Uptown Rhythm & Brass is a band from Pittsburgh, PA combining horns, rhythm, and vocalists into some of the best blues, funk, jazz, rock, and soul.

Uptown covers:

  • Average White Band
  • Blood Sweat & Tears
  • James Brown
  • Chicago
  • The Doobie Brothers
  • Steely Dan
  • Aretha Franklin
  • Peter Gabriel
  • Billy Joel
  • Wynona Judd
  • Katrina and the Waves
  • Loggins and Messina
  • Bonnie Raitt
  • Santana
  • Brian Setzer
  • Dusty Springfield
  • James Taylor
  • Van Morrison
  • Stevie Wonder

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Drums

David Watson

David got his first drum kit when he was 8 years old. He began playing in a garage band with his cousins that eventually led to studies with Lenny Rogers and Dave Throckmorton. David holds a minor in music from Duquesne University and taught percussion at Mars High School for over a decade. Before joining URB, he played with The Abbey Brass, Sidewinder, They Might Be Cowboys, and Nashville Trax. He plays Gretsch drums, Paiste cymbals, and Trueline drumsticks. David Watson

Uptown plays gigs within a 100 mile radius of Pittsburgh from corporate events to festivals, parties to weddings, and everything in between. Call or email to book your event today!

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