John Roderick
Vocals, guitar, piano/keyboard; songwriter.
John is the founder of the band, in fact it can be said that John is the band. Along the way he has played with a range of people, but John Roderick solo is as much The Long Winters as is a full stage with horn players, gogo dancers and roadies prepping the tambourine.
Former bands
Harvey Danger: keyboards on tour in 2000
Western State Hurricanes: vocals, guitar; 1997-1999.
Bun Family Players: vocals, guitar; 1995-1997
Eric Corson
Bass, backing vox.
Eric was present from the second Long Winters show, and has been part of the band ever since, a record breaking feat which only occasionally shows, when he grows a beard. After Sean left the band, he took over backing vocals - although he leaves the banter mostly to John.
Nabil Ayers
Drums.
Joined the band in August 2005. Besides adding greatly to the band's track record on glasses and chops, he also is co-owner of the Sonic Boom record stores and puts out records on his Control Group record label.
Nabil became label manager for 4AD Records which probably doesn't combine too well with touring with The Long Winters, but until further notice we'll keep him listed.
Jonathan Rothman
Keyboard, guitar, backing vox.
Joined the band Spring 2006. The newest addition to the band, Jonathan is so versatile, he even plays the kazoo and does it well. But what do you expect from someone who once played in a rock opera based on Hemingway's Farewell to Arms.