Evan Watson

Evan Watson is saturated in the blues, folk, and gospel traditions of America. As an 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, 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 has toured with many major recording artists including Meatloaf who recorded Evan's song "The Giving Tree" for his release "Hell in a Hand Basket." Evan has also toured with Heart, Def Leppard, White Snake, John Forte, Taylor Hicks, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, and many others