BAND BIO:
Water Tower was founded in 2005 by multi-instrumentalist & vocalist Kenny Feinstein. Formerly known as The Water Tower Bucket Boys, the name was changed to Water Tower in 2013 when the band relocated from Portland, Oregon to Los Angeles, California. While their lineup has evolved over time, Water Tower have maintained an ongoing reputation as a force to be reckoned with, with a growing horde of loyal fans known as “The Owls”. Water Tower is fueled by masterful song-crafting, a fiercely DIY approach, and a genre-bending sonic identity that fuses bluegrass/old-time revivalism with a distinctly punk-rock edge. The band's current lineup consists of Kenny Feinstein, Tommy Drinkard, Taylor Estes, Jesse Blue Eads, & John Seltzer. The group divides their time between working on new material, practicing for upcoming shows & festivals, and busking at local freeway off-ramps. Read more on Wikipedia.
PRESS PHOTO (FIVE PIECE):
POPULAR RELEASES:
"Lose Everything" (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe4SfLf3y0s
“Take Me Back” (2023)
“AM/PM” (2023)
VIDEOS:
Water Tower Live at Paste Studio
Water Tower – Take Me Back (Live at The Garage)
Water Tower - Pig In A Pen ft. Hillary Klug
www.facebook.com/watch/?v=329089992944645#
Water Tower - Little Girl in Tennessee ft. Willow Osborne
PRESS PHOTO (FOUR PIECE):
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PRESS:
“'This ain’t your Grandpa’s Bluegrass,' said Don Bolles, who also referred to Kenny Feinstein as an 'amazing musical prodigy.'" – Brooklyn Vegan (2020)
“These guys aren’t your average string-pluckin’ banjo nerds—they’re like the bastard love child of Bill Monroe and a crust punk squat" -- Bangerville (2025)
https://bangerville.com/bangerville-reviews/f/water-tower
"If Earl Scruggs was a skater from Portland who had a passion for the free-spirited thrash of NOFX and fell in love with the community and earnest nature of bluegrass, you would have Water Tower." -- Bluegrass Unlimited (2024)
"With a career defined by passion, integrity, and a refusal to conform, Kenny Feinstein remains a vital and inspiring figure in the underground music world." -- Bluegrass Today (2025)
https://bluegrasstoday.com/california-report-sierra-ferrell-steppin-out-after-winning-four-grammies/
“...The band has endless energy emitng old-time sounds in a modern musical world.” – Bluegrass Today (2022)
https://bluegrasstoday.com/california-report-kenny-feinstein-of-water-tower-band/
“An Instagram carousel of photos and videos shows not just Perry's western wear-inspired look but also the museum's entertainment offerings during the American Idol judge's stay. Festivities included a throwback jam by punky bluegrass band Water Tower that was enjoyed by a patron donning an "I [Love] Jesus" hat...” – Wide Open Country (2023)
https://www.wideopencountry.com/katy-perry-western-art-museum-outfit/
“...the one constant is the irrepressible Feinstein, as he continues his creative goal to produce a high energy mash-up of his musical influences, which include old time, bluegrass, punk and jam band.” – Lonesome Highway (2023)
https://www.lonesomehighway.com/music-reviews/2023/7/31/new-album-reviews
QUOTES:
“...the worlds greatest bluegrass band...Water Tower is one of those rare bands that does something original with talented musicians and wonderful songwriting,” -Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray)
“...hot licks and amazing pickin' from those guys,” - Nick Hexum (311)
“...Water Tower is back and they are better than ever,” - Andy Frasco
“...that punk rock bluegrass, let's jingle baby,” - Bootsy Collins
“...a must hear for the modern day folk revivalist,”- Willie Watson
“...You are my favorite banjo player,” - Bill Burr to Tommy Drinkard
NOTABLE FESTIVALS:
Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Telluride, CO (2025)
Vans Warped Tour in Washington D.C.; Long Beach, CA (2025)
Parkfield Bluegrass Festival in Parkfield, CA (2025)
Strawberry Music Festival in Grass Valley, CA (2025)
Long Beach Bluegrass Festival CA (Headliners 2025; Kenny MC 2024, 2025)
Garden City Bluegrass Festival in Boise, ID (Headliners 2025)
Cline Country Bluegrass Festival in Sonoma, CA (Headliners 2025)
Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival in Los Angeles, CA (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024; Kenny MC 2021, 2025)
Huck Finn Jubilee in Los Angeles, CA (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024; Kenny MC 2019, 2025)
CBA Father’s Day Festival in Grass Valley, CA (2023)
Sawtooth Family Gathering in Sawtooth, Idaho (2023, 2024)
Frank Turner’s Lost Evenings in Anaheim, CA (2023)
Brewgrass Festival in Felton, CA (2023, 2024)
BANDS OPENED FOR/WORKED WITH:
Nick Hexum (311), Sierra Ferrell, Steve Poltz, Yonder Mountain Stringband, Hillary Klug, Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Katy Perry, Andy Frasco, Molly Tuttle, Jack Tuttle, John Craigie, Steve n’ Seagulls, The Brothers Comatose, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Steep Canyon Rangers, Dustbowl Revival, Jesse Daniel, Rob Leines, Wayne Henderson, Doc Watson, Acacia Forgot, Duane Betts
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram (26K followers)
Facebook (46K followers)
YouTube (3.8K subscribers)
TikTok (32K followers)
Spotify (6.7K monthly listeners)
CONTACT INFO:
Kenny Feinstein - watertowerband@gmail.com
Jessica Babin - Marketing/Social Media jrmbabin@gmail.com
Joanne Ledesma - Sync Agent musicbizgal@yahoo.com
Helen Lude - Booker helen@wisteriamanagement.com
