Waterneck
Band Story
WATERNECK: CENTRAL VALLEY’S UNSUNG ROCK REVELATION
Straight out of California’s Central Valley, Waterneck is a five-piece rock outfit on the cusp of a breakout. With their debut CD slated for release this summer, the band is already generating a buzz that’s impossible to ignore.
Blending a wide array of musical influences, Waterneck doesn’t just play rock—they reshape it. Their sound is a potent mix of progressive edge, melodic depth, and raw energy that hits hard and lingers long after the final chord fades. The band’s early demo is already turning heads with its sharp, unconventional chord progressions and emotionally resonant hooks—a sonic fingerprint all their own.
What sets Waterneck apart isn’t just their musicianship, though that’s in no short supply. It’s the chemistry between five players from wildly different musical upbringings, all pushing each other into new territory. The result? A fresh, genre-blurring approach to rock that feels both timeless and urgently current.
With a loyal local fanbase and a string of shows booked across California, Waterneck is poised to evolve from regional favorite to a must-hear name in modern rock. They may still be flying under the radar for now, but not for long.
For those who crave music with muscle, melody, and meaning—keep your eyes and ears on Waterneck. This band isn’t just ready for the spotlight. They’re built for it.
Straight out of California’s Central Valley, Waterneck is a five-piece rock outfit on the cusp of a breakout. With their debut CD slated for release this summer, the band is already generating a buzz that’s impossible to ignore.
Blending a wide array of musical influences, Waterneck doesn’t just play rock—they reshape it. Their sound is a potent mix of progressive edge, melodic depth, and raw energy that hits hard and lingers long after the final chord fades. The band’s early demo is already turning heads with its sharp, unconventional chord progressions and emotionally resonant hooks—a sonic fingerprint all their own.
What sets Waterneck apart isn’t just their musicianship, though that’s in no short supply. It’s the chemistry between five players from wildly different musical upbringings, all pushing each other into new territory. The result? A fresh, genre-blurring approach to rock that feels both timeless and urgently current.
With a loyal local fanbase and a string of shows booked across California, Waterneck is poised to evolve from regional favorite to a must-hear name in modern rock. They may still be flying under the radar for now, but not for long.
For those who crave music with muscle, melody, and meaning—keep your eyes and ears on Waterneck. This band isn’t just ready for the spotlight. They’re built for it.
Band Members
Bryan Vargem, Matt Gansneder, Walt"Hawk"Hawkins, and Mike Austin
Bryan Vargem, Matt Gansneder, Walt"Hawk"Hawkins, and Mike Austin
Location: AMERICA NORTH: USA: California (CA)
Genre: Rock