“Evan Watson (NYC via IN)–Richly-voiced—yes, you expect a much older, grisly entertainer, say even Joe Cocker or an echo of Eddie Vedder–with not-soon-forgotten hooks and choruses for some of the best, blusey love songs out there. He can hold his own with just a guitar, but has a wonderful backup band)” Refrain Magazine
 

Saturated in the blues, folk, and gospel traditions of America, 26 year-old Indiana native Evan Watson writes accessible songs that flirt with pop melody lines, but always deliver a heart-felt original execution. With cited influences like the Allman Brothers, Lowell George, Eric Clapton, The Band, Buddy Guy, and Ben Harper, Evan's live performance is riddled with soul, roots, and honesty. .

   
Evan moved to NYC in 2007 after graduating from college in Ohio to work with producer/songwriter Peter Zizzo. Within a year Evan entered a record deal and shortly after delivered his debut Album “A Town Called Blue.” In 2009, Evan assembled a New York based band and began touring throughout the country including Bonnaroo & 10K Lakes Music festivals. Slowly building credibility playing regularly at NYC clubs like The Bitter End, Arlene’s Grocery, Rockwood Music Hall, & The Bowery Electric, Evan became a staple act in the NYC music scene.
 
This past winter Evan signed with Wilspro Management (Kate Voegele, Joshua Radin) and AGI booking agency. This spring, Evan was selected to tour with Meatloaf as a solo opener (by Meatloaf). Meatloaf is currently recording Evan’s song “The Giving Tree” for his upcoming release “Hell in a Hand Basket.” This summer, Evan released his sophomore album, “South.” The entire “South” record was produced, arrangement, played, mixed, & mastered by Evan exclusively. Evan just wrapped up a 47 date national tour as the solo opener for the summer Heart/Def Leppard tour. Evan is a D’Addario, Cactus Amp Works, and Gibson Guitars artist.

An extensive Backstage interview with Evan Watson is currently the featured video at www.bluesrockreview.com