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ABOUT BLUEWATER CREEK

Bluewater Creek is a dynamic and captivating Americana band, hailing from Lake County, Illinois.  With a unique sound deeply rooted in traditional folk, country, jazzy funk and rock ‘n’ roll, Bluewater Creek weaves together heartfelt storytelling, rich harmonies, and expert musicianship to create a truly unforgettable experience.

Lead by the multi-genre vocals of Heather Moran, the band’s original and cover songs are a nod to their favorite Americana musicians.  Their music evokes a sense of nostalgia while remaining fresh and contemporary. Quite simply, they play music from the bands that you will love too. Supported by the stellar musicianship of Stan Dembowski on lead guitar/vocals/songwriting, Mike Ryan on bass, Pat Ryan on drums and Christopher Grant on guitar and violin, they create a rich tapestry of sounds that blends acoustic and electric instruments with seamless precision. 

What can you expect at a Bluewater Creek show? BWC will leave you spellbound with their electrifying performances, and they're full of surprises! The band members are all seasoned performers with a setlist that includes well known standards by artists such as Lucinda Williams, Grace Potter, Van Morrison, Doobie Brothers, Amy Winehouse, Led Zeppelin, Susan Tedeschi, Bonnie Raitt and The Stray Cats, as well as modern favorites by Ray LeMontagne, First Aid Kit, The Lone Bellow and The Wild Feathers and more, The Stray Cats! And yes, they also throw down their own original tunes into the mix. Bluewater Creek puts their distinctive spin on every tune and are sure to keep the crowd mezmorized.

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