Things just get heavier and heavier in Scott ‘Wino’ Weinrich’s career and his short-lived classic band The Hidden Hand is no exception. Formed in 2002 and already disbanded in 2007, the trio featured Wino, Bruce Falkinburg on bass/songwriting/vocals, and drummer Dave Hennessy.
If The Obsessed, St. Vitus, Shrinebuilder, Probot, and Spirit Caravan aren’t enough to bring Wino's CV to legendary status, stop reading now.
Liner Notes from Wino: "When I returned from California after The Obsessed Columbia record deal fell apart, I didn't have any gear at all. After we put together (SHINE) which became Spirit Caravan, I was hustling to put a guitar rig together. I discovered Atomic Music, a super cool store in Maryland that encouraged trades and had a lot of cool stuff. We had met another guy, Sonny, who befriended us and introduced me to his friend, Bruce Falkinburg, and Phase recording studio. Bruce was a very interesting and hyper-intelligent guy, specializing in recording rock music. We decided to diversify our recording process and parted ways with my old friend Chris Kozlowski and PolarBearLair studios. I hired Bruce to record the version of "Darkness and Longing," our song on the Sixty Watt Shaman - Spirit Caravan split single. We liked what he did, so we decided to record more with Bruce at Phase, including the last SC single, "So Mortal Be/ Undone Mind," and three tracks eventually released on The Last Embrace.
Bruce and I formed a band after things fell apart with Spirit Caravan. Out of a list of possible band names, Bruce's idea, The Hidden Hand, seemed to resonate the most. Once Bruce recruited Dave Hennessy to play drums, it was ON. Over the next couple of years and a couple of different drummers, The Hidden Hand recorded one single, one split EP, one compilation song, and three full-length albums. Working with everyone in The Hidden Hand realm enriched my life greatly.
Bruce’s enthusiasm, knowledge, creativity, intellect, and musical abilities remain an inspiration to me. Special thanks to all who helped keep this music alive!"
