The Beatles..... Jeff Buckley..... Dave Mathews..... Stevie Wonder..... Prince..... Ryan Adams..... Simon & Garfunkel..... Tom Waits..... Ray Charles..... Tenacious-D ..... Crowded House..... plus a wide range of other inspirational songwriters & musicians
Sounds Like
Rocwater glides gracefully across the many styles of their repetoire.....at any one moment, in any one of their songs, you may catch glimpses of Paul Simon, Johnny Cash, Gomez, The Beatles, Dave Mathews, The Kings Of Convenience, Tenacious D, Jack Johnson, Ryan Adams, Tom Waits, Jeff Buckley, The Beautiful Girls, Mason Jennings... but then again, Rocwater’s sound so is fresh and original that they really only sound like themselves, have a listen and make up your own mind.
"Following on from Missy Higgins and The Waifs, Rocwater - the next big ABC discovery!"
.............................................................................Scott Levi ABC Central Coast
"Rocwater, the next Big Big act to explode on the Australian Music Scene. The songs on their ep Happy at Home are so dangerously addictive and catchy - you can’t stop singing them - they stick to the roof of your mouth like peanut butter."
.............................................................................Brian Lizotte
"Rocwater’s ep has been on my mind since I first heard it.
A relaxed but confident debut; Duane Marnell’s appealing vocals, the uncluttered arrangememnts and the use of trumpet and harp add to it’s inventiveness.
Rocwater is one of my happy discoveries of 2006."
.............................................................................Jaslyn Hall May 2006
- Limelight Magazine
Recorded in the mud-brick hut on Kincumba mountain...and mixed on the other side of the valley at The Grove in Somersby, this is true home brew!
with bits o’ soul, funk, & country seeping through their folk-rock sensibilities....and a magic touch for melody....their new self-titled CD, released through MGM/Green, is 14 tracks that’ll make you sing, dance and cry.
If u like the sounds of.......The Band, Crowded House, Gomez, The Beatles, Ryan Adams, Jeff Buckley, Pete Murray, John Mayer, Paul Simon & Jack Johnson...then u will love the sounds that are uniquely Rocwater.
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ROCWATER IN THE STUDIO, KINCUMBA MOUNTAIN, MARCH 2007
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Hey Guys !! Trying hard to make arrangements to come down and see you all play at Laycock St.. Spreading the word up here ,everyone's going to love it once they've heard it !!! all the best, say hi to Duane for me ;)!! xx
Hi Rocwater.I was lucky enough to come and see you play on saturday at the Woodport. As usual you all Rock!The sound at that venue was really bad though. At first I thought maybe it was just my ears,but I asked the people who were standing next to me and they agreed.I even risked my life and approached the sound people to let them know,but was met with a hostile reception.I just know how good it should sound.The only band the sound seemed good for was the band with the cello and violin,the other people agreed too.One guy next to me who works in the technical dept at SBS,said what polished musicians you are and just tried to ignore the sound problems.I told them both when you will be playing on the coast next,and they wanted to see a whole show. So some more fans! I still play your cd heaps,you're my favourite central coast band,and cant wait to see you all play again soon. xoxoAlison
Sunday 19th Oct 2008 Reverb Coastal Music Festival 08- Kantara House What a great way to spend a day relaxing with friends and family, taking in the change of season, and basking in the Springtime afternoon sun. See you there....
Ah good to hear it then. Glad you got to play without being electricuted lol. I woulda bailed on the gig and play in the mud lol. Cant wait to come to your next coast gig!! Many hugs xox
Hey guys, howd you go at coastfest? I was super sick and couldnt go, kinda glad i didnt but? did the show go on? It was that rainy and cold my rabbit froze to death (literally) outside so i dont know how yous went but all sympathy for you's. If the show went on, hope it rocked for yous and hope to see you at your next coast gig. Much luv, CJ :)
lol, no, no. Just checked up there is a coaster fest and coastfest. Gotta work that weekend but i shall see what i can do. How do i get tix and book camping and stuff? Luv, the CJ :)
wow! you guys are busy busy busy!! I have tickets to coasterfest but im pretty sure its on the 20th sept? Please tell me there's not 2 of them and im not gunna be at the one where uz are playin? Would make the night awesome! Annnnd if yous are playin at the one that i am can i put in a special request?? Girl that i'm thinkin of? For CJ? Perdy please? lol Lemmie know which date it is. Keep Rockin fellas xoxoxox
Hey guys! When is your next gig on the coast? we went to the gig at the ennie leagues, was dissapointed when yous finished :( best part of the night!! xoxox CJ :)
The amazing Australia dive Gail Page with legendary guitarist Mal Eastick and the most awesome band supported by absolutely gorgeous duet Microwave Jenny!!
Hope the tour goes great,too bad i cant come and see you play at the Entrance Leagues on the 25th july,as I have to work that night.have a good gig,I'll be there in spirit.
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