Jo Atkins - Vocals, Percussion, Drums; Tony Davies - Bass; Ben Grubb - Guitar, Alex McGinnes - Drums, Harmonica, Vocals; Al Shalliker - Vocals, Guitar.
Influences
Bob Dylan; Neil Young; Billie Holiday; Muddy Waters; The Band; Bill Withers; The Stone Roses; Crosby, Stills and Nash; David Stanley Irving Gregory; The Beatles; David Bowie; The Waterboys; Aswad; The Grateful Dead; Oasis; Ennio Morricone; The La's; Stiff Little Fingers; New Order; Gil Scott Heron; Van Morrison; Zakir Hussain; Bob Marley; Nkosanah Nick 'BomBazz' Ndaba; The Happy Mondays; Charlie Parker; Taj Mahal; Pink Floyd; Siouxsie And The Banshees, Joni Mitchell; Radiohead; The Charlatans; Robert Johnson.
Plymouth based band Watershed released their latest album 'The Eyes of Eli Wallach' in September 2006.
Watershed have a history dating back over 17 years. During this time there have been record deals, heartbreak, the sad loss of one time keyboard player Dave Gregory and a continued love of music and what it can bring. Playing self-styled music, the sound of the band has constantly evolved with time. The latest incarnation sees the bands space-rock/reggae sound of the mid nineties giving way to a more insightful musical approach and introspective song writing style.
The songs of Al Shalliker and powerful vocals of Jo Atkins are now coloured by the great guitar playing of Ben Grubb. Alex McGinnes (drums and harmonica) and Tony Davies (bass) complete this impressive line-up.
'The Eyes of Eli Wallach' also features bass playing from Mike Matheson of Mad Dog McRae on tracks 'Albert Einstein' and 'American Beauty'. Mike also adds some melodica to 'Nothing Moves Gently' and whistle to 'Coming Through In Colour'.
The new album is available at the price of only £5 plus postage and packing using the PayPal link available on this space.
Over the years Watershed have appeared with many bands including: The Levellers, Desmond Dekker and The Aces, Misty In Roots, Bad Manners and Geno Washington. Watershed have played extensively throughout the UK and gig highlights include performances at Glastonbury festival and the legendary Treworgy Tree Fair.
well lads may i say the hub was great !! still forgot to get new cd !
great to see y'all on new years too !! enjoyed the surfin in jo's (sorry jo!) al the best and when the fck u comin over to ireland??
Hoping you are blessed with a healthy, concious and successful 2007.
Jah guide and protect.
Blessed Love
Raspect to the memory of Mr James Brown
R.I.P.
Hiya Al hope all went well at the hub last friday, well done for doing your bit for children in need, was hoping you let me put an ad for my album up if you dont mind.
cheers christian
Nice tunes..... love the pics....frickin funny that...lol!
Well..... Mr. Sharpe has his very own little band now..... first gig at the wee little Hub...15th december....
Ahhh bless me eh....lol!
best of luck with the album / gigs .... shit if you guy's don't deserve it...who does eh? well apart from those hard working X factor peeps....ohhh yeah... so good... NOT!
