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Water Witches
Rock band from Athens, OH · formed 2015
Water Witches are a rock and roll curiosity. Their blend of mystically charged folk and gritty psychedelic rock has an unusual way of engaging audiences.
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 38
- Cities
- 15
- Releases
- 8
- Last show
- Jul 28, 2023CAVE
About
Water Witches is a band from Athens, OH, formed in 2015, tagged folk, world, & country, psychedelic rock, rock by its sources. Shows on record run from 2016 to 2023, across 38 rooms in 15 cities.
- Water Witches formed in 2015 — MusicBrainz
- Water Witches is based in Athens — MusicBrainz
- Water Witches has 5 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2015–2019 — MusicBrainz
- Water Witches has 107 listeners on Last.fm — Water Witches on Last.fm
- Water Witches has released 4 recordings between 2015 and 2022 — Water Witches on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
60+ on record · Songkick, facebookNo upcoming shows on record.Know of one? Tell us
Shows per year
- 20164 shows
- 201717 shows
- 201818 shows
- 201918 shows
- 20201 show
- 20211 show
- 20231 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | CAVE · AkronHeadlinerwith Pretty Mean, Brood X | Headliner | Pretty Mean, Brood X |
| Jul 2, 2021 | The Union · AthensHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 7, 2020 | Smiling Skull Saloon · AthensHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 31, 2019 | The Union · AthensHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 16, 2019 | Tip Top Tavern · MadisonSupportwith Streetlamps for Spotlights, Hughes Family Band, Free Dirt | Support | Streetlamps for Spotlights, Hughes Family Band, Free Dirt |
| Nov 15, 2019 | The Observatory · ChicagoSupportwith Streetlamps for Spotlights, Speaking Suns, The Roof Dogs, +1 | Support | Streetlamps for Spotlights, Speaking Suns, The Roof Dogs, +1 |
| Nov 14, 2019 | The Brass Rail · Fort WayneSupportwith Streetlamps for Spotlights, Lemon Sky | Support | Streetlamps for Spotlights, Lemon Sky |
| Sep 20, 2019 | Cafe Bourbon Street · ColumbusHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 20, 2019 | Café Bourbon Street · ColumbusSupportwith Comrade Question, Slackluster | Support | Comrade Question, Slackluster |
| Sep 18, 2019 | Station 116Headliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina · AthensHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 13, 2019 | Boulevard Tavern · CharlestonSupportwith Counterfeit Madison | Support | Counterfeit Madison |
| Jul 6, 2019 | Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina · AthensHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 4, 2019 | The ShackHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 3, 2019 | The Brass Rail · Fort WayneSupportwith Heaven's Gateway Drugs, Penny Wishes | Support | Heaven's Gateway Drugs, Penny Wishes |
| Jun 6, 2019 | Robbins Crossing, Hocking College · NelsonvilleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 23, 2019 | Union Bar & Grill · AthensHeadlinerwith Garbage Greek, Sneakthief | Headliner | Garbage Greek, Sneakthief |
| May 3, 2019 | Arts West · AthensHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 27, 2019 | Ace of Cups · ColumbusSupportwith Bummers, The Worn Flints | Support | Bummers, The Worn Flints |
| Mar 24, 2019 | The New Happiness · AthensSupportwith Trying, The Co Founder, sweat workers | Support | Trying, The Co Founder, sweat workers |
| Jan 18, 2019 | Cafe Bourbon Street · ColumbusHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 27, 2018 | N Court St, Athens, OH 45701, United States · AthensHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 4, 2018 | Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina · AthensHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 8, 2018 | Rehab Tavern · ColumbusSupportwith Streetlamps for Spotlights | Support | Streetlamps for Spotlights |
| Sep 7, 2018 | Northside Tavern · CincinnatiSupportwith Streetlamps for Spotlights | Support | Streetlamps for Spotlights |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Union Bar & Grill · AthensSupportwith Streetlamps for Spotlights | Support | Streetlamps for Spotlights |
| Jul 15, 2018 | Jackie O's Taproom · AthensHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 15, 2018 | Jackie O's - Uptown Brewpub · AthensSupportwith Garbage Greek, Ma Holos (USA), Slackluster | Support | Garbage Greek, Ma Holos (USA), Slackluster |
| Jul 6, 2018 | The Brass Rail · Fort WayneSupportwith Heaven's Gateway Drugs, Streetlamps for Spotlights | Support | Heaven's Gateway Drugs, Streetlamps for Spotlights |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Union Bar & Grill · AthensSupportwith BODEGA | Support | BODEGA |
| May 19, 2018 | Union Bar & Grill · AthensSupportwith Heaven's Gateway Drugs, MOLICE, Starbenders | Support | Heaven's Gateway Drugs, MOLICE, Starbenders |
