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“This debut album, Hard Echoes is a stellar, powerhouse collection of prog rock, underscored by Klinger's Tom Petty-esque vocals and killer guitar solos.”

— Marc Skulnick, Hamilton Magazine

Windchilfacter at The Pearl Company in Hamilton, November 28, 2018

Windchilfacter at The Pearl Company in Hamilton, November 28, 2018

Bio

Windchilfacter, an original rock band five decades in the making, is lead by Hamilton, Ontario based singer-songwriter, composer and guitarist, Frank Klinger. 

At six years of age, Frank had his first guitar lesson. He starting writing music in his early teens and now, almost 50 years after that first guitar lesson, with dozens of songs and instrumental compositions ready to record and play, he has formed Windchilfacter with Sean O'Grady (lead producer, drums, percussion), Joel Banks (producer, bass), Miles Evans (producer, keyboards, backup vocals) and Chris Ayries (backup vocals and backup vocal arranging). 

In September 2017, less than five months after the first rehearsal with Sean O'Grady and Joel Banks in Frank's basement studio, they recorded their first album, "Hard Echoes" at the world renowned Grant Avenue Studio in downtown Hamilton.  

In the late spring/summer of 2018, Windchilfacter went back into the studio and recorded their second album, City of Waterfalls. The band took their sound to another level with the addition of Miles Evans and Chris Ayries, so the next project was obvious to Frank. He went back to "Hard Echoes" and added Miles and Chris! "Hard Echoes-Remix" is now part of the Windchilfacter discography.

"Musical ideas are like butterflies floating around in my head; sometimes I pick one off and save it. Once I have a guitar in my hand, it doesn't take long to find a melody. I had no idea how talented these musicians are," said Klinger of his new bandmates. "When Sean pulled in Miles, the whole sound of the band went to another level. All these guys are intelligent and intuitive when it comes to music. The arrangement is their interpretation of the song." 

Windchilfacter's rock, pop and blues influences range from Led Zeppelin to The Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Alan Parsons, Elton John, Boston, Gordon Lightfoot, Carly Simon, Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana, The Who, and David Bowie. 

Over the past year, the band has been performing at well-established music venues in Hamilton as well as other cities in Southern Ontario and plan to release their third album later in 2019.

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Frank Klinger making his musical dreams come true with Windchilfacter by Kathryn Dunmore, Burlington Post

Dundas guitarist Frank Klinger does it for love of music by Mark Newman, Hamilton News

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Windchilfacter At The Zoetic Theatre

Windchilfacter At The Zoetic Theatre

Saturday, May 25, 2019 @ 8:00PMSat, May 25, 2019 @ 8:00PM

The Zoetic Theatre, 526 Concession St, Hamilton, Ontario

Windchilfacter live at The Zoetic Theatre! A Live Recording Session! Tickets $12 at the door(can be purchased by clicking the link below) OR a food donation to the Neighbour To Neighbour Centre. The Zoetic is a licensed venue. All ages.

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windchilfacter/miles from nowhere

windchilfacter/miles from nowhere

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 @ 8:00PMWed, Nov 28, 2018 @ 8:00PM

The Pearl Company, 16 Steven Street , Hamilton Ont L8L 5N3

Windchilfacter live at The Pearl Company! Cosponsored by Shawn And Ed's Brewery. This event will be recorded live! Special Guest Miles From Nowhere. $8pm(Doors open 730). $12(includes HST) at the door or purchase online on this website. Recieve a Free copy of the first Windchilfacter album Hard Echoes at the door.

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Sep19

windchilfacter

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 @ 9:00PMWed, Sep 19, 2018 @ 9:00PM

The Casbah, 306 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1B1, Hamilton, ON L8P 1B1

Windchilfacter Live!! 8pm. Cover charge $8(includes hst) Also includes a copy of the first CD, Hard Echoes,

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Jul20

windchilfacter/miles from nowhere/jackpine

Friday, July 20, 2018 @ 8:00PMFri, Jul 20, 2018 @ 8:00PM

The Corktown, 175 Young St., Hamilton, Ont. L8N 1V7

ALL ORIGINAL. ALL LOCAL. ALL NIGHT 3 local bands with windchilfacter headlining. Starts 8.30. $12 at the door(includes HST). With admission, get a free copy of Hard Echoes, the first CD by windchilfacter for Advance ticket purchases on this website are payable through paypal.

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Jun23

windchilfacter

Saturday, June 23, 2018 @ 8:00PMSat, Jun 23, 2018 @ 8:00PM

Coach And Lantern, 384 Wilson St E, Ancaster

Debut And CD Release party. No Cover. Limited space. Please see our Facebook event page and let us know if you'll be attending

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