Artist description Ahhh... I guess all we can really do is let the music speak for itself!! As far as us as individuals, I think we're all in agreement that we all have a great time playing together. Although we of course wish to take this thing as far as we possibly can, we're currently enjoying playing out as much as we can and bringing our sound to as many people as possible.

Music Style From straight ahead rock to a more lush, melodic sound, our songs seem to cover the bases.

Musical Influences Wide variety from six different members! Rush, INXS, Jimi Hendrix, R.E.M., Faith No More, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Led Zeppelin, etc. - to name only a few.

Similar Artists We've been told we sound like the Cranberries and that Donna sounds like Natalie Merchant but that continues to baffle us. We don't get it!

Artist History The latest incarnation has been together and playing the sorely lacking Richmond scene for a while. We've gone through a couple of guitarists, a bassist and a drummer, but have been strong ever since.

Group Members Donna Thornton - vocals, Gerry Walls - acoustic guitar, Rob Birzer - electric guitar, Wiley Long - drums and percussion, Robert Cassil - bass, Kelly Hanz - keyboards

Instruments acoustic and electric guitar, female vocals, bass, keyboards, drums and percussion

Albums Water is Good (1999)

Press Reviews 59H2O's sound is best described as a rocking funk groove alternative pop sound. The band mixes elements as diverse as INXS, Rush, Thompson Twins, R.E.M. to The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix. The bands' style is thier own and it reaches up and demands your attention. Together in different forms for over 5 years the current line-up of Donna Thornton on lead vocals, Wiley Long on drums, Brian Tanner, bass, Gerry Walls, rhythm guitar, {...} and Kelly Hanz on the keys, is ready for prime-time. No mistake, it's not a matter of if they will make it big, it's a matter of what will the lucky record company be that signs them. - VAMusic411.com

Location Richmond, Virginia - USA

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