Watershed

Acoustic rock outfit Watershed emerged among the many successful Southern African exports of their generation when the one “Indigo Gal” topped the German pop charts. Produced in Johannesburg in 1998, Watershed was the automobile of vocalist/songwriter Craig Warren Hinds, a previous high school British and history main. After some early lineup adjustments, the supporting ensemble solidified using the addition of guitarist Paul McIver, bassist Vernon Hodgetts, drummer Tulsa Pittaway and viola participant Lizzie Rennie. This incarnation of the group agreed upon to EMI South Africa in 1999, issuing For the time being the following calendar year; the debut solo “Glow on Me” released the group to nationwide stardom, as well as the follow-ups “Indigo Gal” and “Words” produced them superstars. Regarding to star, a German radio DJ on christmas in South Africa noticed “Indigo Gal” and upon coming back home began rotating the one on Germany’s SWR3. The record surfaced being a left-field blockbuster throughout European countries, and vaulted these to worldwide renown. They released the 2003 follow-up Wrapped in Rock at an all-star concert in Johannesburg’s Nelson Mandela Square. The initial record to feature keyboardist Graham Smith, it had been also the final to add McIver, who at year’s end exited to create method for guitarist Nic Hurry. Hinds once again reshuffled the lineup before 2005’s Mosaic, just Hurry remained from the prior incarnation, with bassist Ozzy, keyboardist Hylton Brooker and drummer Peter Auret completing the roster. Rennie rejoined the rates in Apr 2006.