Sweetwater

Most recent/Next visit to The Borderline Club:    Friday 30th May 2003

Jim Williams, Pete Tipton, Stuart Harding and Paul De Vine

Borderline Comment:

This is the band that started off the latest incarnation of The Borderline Club.

Sweetwater was, without doubt, Shropshire's top Rock/Blues band in the 1970s and 1980s. During this period they played at most of the major venues and festivals in the UK, supporting acts such as Fleetwood Mac, Yes, Chicken Shack, Rory Gallagher, Robert Plant, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple.

The band reformed in 2000 and comprises three out of the four original members:

Paul De Vine on vocals

Stuart Harding on guitar and

Jim Williams on bass

They are joined by "newcomer" Pete Tipton on drums.

The band's material consists of up tempo classic rock numbers and lively R'n'B tunes - they don't go in for the slow stuff.

Since reforming the band has supported Roy Wood and Nine Below Zero and have recorded a live album entitled "Old Dog, New Tricks", which has been well received by critics and audience alike.

Stuart Harding uses Gibson guitars and Marshall Amplifiers

Jim Williams uses Fender guitars, Ashdown Amplifiers and Peavey Speaker Cabs

Pete Tipton uses Premier Drums and Sabian Cymbals.

The Band:

Paul De Vine …..…. Lead Vocals & Harmonicas  

Stuart Harding ….    Guitar & Backing Vocals

Jim Williams ……     Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals

Pete Tipton ……       Drums

These guys have been around for a while, but their music is as fresh as the day it was written.

LATEST ALBUM: "Old Dog .... New Tricks"

On 2nd August 2001 the guys recorded their latest album at The Borderline Club in Wellington. It contains 12 tracks including "Watching The River Flow", "Taxman", "Statesboro Blues" and "Badge" and is great value at only £6.

Booking Information:

Call Graham on 07812 442714 or e-mail sweetwater@borderlineclub.co.uk