Founded by singer songwriters Jim Burgdorf and John Hardin (a descendant of the infamous southern outlaw John Wesley Hardin). The Blackwater Prophets draw from a unique background of classical, industrial, blues, country, punk, rock and southern Appalachian murder ballads. The project centers around the deconstruction of music to an intimate and solely artistic level. Relying on rudimentary acoustic groundwork, the tasteful use of technology and years on the road.
John Hardin’s prior endeavors include over ten years as founding member of the industrial project Saint Famine Society. They have spent over a decade supporting national and international artists, touring the states solo and performing with many bands associated with Invisible Records (including members of Pigface). He also received coverage on all three major television networks due to his protest of a proposed concert rating system in Charlotte NC, and with some support from the Dead Kennedy’s Jello Biafria among other artists, the movement he spearheaded succeeded in overturning the system before it was put in place.
In August of 2006 Jim Burgdorf passed away and left an indelible imprint on the now solo effort. His resonator guitar work can be heard on two tracks of the debut release. While all instruments except drums are recorded by Hardin in the studio, live performances feature established and respected musicians. Jeff Rowe was a part of the early NYC punk and electronic scene, is owner and engineer of Buzz Cut Studio and plays bass with punk/power pop band Paperboy. Fred Hensley is the fulltime drummer for alternative metal band Mindshapefist. He has toured as a member of Saint Famine Society and provided all the drums for the Blackwater Prophets studio recordings.
While not performing with The Black Water Prophets or Saint Famine Society, Hardin continues to work as a roadie in the music industry and has toured with many acclaimed artists on the arena and theatre concert circuit.
happy holidays!! from me and the turtle..and the little guy...there would be a lot less pollution this way but a lot more turtle shit...so I suppose it is all a trade off :) hope to see you and your posse in jan..
new song up you may enjoy...hooded lady .....a little different than my usual...hope you are well. I am hoping to get to asheville in november and see everybody..so I may take you up on meeting for a drinK :) I would like to....
I would love to see a live show!! I am glad you are doing well and are being well received..as you should be! congrats on your european dates...will be in touch...Doll Imago
Thanks for waxing me nostalgic, had a finger lickin good time. Love the black water site (why didnt I think of that? Makes sense.) The tunes are worthy of praise, keep it up and dont forget me on the next Hinson show! :) K. or is it Zing? ! ! ! ! ! !
sounds great.. Got a Nick Cave thing going on the too.. You go dark while I go jazz/pop!!! We were both there at the beginning. You influenced me greatly by introducing me to some great bands. I am forever greatful!!
