07 2026 — Small's (Hamtramck Blowout festival) — Hamtramck, MI
- March 27 2026 — Bowlero Lanes & Lounge — Royal Oak, MI
- April 10 2026 — Sanctuary Detroit — Hamtramck, MI (with Temple Of Void)
- April 25 2026 — The Old Miami — Detroit, MI (with The Muggs)
- May 30 2026 — Albion Malleable Brewing Company (6-year anniversary party) — Albion, MI (with Bask)
- June 27 2026 — Bowlero Lanes & Lounge — Royal Oak, MI
- August 28 2026 — The Blind Pig (Fuzz Fest festival) — Ann Arbor, MI
- September 5 2026 — Cadieux Cafe (Mussel Beach Labor Day festival) — Detroit, MI (with The Muggs)
- September 12 2026 — The Old Miami (Dally In The Alley after-party) — Detroit, MI
- September 25 2026 — Bowlero Lanes & Lounge — Royal Oak, MI
- October 11 2026 — Emissions from the Monolith 10 — Youngstown, OH
- January TBD 2027 — Planet Desert Rock Weekend — Las Vegas, NV
Resources
- Photos: winds-of-neptune-epk-photos-1.0.zip
- Stage plot: winds-of-neptune-stage-plot-1.1.pdf
Booking & Inquiries
Email: info@windsofneptune.com