Dean Winter and the Heat

Duval country band Dean Winter and the Heat perform from 1:15-2:30 p.m. at 1243 Boulevard. Read an interview with the band’s singer and chief songwriter, Dean Winter, here.

Jacksonville country band Dean Winter and the Heat surely inject a little existential angst into the jukebox. The four-piece band consists of Dean Winter on vocals and guitar, Jack Mock on pedal steel, bass guitarist-vocalist Jeremy Blanton and Ty Sullivan on drums and vocals. Since their inception, Dean Winter and the Heat have maintained a certain local presence, with regular gigs in area venues and festivals. Their debut release, the EP Pay Dirt, and a handful of singles have also made the band regular faves of Jacksonville Music Experience, including a 2022 live performance and interview for our series, Live on the JME Soundstage.–Daniel A. Brown for JME