Since its inception, Dewato has been making inroads into the Southwestern US music scenes. Based out of Austin (Texas), the band has thrived on its combination of infectious alternative rock guitars, powerful rhythm section, and sweet pop harmonies. The band’s powerful live shows have allowed it to gather an enthusiastic cult following, all the while purveying its own unique brand of rock (most often compared to such bands as The Goo Goo Dolls, The Replacements, and The Posies).

Dewato is comprised of Ryan Carter (vocals,guitar), Cole Hanson (guitar, backing vocals), Ken Schatz (bass) and Kevin Pearson (drums, percussion), each bringing to the band a wealth of talent and experience. Collectively, the members have shared the stage with the likes of Better Than Ezra, Fishbone, Sunny Day Real Estate, Brian Setzer, Gibby Haynes, Will and Charlie Sexton, Kristen Barry, The Posies, Sky Cries Mary, Presidents of the United States of America and many others.

Presently, Dewato is hard at work supporting their debut album “Demonstration”, co-produced by Mark Addison (The Borrowers, Kitty Gordon). They are receiving strong local airplay and are a current fixture on 101X radio’s “The Next Big Thing” new music showcase, where the single “Shaman” was tabbed #29 on the Top 50 of 2000. Additionally, Dewato was recently honored by the Austin American-Statesman’s 2000 AMP Awards, being named one of the “Best New Acts” while “Demonstration” was named one of the “Albums of the Year”.