WaterWorks on the Speed Street Festival stage, Charlotte

WaterWorks is a five piece rock and jam band from Charlotte, NC, playing covers and originals across the Carolinas since 2017.

Rock, jam, funk, alternative, southern rock. Full three hour, two set nights. 29+ venues.

The band

  • Wes Steenburgh, vocals and guitar
  • Alec Dwyer, guitar and vocals
  • Erick Payne, saxophone and vocals
  • Joe Bronstein, bass
  • Tom Thomas, drums and vocals

Formats

  • Five piece: the full band
  • Trio: guitar, guitar, sax
  • Duo: guitar and guitar, or guitar and sax

Every format plays a full three hour, two set night. Own PA; one outlet within 50 feet is all we need.

Live

Hold Breath
Newest demo, summer 2026. An original.

Festivals and events

  • Taste of Charlotte, main stage, uptown
  • Coca-Cola 600 Speed Street Festival
  • SAUL Festival
  • BOOM Festival
  • Food Truck Friday, Dilworth
  • Charlotte Auto Show, Hops and Horsepower (Nov 2026)

Rooms

  • Queen Park Social
  • NoDa Brewing
  • Catawba Brewing
  • The Milestone
  • Rabbit Hole
  • Pilot Brewing
  • Mac's Speed Shop
  • Temple Mojo
  • Galway Hooker
  • Ass Clown Brewery
  • Old Town Public House
  • Bhramari Brewing, Asheville
  • and more across Charlotte, Rock Hill, and the Carolinas

Downloads

Photo: Speed Street Photo: Tryon Trade Photo: Building Hold Breath (mp3)

Contact

Booking: waterworks37@gmail.com
Agent: Elizabeth Kowalski, Neon Rose Productions, elizabeth@neonrose.productions