The Winery Dogs drummer Mike Portnoy recently spoke with GigsAndFestivals.com and discussed the band's new album, Hot Streak. He also talked about David Bowie passing and the possibility of reuniting with Dream Theater at some point. An excerpt from the interview is available below.

On David Bowie: "For some reason, it hit me really hard. I remember I was on stage in San Francisco with Metal Allegiance when the news came. It was during the middle of the show, and my drum tech showed me the news on his phone. It was shocking, but it was the next day when I was flying home, when it really hit home. I remember being on the plane and the song ‘Lady Stardust’ came on, and I just broke down crying. I had to literally get up and go into the bathroom; I was just crying so hard. I hadn’t cried openly for an artist passing away – I can’t think of the last time, maybe John Lennon. So it really, really for some reason, struck a nerve with me."

On Dream Theater: "Jordan Rudess and John Petrucci, we’ve stayed in touch. I’ve never closed the door on doing something with them. It’s not like I’m waiting for it; it’s not like I’m planning it, it’s not like it’s in my career plan, but certainly if the invitation, or if the opportunity arose, I would surely welcome it. It’s just because, you know, I don’t hold grudges, and I like to have an open heart and always cherish the people in my life and in my past. That was twenty-five years of my life."

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The Winery Dogs kicked off the 2016 world tour in support of their new album, Hot Streak, on January 29th in Cologne, Germany. Portnoy has posted the updated schedule, which can be viewed below.

February 
12 - Rome, Italy - Crossroads 
13 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
15 - Munich, Germany - Backstage Halle
16 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Majestic Music Club
17 - Budapest, Hungary - Barba Negra
19 - Olomouc, Czech Republic - U Klub
20 - Warsaw, Poland - Progresja
21 - Berlin, Germany - Bi Nuu
22 - Hamburg, Germany - Knust
24 - Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser Strand
25 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Sticky Fingers

April 
15 - Osaka, Japan - Zepp Namba
17 - Hiroshima, Japan - Blue Live
18 - Nagoya, Japan - Bottom Line
20 - Tokyo, Japan - Dome City Hall
21 - Tokyo, Japan - Hitomi Kinen Kodo

May 
14 - Brasilia, Brazil - tba
15 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil - Music Hall
17 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Teatro Rival
18 - São Paulo, Brazil - Carioca Club
20 - Curitiba, Brazil - Music Hall
21 - Londrina, Brazil - Land Of King Festival 
24 - Paraguay - tba
27 - Santiago, Chile - tba
28 - Bueno Aires, Argentina - tba
31 - Mexico City, Mexico - Plaza Condesa

June 
2 - Guadalajara, Mexico - C3 Stage
3 - Monterrey, Mexico - Cafe Iguana

While on the road in the US, The Winery Dogs stopped by the New York's Q104.3 studios. In the clip below the guys talk about camping with fans, performing on cruise ships, and the writing process behind, "Oblivion," the single off the new album, Hot Streak. They also perform an acoustic version of the song, "Fire”.