Watson was first formed in 2001 by high school friends Jon Gotreau and Brian Weber. Performing in local coffee shops and bars, the duo honed their songwriting skills while building a loyal Twin Cities fan base. With an open door philosophy for additional band members, several local musicians jammed with the duo until they found local drummer Brian Mondl (formerly of The Rakes). Permanently joining the fold in 2004, Mondl’s drumming added a new dimension to watson’s songs. The final piece of the puzzle fell into place when Adam Vander Poel joined the trio on bass and flushed out the sound that is now watson.
Aptly described as “modern classic rock,” watson blends their influences from legendary acts such as Eric Clapton, Tom Petty and The Who with their modern favorites Martin Sexton, Drive-by Truckers and Pearl Jam to create a new blend of crowd pleasing rock. With a catalog of solid original tunes, and a flair for random, quirky covers their sets are always fresh and unpredictable. You can catch the band at the Fine Line, Station 4, and the Uptown Bar amongst other venues.
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