| May 3, 2018 | Blind Bob's · DaytonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 14, 2018 | Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina · AthensHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 19, 2018 | Smiling Skull Saloon · AthensHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 9, 2018 | Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina · AthensHeadlinerwith Lemon Sky | Headliner | Lemon Sky |
| Jan 26, 2018 | Union Bar & Grill · AthensSupportwith Diane Coffee | Support | Diane Coffee |
| Jan 20, 2018 | Northside Tavern · CincinnatiSupportwith The Worn Flints, Lemon Sky, Saturn Batteries, +1 | Support | The Worn Flints, Lemon Sky, Saturn Batteries, +1 |
| Jan 19, 2018 | Spacebar · ColumbusHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 13, 2018 | Mahall's · LakewoodHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Annabell's Bar & Lounge · AkronHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 30, 2017 | CincinNative · CincinnatiHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 29, 2017 | CS3 - Calhoun Street Soups Salads & Spirits · Fort WayneSupportwith Bummers, Streetlamps for Spotlights | Support | Bummers, Streetlamps for Spotlights |
| Sep 28, 2017 | Blind Bob's · DaytonSupportwith Bummers, Speaking Suns, Ian Fitzgerald | Support | Bummers, Speaking Suns, Ian Fitzgerald |
| Aug 17, 2017 | Columbus Commons · ColumbusSupportwith Bummers, Salty Caramels | Support | Bummers, Salty Caramels |
| Aug 11, 2017 | Blind Bob's · DaytonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Union Bar & Grill · AthensSupportwith Heaven's Gateway Drugs, Streetlamps for Spotlights | Support | Heaven's Gateway Drugs, Streetlamps for Spotlights |
| Jul 20, 2017 | The Union · AthensHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 2, 2017 | Nelsonville Music Festival · NelsonvilleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Nelsonville Music Festival 2017 · NelsonvilleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 25, 2017 | Blind Bob's · DaytonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 2, 2017 | The Union · AthensHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 21, 2017 | P H Â R M Â C Y · PhiladelphiaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 20, 2017 | Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina · AthensSupportwith Evolfo, We March | Support | Evolfo, We March |
| Apr 1, 2017 | Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina · AthensHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 18, 2017 | Hoffa's Records · AthensHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Grog Shop · Cleveland HeightsSupportwith Tongues Unknown, The Brothers Band, The Dreemers | Support | Tongues Unknown, The Brothers Band, The Dreemers |
| Oct 1, 2016 | The Lift · DubuqueSupportwith Streetlamps for Spotlights, The Backlund | Support | Streetlamps for Spotlights, The Backlund |
| Sep 30, 2016 | Cactus Club · MilwaukeeSupportwith Ravi/Lola, Streetlamps for Spotlights, Seven Constanza | Support | Ravi/Lola, Streetlamps for Spotlights, Seven Constanza |
| Sep 29, 2016 | The Spacebar · ColumbusSupportwith MOBILE HOME, Streetlamps for Spotlights | Support | MOBILE HOME, Streetlamps for Spotlights |
| Sep 16, 2016 | Lake Snowden · AthensHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Where they play
38 rooms in 15 citiesRooms played most
- Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina · Athens7 shows
- Union Bar & Grill · Athens6 shows
- Blind Bob's · Dayton4 shows
- The Union · Athens4 shows
- The Brass Rail · Fort Wayne3 shows
Cities played
- Athens26 shows
- Columbus8 shows
- Dayton4 shows
- Fort Wayne4 shows
- Cincinnati3 shows
and 10 other cities
Live history
73 shows on record- Shows counted
- 73
- First on record
- Aug 2015
- Latest on record
- Jul 2023
Shows per year
- 20156
- 201614
- 201716
- 201817
- 201917
- 20201
- 20211
- 20231
Top rooms
- Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina, Athens · 11
- Union Bar & Grill, Athens · 8
- The Union, Athens · 4
- Blind Bob's, Dayton · 4
- The Brass Rail, Fort Wayne · 3
Top cities
- Athens · 29
- Columbus · 8
- Dayton, OH · 5
- Athens, OH · 4
- Fort Wayne, IN · 4
Often on the bill with: Bummers, Heaven's Gateway Drugs, Lemon Sky, The D-Rays, Hellnaw, Speaking Suns, The Dreemers, The Worn Flints
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
8 releases, 2015–2022Ohio For The Record
2022
Most Likely to Succeed
2019 · Ep
HALCYON
2017 · Album
HALYCON
2017
Aquabear Legion Volume 6
2017
ChristMas 2020 (waritaintovernotonebit)
2016 · Single
Feathers
2015 · Album
The Merry Hexmas
2015 · Single
Lineup
No current lineup on record.
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Water Witches on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Water Witches on Discogs | Artist facts |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Show history, Show posters | |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.