3rdSide band bio
3rdSide was started in 2002 by founder/front man Derek Windle in Annapolis, MD, under the original name of High
Tide. After several years of writing and recording material, High Tide eventually dissolved due to different musical
directions within the band. From the ashes arose 3rdSide, and the beginning recordings of what was to become
The Sunroom Sessions. Derek spent a little over a year on his first project, writing, recording, engineering, and
mixing virtually everything himself (with the help of a few guest appearances), and in mid 2006 completed the
album. The Sunroom Sessions contained 13 original tracks that boasted a flavorful mix of acoustic and electric
sounds, underlining thought provoking lyrics and interwoven melodies.
Fresh off the heels of the newly recorded The Sunroom Sessions, 3rdSide moved to Nashville to see if Tennessee
was ready for an acoustically based rock/reggae band. It wasn't. The band was hardworking and won support from
new and old fans alike but unfortunately, things didn’t go as they had hoped. Eventually the remaining members
went their separate ways, and Derek went solo.
This is normally where the story ends, but it's actually where this one begins. 3rdSide has moved to Concord, New
Hampshire, and is in the process of rebuilding the band. Joining vocalist/guitarist Derek Windle is percussionist
Tom Maxfield, adding a dynamic mix of Djembe, rock drums, and other percussional instruments to the 3rdSide
sound. In summer 2008, Fred joined the band as bassist. With the launch of a new website, the recent release of
The Sunroom Sessions, plus the new material from Derek's next album, 3rdSide shows are quickly becoming 'talk
of the town'. Fans have expressed great enthusiasm for 3rdSide’s variety of sounds, songwriting talent and
exciting live shows, and right in the beauty of New Hampshire, the future of rock and roll is being made.
Step out and flip to the 3rdSide.
3rdSide was started in 2002 by founder/front man Derek Windle in Annapolis, MD, under the original name of High
Tide. After several years of writing and recording material, High Tide eventually dissolved due to different musical
directions within the band. From the ashes arose 3rdSide, and the beginning recordings of what was to become
The Sunroom Sessions. Derek spent a little over a year on his first project, writing, recording, engineering, and
mixing virtually everything himself (with the help of a few guest appearances), and in mid 2006 completed the
album. The Sunroom Sessions contained 13 original tracks that boasted a flavorful mix of acoustic and electric
sounds, underlining thought provoking lyrics and interwoven melodies.
Fresh off the heels of the newly recorded The Sunroom Sessions, 3rdSide moved to Nashville to see if Tennessee
was ready for an acoustically based rock/reggae band. It wasn't. The band was hardworking and won support from
new and old fans alike but unfortunately, things didn’t go as they had hoped. Eventually the remaining members
went their separate ways, and Derek went solo.
This is normally where the story ends, but it's actually where this one begins. 3rdSide has moved to Concord, New
Hampshire, and is in the process of rebuilding the band. Joining vocalist/guitarist Derek Windle is percussionist
Tom Maxfield, adding a dynamic mix of Djembe, rock drums, and other percussional instruments to the 3rdSide
sound. In summer 2008, Fred joined the band as bassist. With the launch of a new website, the recent release of
The Sunroom Sessions, plus the new material from Derek's next album, 3rdSide shows are quickly becoming 'talk
of the town'. Fans have expressed great enthusiasm for 3rdSide’s variety of sounds, songwriting talent and
exciting live shows, and right in the beauty of New Hampshire, the future of rock and roll is being made.
Step out and flip to the 3rdSide.
the official 3rdSide website
Band Member Info
Derek:
Name: Derek Windle
Alias: ~3~
Occupation: Musician; Owner/Operator of 3rdSide Productions
3rdSide: Voices, Strings, and Songs; Composer, Sound Engineer, Producer
Birthday: May 7
Place Of Birth: Hong Kong, B.C.C.
