Indie Spoonful announces Austin, Texas husband and wife duo The Watters as the 2

016 Indie Spoonful "Best Dose of Indie Music" Award winners. Their latest album,
'Great Unknown,' features a 9-piece band, including a full horn section.
Young schoolmates turned band-mates turned soul-mates, the duo have been playing
music together for eleven years and have collaborated on six albums, sharing an
authentic, amazing musical connection. Influenced by artists such as Fleetwood
Mac, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Dr. Dog, My Morning Jacket and The Beatles, The Watte
rs album 'Great Unknown' is soon to be known as - great.
The CD opens with the title track 'Great Unknown' which comes straight out of th
e gate with a wonderful groove on trumpet, sax and trombone. Jenna's voice enter
s, subdued and soulful, as she sings the killer first line, "You are pulsing in
my marrow." Her voice has a clarity of tone that is striking.
Combined with the lower register of Daniels voice, the duo capture an old-school
meets new school Americana-folk-rock-soul sound that is unique. The song's mess
age is about letting life unfold as every moment has it's time and place. The ch
orus has a fantastic, feel-good vibe. "The world as you know it is changing ever
y moment. Time can't be bought or sold. Every single soul, every creature every
stone has a place in this great unknown." The Watters know how to write the kind
of melodies and hooks that sink in and resonate.
Up next is "Realty" with Daniel taking the leads on vocals. The tune has a funky
, melodic guitar riff that nicely ties everything together. The Watters have a g
reat sense of rhythm that hints at 60's soul and jazz. Almost three minutes into
the song there's a sweet slide guitar solo.
The third track on the album, "Bad Dreams" is my favorite and Jenna shines. "Bad
Dreams" opens with a laid back 6/8 groove and a folk-violin solo that has a ric
h, vaguely Eastern phrasing that is gorgeous. "I twist and I turn holding the wa
ll. It's gonna fall. Building me up, breaking me down, down to the ground. Dream
s were forgotten and I'm walking in my sleep." Jenna's delivery is very moving.
The recording, production and mix on each cut are very well-done.
Another favorite track is "Ebb and Flow." Throughout the album, The Watters pres
ent lyrics that reflect and observe with insight and sincerity, making for a poi
gnant impact."The world has a way of giving and taking away. It's a game that we
play. The rules are changing everyday..." Their lyrics are not about fear of th
e unknown, but rather about letting go of control and finding beauty in life's u
ncertainties.
Sure to be a crowd favorite that will get folks swaying and smiling is the song
" Johnny Applesead" sung by Daniel and joined by Jenna on the chorus. This song
is completely infectious. The melody is fun and memorable and the guitar and hor
n solos, as always, are tasteful and spot on musically. "We roll all over the co
untry. Johnny Appleseed. Oh were fresh out of money. Hmmm, we got what we need,
yeah." You can't help but want to roll all over the county with them.
The last song on the album is "Bright Side." This mellow and beautiful song is a
soul-stopping shivers-up your arms kind of song. "There will always be a bright
side as we circle round the sun."
In 2015, The Watters left Nashville to relocate to Austin, Texas which took an e
normous leap of faith. The duo re-branded from a folk band called "The Oak Creek
Band" and changed their name to 'The Watters.' The results of this transition c
an be heard in 'Great Unknown' which presents the tried and true musicianship of
a couple who have played together since high-school.
Daniel and Jenna Watters have delivered an exceptional collections of songs with

guts and soul, meaning and message, and above all else great musicianship. With
'Great Unknown' The Watters prove what their fans have 'known' all along - that
their great songwriting and musicianship will always rise and grow whether they
are in Nashville, Denver, Austin or any other part of the country, because The
Watters have a universal appeal that they can take anywhere they want to go.
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