Inspired by their roots in the northwest hills of New Jersey, the six-piece band Water Street delivers a signature ability to blend genres, combining textured elements of jazz, soul and Indie/Americana/pop rock with honest lyrics and undeniably gorgeous harmonies. Formed in 2016 when then high schoolers- Dave Paulson (acoustic guitar, vocals) and Connor Konecnik (drums) had a chance to play a local festival, the band which had no name began rehearsing in a vacant auto body shop on Water Street in Blairstown, NJ. Within months this "Water Street band" was playing venues like the iconic Saint in Asbury Park, NJ and the Bitter End in NYC. The newly named Water Street entered and won a Battle of the Bands at Dorney Park which landed them on the main stage at MusikFest in Bethlehem. Later joined by Dave's cousin Julia Aiello (female vocals), Eddie Woodcock (aka Shredward) on electric guitar, the group self-released their indie-Americana song Carolina. The track caught the eye of Philadelphia label owner Tyler Ripley and the band signed with Ripley's label- Free Dive Collective shortly thereafter. Under Ripley's eye the band began releasing new music, culminating in their 2025 album Alone in a Crowded Place. Reflective acoustic strums play seamlessly alongside soft electric guitar riffs and energetic bursts of bass groove, atmospheric keys and driving rhythms. Their tracks are captivating and impactful – the kind that stick with you long after the first listen.  This is a band equally as comfortable quoting Sponge Bob or the Office as they are performing on stage in front of a loyal fan base. Water Street writes what their hearts feel and then they pour that out for everyone to hear. 2026 promises great new music and adventures as they work on their next album due out in the spring. They invite everyone to come along for the ride!