BlackWater Country

Angela - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Keetar

Originally from central Illinois, I have shared the stage with national artists including Joe Diffie, Lady A, Parmalee, Cole Deggs, Roy Clark, Van Zant, Neil McCoy, Rhett Akin, David Allan Coe, and many others!  I started performing at the age of 12 at venues all over the Midwest and continued my music career through Tennessee and South Florida.  I have had a passion for country music and love to write music in my spare time. 

Michael  -  Vocals, Guitars, Piano, Keys, and Sax
From Spokane, WA. I have been performing live since the age of 12 in Classic Rock, Hard Rock, 80s Hair Metal, and Tribute acts to Journey, Bon Jovi, White Snake, Alice in Chains, Queensryche, and Motley Crue!  20 of these years spent on every stage and major Casino in Las Vegas, NV.  Performing over 1200 shows alone as the Anchor band of Fremont St. Las Vegas, with my group called "Arena". During that time, opening for almost every major National act that toured through Las Vegas since 2000!  I proudly play: Charvel, Jackson, Harley Benton and Breedlove Guitars. Headrush, Digitech, Peavey, Roland Keyboards, Shure, Hercules stands, Protec Bags, SKB, Ultimate stands, and L.R. Bags Acoustic pedals.

Dakodah - Lead Guitar/Slide Guitar
While I'm originally from the eastern Appalachian region of Kentucky, I've started a family here in the Walnut Hill, FL area a few years back. 
I'm a self taught, part time guitar player (approx. 6 years), full-time dad and full-time company man with an affinity for great rhythm sections and unique melodies across a variety of genres. My ears usually lean toward country, southern rock, funk, bluegrass and rock/blues and I aim to provide the audience with a fun time & genuine musicianship. 
While I do enjoy the creative process of writing music, I find that learning to truly capture the feel, tone and techniques of the great full-time musicians via cover songs is a rewarding challenge. Much of my musical influence is based on the areas I've called home in the past such as Appalachia, Central Florida, San Antonio/Austin TX area and finally the Florida panhandle. 
Some of my primary influences include the guitar work of Brent Mason, Brad Paisley, Greg Koch, Roy Nichols (Merle Haggard), Laur Joamets (Sturgill Simpson), Ed King & Gary Rossington (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Toy Caldwell (Marshall Tucker Band), Dickey Betts & Duane Allman (Allman Brothers), Leo Nocentelli (The Meters), Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), Rick Vito (Bob Seger), Mike Campbell (Tom Petty), etc. 
Guitars: Fender Custom Shop Strat, 2 custom built Telecasters, 1 custom built Strat, Gibson Les Paul Standard and Taylor acoustics. 
Amps: Carr Super Bee and a Quilter Superblock U.S. w/ 1x12 Mojotone Cab. 

James - Bass Guitar
As a native of Pensacola, I have a 29-year tenure playing all over the Gulf Coast to include Spring Fest (1997), Bay Fest (1998), and Jazz Fest (1999) to name a few. A graduate of Pensacola High School, I also played guitar in the Pensacola High School Jazz Ensemble under the direction of John Webb. I also have a background in recording and sound engineering from OWCC under the direction of Chuck Walthall. After a work incident claimed the tip of my index finger, I switched gears from playing guitar to bass. I strive to be a musician’s musician, playing for the trained ears in the crowd. Although original music always holds a place in my heart, playing covers has taught me to not just focus on notes and progressions, but the sounds and feelings that the original bassist was trying to convey. Its also taught me the importance of carving out my own sounds to stand out from the rest. When I’m not on stage, you can likely find me with bass in hand, perfecting my craft. Influences include John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), Fran Sheehan (Boston), Robert DeLeo (STP), John Entwistle (The Who), and Tim Commerford (RATM). Current equipment includes three 5-string bass guitars; Ibanez SR605E and SR205, and a Schecter CV-5, Ampeg SVT-810E cabinet, Ampeg SVT-4PRO head, Zoom B1 four effects pedal, and an MXL A55 Kicker microphone to mic bass cabinet. 

Peter - Vocals, Fiddle, Guitar
Born in New Jersey, I played Guitar and Fiddle in bands through my early 20's, until opportunity called with touring Country act, "Whiskey River", out of Moose Lake Minnesota. I spent the next 20 yrs playing every major Honky-tonk from New York to California, 300+ shows a year! I then relocated to Florida where I spend my days playing with top draw acts all over the South, including many venues on Broadway St. in Nashville with the Robert Abernathy Band and an Alabama Tribute band out of Birmingham. I uses - Fishman amps and L.R. Bags gear.

Mark - Percussion and Vocals
I have over 49 years world-wide experience playing drums and singing lead/backng vocals.  I have opened for such acts as Survivor, Kix, Shenandoah and Little Texas.  I am well versed in audio technologies, and electronic repair.  I am a big supporter of Pearl, Zildjian, Sennheiser, Behringer, Mackie, Bose, Aqua cymbals and Snare Skirt sound enforcement panels.