Water Tower is a bluegrass, old-time, and punk rock band founded by multi-instrumentalist & vocalist Kenny Feinstein. Formerly known as Water Tower String Band & The Water Tower Bucket Boys, the name was later changed to Water Tower. Soon after 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 (lead vocals, guitar, fiddle), Tommy Drinkard (vocals, banjo, guitar), Taylor Estes (vocals, bass), Jesse Blue Eads (vocals, banjo), & John Seltzer (vocals, mandolin). The group divides their time between working on new material, playing shows & festivals, and busking at local freeway off-ramps.
Their debut album as Water Tower, 'Fly Around', was released in 2020. It was co-produced by Don Bolles (The Germs) & Ariel Pink and features guests including Willie Watson (formerly Old Crow Medicine Show) and Ron Reyes (formerly Black Flag).
In 2025 Water Tower performed at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the Vans Warped Tour. They recently finished a tour supporting Nick Hexum (of 311) & performed at DelFest with Sierra Ferrell.
