SA pop-rock band Watershed are heading to Gqeberha for a special one-night only performance in celebration of their 25th anniversary.
The show will take place at the Music Kitchen in Newton Park on Friday July 18.
The talented group shot to fame in the early 2000s with their successful album, In the Meantime, and have maintained a steady level of success with their unique style of rock.
The group members include frontman Craig Hinds, guitarist Gideon Botes, drummer Howie Combrink, bass guitarist Quinton Askes, and acoustic guitarist Paul McIver.
Hinds, Combrink and Askes will perform at the Gqeberha show.
The band are familiar to Gqeberha audiences, having performed at various locations around the city over the years.
Hinds said performing in Gqeberha to celebrate Watershed’s milestone was a no-brainer.
“It’s always great performing in Gqeberha, we have always had a great relationship with audiences [there].
“The people are super-friendly, and we always have our music circulating on the radio in the region.
“The past 25 years have been amazing.
“We’ve had pressure to maintain the success, which has been great, rather than having to find it.
“We’ve done this by regularly putting out new music and releasing new albums,” Hinds said.
The band have released eight studio albums and are working on a new album, which is set to be released in 2026.
They have also toured extensively across Europe and SA and have earned numerous accolades, including two SA Music Awards and multiple nominations.
Their smash hit, Indigo Girl, attained international success, including being featured in movies such as Catch Me If You Can and 17 Again.
“It has been incredible growing with our audiences over the years.
“It’s interesting to see fans who started this journey with us, in their 50s now and coming to the shows with their 25-year-old kids.
“Our music holds so many memories for so many people, and it’s so beautiful.
“Our show will include many old songs, as well as new songs from our upcoming album,” Hinds said.
They are also working on a documentary about their 25-year journey.
“The documentary will include footage that we have taken over the last 25 years of our shows.
“It will also include stuff from our shows so far this year.
“We also have behind-the-scenes videos, showing our journey in music.
“Hopefully, we can have it released in March or April next year.”
Before the Gqeberha performance, Watershed will perform in St Francis Bay at the St Francis Brewery on Thursday July 17, with tickets priced at R240.
Tickets for the Gqeberha show, at R250, are available on the official Music Kitchen website: www.musickitchen.co.za.
The Herald
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