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Watsonville Patio was an American pop rock band that existed from 1995-2004. Formed in Los Angeles, California, the group’s name is derived from a Robert Bechtle watercolor painting.

History
Watsonvile Patio began their career as one of the more promising bands of the L.A. indie rock scene of the 1990s. Original line-up consisted of Janice Grube (singer-songwriter) Josh Vazquez (drummer), Raphael Vazquez (guitarist) and William Venturelli (bassist), with Dylan Brock replacing Vazquez from 1996-1999, and Greg Windell replacing Brock from 2000-2004. Dave Sobel (keyboardist) contributed throughout the years.

Watsonville Patio’s early recordings can be described as a fusion of California pop and surf rock with atmospheric touches. Their debut album brought much critical praise. The band’s first single, Lavender, was used as an intro for Angelina Jolie's dreamy 1996 road movie, Mojave Moon. Jolie also dances to their track, Kiss the Boy Goodbye, mid-film. They toured relentlessly for years with the support of college radios. By the third album, and with the addition of Dylan Brock, the band had begun to incorporate elements of roots rock and alternative country.

Watsonville Patio’s sound is influenced by a variety of groups including bands such as The Sundays, Mazzy Star, The Cure, The Replacements, Fleetwood Mac and Lone Justice. Grube’s vocals have been compared to Stevie Nicks, Hope Sandoval, Chrissie Hynde and Patti Smith.

In 2000, Windell replaced Brock, Grube and Vazquez married, and the entire band relocated to Portland, Oregon. Grube and Vazquez divorced in 2004, and the band broke up without ever achieving popular breakthrough success.

Discography

 * 1995: Watsonville Patio


 * 1997: Hotel Roselyn


 * 1998: Population 02


 * 2000: Cover The Sun With One Finger


 * 2001: Faster, Please!


 * 2003: Beneath the Leaves