On the Water is Fletcher T. VanVliet.
On stage I am often joined by my good friends Stephen Landis on the violin. Dan Martino on accordion, assorted percussion and lots of hollerin. Robin Carine on guitar, harmonies and the snare drum. Barrett Lindgren on his Banjo and singin.
Influences
My family, most especially my sister. All of my friends. Everyone who has helped me, tested me, changed me. Philadelphia. Tommy Mutation. Adam Fergurson. Micah Edwards. Melissa Coutts. Herman Hesse. Joshua Pannepacker. Anne West. James Thorson. Emily Ackerman. Neil Young. Michael Wyman. Stephanie Ricci. Stephen Landis. Denise Enck. Philip K. Dick. Ernest Hemingway. Chernobylites. Frank Herbert. Serena Miller. October Christian. George Romero. Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Terry Gilliam.
Brothers & Sisters,
I am an optimist, I love the way everything changes and shifts, I love the way living things grow and thrive. I love West Philadelphia and my fellow man. I am quite blessed to play with Da Comrade! And If I haven't already, I'll be happy to make your acquaintance.
Cheers,
Fletcher VanVliet
For booking or this and that, fletchervv@hushmail.com
fletcher, youre awesome. sorry i couldnt stay for your whole set, the firs two songs were excellent haha. i went climbing with stanton so we had to catch the last train : / i shall see you again soon though.