Hometown: None-Currently found in Concord, NH
Age Started Playing Music: 18
Instruments Played: Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Drums, Bass, some keyboard
Musical Influences: The Marleys, The Beatles, Michael Hedges, Alice In Chains
100% Self Taught
Additional Info:
First Instrument: Drum set I got when I was 6 or so
First Guitar: A student model Sears guitar that I butchered into a lefty. Sometimes the bridge pins would pop
out when I was playing, so I had to be especially careful not to catch a string in the eye
First Song Written: Black Monday
First Vocal Recording: A cover of Gun's and Roses' 'Patience'
First Music Ever Bought: The Gene Simmons face album on it-I was 6 or so i think
Last CD Bought: Welcome To Jamrock by Damian Marley
First Rock Concert: AC/DC For Those About To Rock
Equipment:
Dropped Step Guitar: Goodall Koa Grand Concert Cutaway LH
Alternate Tuned Guitar: Martin-HD28VR-LH
Travel Acoustic Guitar: Yamaha FG340
Electric Guitar: Fender Stratocaster with Seymour Duncan Pickups
Studio Electric Guitar: Fender Voodoo Strat
Stage Microphone: Sure Beta 87a
Recording Vocal Microphone: Neumann
Tom:
Name: Thomas Maxfield
Alias: Tommy, Maxwell, TC
Occupation: Percussionist
3rdSide: Rock Kit, Djembe, Vocals
Birthday: November 19
Place Of Birth: Concord, NH
Hometown: Concord, NH
Age Started Playing Music: 16
Instruments Played: Drums, Djembe, Percussional Instruments, Bass, Guitar
Musical Influences: John Bonham (Led Zepplin), Danny Carry (Tool), Jose Freeze (A Perfect Circle), Sean
Kinney (Alice In Chains), John Denzmore (Doors)
100% Self Taught
ADDITIONAL INFO:
First Instrument: Memphis Electric Guitar
First Drum Set: Tama Swingstar
First Music Ever Bought: Aerosmith 'Rocks' and Kiss 'Dressed to Kill'
Last CD Bought: Tool '10,000 Days'
First Rock Concert: Aerosmith at The Capitol Center in Concord, NH
Equipment:
Studio Drum Set: DW Collector Series, Tom Maxfield Signature Snare, Zildjian As and Ks cymbals
Road Kit: Tama Starclassic and Vintage Ludwig, Zildjian cymbals
Djembe: Remo Signature Series
Media Highlights
Interviewed for "Starving Artist", summer 2008
"Criminals" featured on 95.9's Tomorrow's Dreams show, April 6, 2008
Featured live in Annapolis on Backstage Pass, February 2006
Guest on Homegrown Hour, 2005
Derek:
Name: Derek Windle
Alias: ~3~
Occupation: Musician; Owner/Operator of 3rdSide Productions
3rdSide: Voices, Strings, and Songs; Composer, Sound Engineer, Producer
Birthday: May 7
Place Of Birth: Hong Kong, B.C.C.
Hometown: None-Currently found in Concord, NH
Age Started Playing Music: 18
Instruments Played: Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Drums, Bass, some keyboard
Musical Influences: The Marleys, The Beatles, Michael Hedges, Alice In Chains
100% Self Taught
Additional Info:
First Instrument: Drum set I got when I was 6 or so
First Guitar: A student model Sears guitar that I butchered into a lefty. Sometimes the bridge pins would pop
out when I was playing, so I had to be especially careful not to catch a string in the eye
First Song Written: Black Monday
First Vocal Recording: A cover of Gun's and Roses' 'Patience'
First Music Ever Bought: The Gene Simmons face album on it-I was 6 or so i think
Last CD Bought: Welcome To Jamrock by Damian Marley
First Rock Concert: AC/DC For Those About To Rock
Equipment:
Dropped Step Guitar: Goodall Koa Grand Concert Cutaway LH
Alternate Tuned Guitar: Martin-HD28VR-LH
Travel Acoustic Guitar: Yamaha FG340
Electric Guitar: Fender Stratocaster with Seymour Duncan Pickups
Studio Electric Guitar: Fender Voodoo Strat
Stage Microphone: Sure Beta 87a
Recording Vocal Microphone: Neumann
Tom:
Name: Thomas Maxfield
Alias: Tommy, Maxwell, TC
Occupation: Percussionist
3rdSide: Rock Kit, Djembe, Vocals
Birthday: November 19
Place Of Birth: Concord, NH
Hometown: Concord, NH
Age Started Playing Music: 16
Instruments Played: Drums, Djembe, Percussional Instruments, Bass, Guitar
Musical Influences: John Bonham (Led Zepplin), Danny Carry (Tool), Jose Freeze (A Perfect Circle), Sean
Kinney (Alice In Chains), John Denzmore (Doors)
100% Self Taught
ADDITIONAL INFO:
First Instrument: Memphis Electric Guitar
First Drum Set: Tama Swingstar
First Music Ever Bought: Aerosmith 'Rocks' and Kiss 'Dressed to Kill'
Last CD Bought: Tool '10,000 Days'
First Rock Concert: Aerosmith at The Capitol Center in Concord, NH
Equipment:
Studio Drum Set: DW Collector Series, Tom Maxfield Signature Snare, Zildjian As and Ks cymbals
Road Kit: Tama Starclassic and Vintage Ludwig, Zildjian cymbals
Djembe: Remo Signature Series
Media Highlights
Interviewed for "Starving Artist", summer 2008
"Criminals" featured on 95.9's Tomorrow's Dreams show, April 6, 2008
Featured live in Annapolis on Backstage Pass, February 2006
Guest on Homegrown Hour, 2005
