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Blackwater Riff, born in May '08, comprises of 4 young musicians from the Mornington Peninsula. With a subtle blend of Roots and Rock genres and a laid-back image, Blackwater Riff are out to create a sound that encapsulates the Peninsula that they call home. Blackwater Riff's music is reminiscent of ‘90s rock such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and Incubus, infused with more contemporary sounds of Kings of Leon and Beautiful Girls, whilst drawing inspiration from early rock n’ roll such as Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix. The band's live performance has earnt them opportunities to play alongside such Australian touring acts as The Beautiful Girls, You Am I, Blue King Brown and Ash Grunwald, as well as New Zealand reggae act The Black Seeds. With a growing fanbase and a dedicated application to their music, Blackwater Riff are sure to turn heads in the near future.