EUREKA WATERS is the trio of Soul/Jazz/Pop pianist and singer-songwriter Michael Waters from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He has worked as musician, composer, songwriter and producer with various American artists such as Patti Labelle, Nona Hendryx & Sarah Dash (Labelle), Billy Preston, Jennifer Holiday, Lisa (Nina’s daughter) Simone & Morris Pleasure (Earth Wind &Fire).
Michael has performed live as a solo Jazz pianist, singer/ songwriter as well as keyboard player in various local and international performing bands. By way of New York, Los Angeles and Tulsa, he found his way to Eureka Springs, AR, where he is currently living and working as a music producer and musician.
EUREKA WATERS has released a live five song EP on Spotify as well as two singles.
For his band EUREKA WATERS, Michael combined forces with drummer Tim Pope and bass player Aaron Mashburn.
Tim Pope is a Los Angeles native drummer, who has performed all over the world with some of the greats like: Ray Charles, Chubbie Checker, La Toya Jackson and Tony Orlando. He currently resides in Branson, MI and is the grooving backbone of the band.
Aaron Mashburn is a NWA native bassist, who has worked in Nashville TN and is now located in Fayetteville, AR. He has played bass for various national acts such as Liz Moriondo, Larry B’s Soul Experience and Funk Sensation.
EUREKA WATERS plays an eclectic mix of Soul, Funk, Jazz, Pop and Folk originals and covers. As a composer and producer Michael Waters worked for a range of Neo Soul, Jazz, and Pop artists and he performs songs from his own catalogue as well as newly written material for this band. Mixed with covers from artists such as Curtis Mayfield, The Crusaders and Al Jarreau to Jamie Cullum, Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan.
EUREKA WATERS performs as a trio (piano/vocals, bass and drums), as a duo (piano/ vocals and bass) or solo (piano/vocals).