Thomas Wynn & the Believers

Thomas Wynn & the Believers

Thomas Wynn & the Believers is a six-piece band from Orlando, United States, active since 2009. It is a sibling-led group built around Thomas Wynn and his sister Olivia, with Thomas on vocals and Olivia contributing harmonies and vocal responses. The band also performs as a duo under the name Sibling Sessions, presenting an unplugged version of its Southern-flavoured soul material.

Style and background

The group plays a blend of Southern rock, soul and R&B, with gospel and classic rock influences also present in its sound. Its music is described as combining gritty rock with uplifting soul, and the band is associated with a strong live reputation. The members are from a musical family: their father, Tom Wynn, was the original drummer of Cowboy in the 1970s, and his connection to Capricorn Studio-era Southern rock is part of the family background that shapes the band’s songwriting and musical interests. Faith and church worship ministry also form part of that upbringing.

Releases

The band’s debut album, The Reason, appears in 2009. A later self-produced album, Brothers and Sisters, follows, with the group presenting it as a more direct reflection of the intensity of its live performances. Individual studio performances mentioned include I Don’t Regret and Counting My Days.

Recognition and performance

Thomas Wynn & the Believers earns repeated local recognition in Orlando, including being voted number one best rock band by Orlando Weekly for three consecutive years and being named by the Tampa Tribune as one of the top five bands to watch in 2011. The group also receives an OMNi for best live act in 2011. Its live shows are a major part of its identity, with performances noted at festivals, venues, and on tours in the South and Northeast. The band is also described as a Gibson-sponsored act.

Related acts

The group develops from The Wynn Brothers Band, active from 2005 to 2008, which leads into the formation of Thomas Wynn & the Believers.