Overview
Dixie Witch is a Texas‑based stoner rock trio formed in 1999. The band is known for its heavy, groove‑oriented sound that draws on classic hard rock and metal influences.
Origin and Genre
- Origin: Texas, United States
- Genres: Stoner rock, hard rock
Years Active
1999 – present
Band Members
- Current:
- Trinidad Leal – drums, vocals
- Curt Christensen – bass, vocals
- J.T. Smith – guitar (joined 2009)
- Former:
- Clayton Mills – guitar (founding member, left 2009)
History
Dixie Witch was founded by guitarist Clayton Mills, drummer/vocalist Trinidad Leal, and bassist/vocalist Curt Christensen. Their self‑produced debut album, Into the Sun, was released on Brainticket Records in 2001. That summer, the group embarked on the “Southern Domination” U.S. tour alongside Alabama Thunderpussy and Suplecs.
In 2003 the band signed with Detroit‑based Small Stone Records. Their sophomore release, One Bird, Two Stones, produced by Jeff Pinkus, followed in the spring of that year. A third album, Smoke and Mirrors, produced by Joel Hamilton, arrived in 2006.
Dixie Witch became a regular act at the Emissions from the Monolith festival and performed at the Roadburn Festival in 2008. They have appeared at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference annually since 2001.
In 2009 guitarist Clayton Mills departed and was replaced by J.T. Smith. The band subsequently relocated its base to Austin, Texas, where they continue to record and tour.
Media Appearances
Songs by Dixie Witch have been featured in the video games NHL 2005 and Major League Baseball 2K7, as well as television programs such as Viva La Bam and The Mentalist.
Discography (selected)
- Into the Sun (2001) – Brainticket Records
- One Bird, Two Stones (2003) – Small Stone Records
- Smoke and Mirrors (2006) – Small Stone Records
References
Information compiled from publicly available encyclopedic sources, including the band's Wikipedia entry and related music databases.
