Dark Water Rising facts for kids
Dark Water Rising is a cool Native American band. They play a mix of Indie rock and Blues music. The band started in 2010 in Robeson County, North Carolina.
Right away, they started winning awards! In 2010, they won the Native American Music Award for "Debut Duo or Group of the Year." This means they were the best new band or duo that year.
In 2011, they were nominated for two more awards at the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards. Their song Hooked was nominated for "Single of the Year." Their first album, also called Dark Water Rising, was nominated for "Best Folk/Acoustic CD."
Dark Water Rising often performs in North Carolina and along the East Coast. They were even featured on a national radio show called The Story with Dick Gordon on NPR. The band members are part of the Lumbee and Coharie tribes, both from North Carolina.
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Meet the Band Members
Dark Water Rising has talented musicians who bring their unique skills to the group.
Current Members
- Charly Lowry - She is the lead singer and plays rhythm guitar.
- Aaron Locklear - He plays the drums and percussion.
- Corey Locklear - He plays the guitar.
- Zack Hargett - He plays the bass guitar.
Awards and Achievements
Dark Water Rising has been recognized for their music many times. Here are some of their main awards and nominations:
Native American Music Awards (NAMMYS)
- Won:
- Best Inspirational Recording (2014) for their album "Grace and Grit Chapter I"
- Debut Duo or Group of the Year (2010)
- Nominated:
- Single of the Year (2011) for their song Hometown Hero
Aboriginal People's Choice Awards
- Nominated:
- Single of the Year (2011) for their song Hooked
- Best Folk/Acoustic CD (2011) for their album Dark Water Rising
