Shanti Wintergate facts for kids

Shanti Wintergate is a talented Canadian-American artist. She is a singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and author. Shanti has released several solo music albums. She has also performed at big events like the Vans Warped Tour.

In 2007, Shanti co-wrote a children's book called I Went for a Walk. This book won an award in 2014. She also works with other artists. Shanti is a founder of the children's music group Play Date.

Shanti Wintergate's Early Life

Shanti Wintergate was born in Hollywood, California. Her parents were both artists and musicians from Victoria, B.C.. She grew up in the mountains of Idaho.

Shanti went to the University of Victoria to study acting. She started writing songs and playing guitar when she was a teenager. She performed at local folk festivals. As a teen, she traveled through India, playing her own music. Later, she moved to Los Angeles.

Shanti's Music Career

First Albums and Acting Roles

Shanti Wintergate released her first solo album, This Moment, in 2003. This led to her performing at the Vans Warped Tour from 2006 to 2008. In 2007, some items related to Shanti were shown at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They were part of an exhibit about the Warped Tour.

She also went on tours in the United States and Europe. These included the Caballeros Akustika tour and the Vroom Vroom Vespa acoustic tour in 2010. She toured with other musicians like Kevin Seconds and Kepi Ghouli.

After a break, Shanti worked with Canadian producer Chris Wardman. They created the album Stranger Days in 2007. An acoustic version, Stranger Days Stripped, followed in 2008.

Shanti has also acted in TV shows. She appeared in CSI:NY. In that show, she played a roller derby girl.

Children's Book and Other Projects

I Went for a Walk is a children's book. Shanti Wintergate wrote it, and her husband Greg Attonito drew the pictures. It came out in 2007. The book received good reviews from critics.

In 2007, Shanti and Greg toured places like San Francisco. They read from the book and sang the words with a guitar. In 2011, they showed their art together in Seattle, Washington. They celebrated with a mix of their own songs and covers.

Shanti has worked on many projects since her solo albums. She was on Greg Attonito's album Natural Disaster in 2011. She also played guitar in "Magic Monday" recording sessions in Los Angeles.

In 2014, I Went for a Walk won the Creative Child's Preferred Choice Award. Shanti was also featured at the "It's Not Dead Festival" in 2015. This festival was for "punk rock authors."

Play Date Music Group

Shanti Wintergate and Greg Attonito toured the U.S. reading and singing their book. When they returned home, they decided to turn the book into a music album. This led to them forming Play Date. It is a children's music project.

Play Date released their first album, Imagination, in 2012. It received good reviews from NPR. The album won a Parents' Choice Award in 2014. In 2013, Play Date performed at the kids' stage at ACL Fest. They also played at Lollapalooza in 2014.

Awards for Shanti and Play Date

Shanti Wintergate and her band Play Date have won several awards:

• 2014: Creative Child Awards - I Went for a Walk (written by Shanti Wintergate) - Preferred Choice Award (Won)
• 2014: Creative Child Awards - Imagination (by Play Date) - Seal of Excellence Award (Won)
• 2014: Parent's Choice Awards - Imagination (by Play Date) - Parents' Choice Award (Won)

Shanti's Personal Life

Shanti Wintergate is married to Greg Attonito. He is the lead singer of the punk-rock band, The Bouncing Souls. Shanti and Greg often work together on music and art projects. As of 2010, Shanti has a home in Idaho.

Shanti Wintergate's Music

Solo Albums

• 2003: This Moment
• 2007: Stranger Days
• 2008: Stranger Days Stripped

Solo EPs (Extended Plays)

• 2009: Santa Baby EP
• 2010: Blue & Gold EP

Songs by Shanti Wintergate (Partial List)

• 2008: "Michel Gondry, I Want To Do Your Laundry"
• 2008: "Blizzard" (acoustic)
• 2011: "Love Today"
• 2012: "Jeepster" (as Greg and Shanti)

Music with Play Date

• 2012: Imagination
• 2015: We All Shine

Shanti Wintergate in Film and TV

Music Videos

Shanti Wintergate has directed some of her own music videos:

• 2003: "The Beauty"
• 201: "Michel Gondry, I Want To Do Your Laundry"
• 201: "I Went for a Walk" (Animation) (with Greg Attonito)
• 201: "Dance Like a Monster" (with Play Date)

TV Appearances

• 2003: Charmed (episode "Little Monsters") - Her song "The Beauty" was featured.
• Joan of Arcadia - Her song "The Beauty" was featured.
• 2005: CSI:NY (episode "Jamalot") - She played "Hallie on Wheels," a roller derby girl.