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In the wake of Seattle natives Nirvana and Pearl Jam's epochal success in the early 1990s, record labels scoured the continent in search of the area that would produce music's next stars. Amid the frenzy, alt-rock hopefuls The Watchmen planted the flag for an especially unlikely location: the midsize Canadian-prairie city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. 

The quartet's 1992 debut ‘McLaren Furnace Room' was rife with the sort of gritty sonic signifiers — Joey Serlin's needling guitar riffs, Ken Tizzard's brawny, bass grooves — that got the mosh pits moving at the time. But cutting through the melee were the powerful pipes of singer Danny Greaves, an uncommonly emotive singer in an age of grunge growlers. 

Greaves was given more room to shine on the band's 1994 commercial breakthrough ‘In the Trees.' Lead single "Boneyard Tree" saw the band harness its attack into a taut propulsion reminiscent of Canadian rock deities the Tragically Hip, while the rousing ballad "All Uncovered" brought a greater sensitivity to the fore, with its gently brushed backbeat, sweeping strings, and homey harmonica refrains. 

‘In the Trees' went platinum in Canada and earned the band Group of the Year honors at the 1995 Juno Awards. The band remained fixtures on Canadian rock radio throughout the ‘90s while subtly stretching their sound — the soulful serenade "Any Day Now" (from 1998's ‘Silent Radar') featured the inimitable organ stylings of Tom Petty sideman Benmont Tench. 

But the departure of founding drummer Sammy Kohn at decade's end inspired a radical rethink. For 2001's ‘Slomotion,' The Watchmen turned to producer Rhys Fulber (of Vancouver industrial outfit Front Line Assembly) to reformulate their sound with synth textures and electronic beats, yielding the band's fourth Canadian gold record. 

In 2003, the band announced its breakup, embarking on a farewell tour across Canada. However, no ‘90s alt-rock institution stays gone for long. After the original lineup got back together for a 2010 reunion gig at Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern, The Watchmen have periodically returned to the road. In 2017, they released their first-ever live album — ‘Live and in Stereo,' recorded at the Burton Cummings Theatre in their hometown of Winnipeg.

Reviews

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 15 reviews
  • Great music

    by Canben69 on 6/17/25The Danforth Music Hall - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Music was great band was fantastic singer was incredible audience was alive and enjoying it great experience.

  • The Watchmen at The Danforth

    by Rich on 6/17/25The Danforth Music Hall - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    Ok folks, this is a must-see group. The show was a balanced set of their hits and Dan Greve's singing was in full form. He has not lost a note despite last fall's health issues. Guitar parts screamed and were a real highlight as well. The energy of every note captivated a no doubt sold out show. That crowd was very into it and was packed to the gills with true fans who knew every word and sounded those when they got to sing a lyric or two. This venue well suits the band, and the reduced capacity only helps you feel like a part of the show. Drink prices are very fair if you so choose to have some. Staff was polite too. But the real highlight is a great band putting out many hits full of energy! A must for any Watchmen fan. Be there!

  • So good

    by Ninja on 10/22/24Club Regent Event Centre - WinnipegRating: 5 out of 5

    The Watchmen are still unreal live! Unfortunately, due to an unfortunate event, the show was over before the bands first encore!

  • Tension on stage, awkward but amazing voice

    by Rpetey on 10/22/24Club Regent Event Centre - WinnipegRating: 3 out of 5

    It felt like the band hadn’t played together in awhile. My dad has been in the music industry for 50 years and he said it felt like they put the show together last minute trying to collect money for Christmas. There was no extreme tension between the guitarist and lead singer. The lead singers voice is undeniably fixating. My favourite songs were when he performed alone as he was most comfortable. With the band he kept telling everyone what to do. Telling the guitarist when to sing and to stop singing multiple times. Pick up the tempo. The bassist was the only one who tuned out the tension and rocked out to his own party which was needed amongst the awkwardness between the drummer, singer and guitarist. The lead singer had a lot of sound issues with his headset but that’s what the old school amps towards the band are for. The amount of time fixing his headset during songs and missing so many key lyrics was distracting and disappointing. I was gifted the tickets and was glad I hadn’t paid for them. With that, I would totally recommend seeing them if they are on tour with an album so a bit more rehearsed. When they are all on they are amazing and such a legend to Winnipeg and Canada. Hope to see them again.

  • Incomplete

    by Sad on 10/22/24Club Regent Event Centre - WinnipegRating: 2 out of 5

    I have been to a number of Watchmen shows over the years and this was the most disappointing one. From the venue, to the sound, to the obnoxious fans disrupting the show and if the medical emergency was self-inflicted, that also impacted it as the band was not able to finish. The venue is usually pretty good, but the lounge area was so hard to navigate to getting drinks, getting to the merch table and to the washrooms. It was very cramped. I think they almost need to expand that area into the lobby somehow, If the venue was overserving people (which may have been the case) that also needs to be checked. Throughout the whole night the sound was off. Not only was Danny's ear piece bugging him, but at some points the bass was so low you couldn't hear it or the background vocals. I am not sure what was going on, but the sound issues must have been effecting the drummer as well. I think they should go back to the Burt or maybe the concert hall, or play a more intimate venue. I saw an acoustic set at The Met years ago and that was good. If the medical emergency was not self inflicted, I hope the fan is okay. If not, thanks for ruining it for the band and the fans. I think there should be some sort of compensation as it seems there were at least 3+ songs left to play, including some of the ones the fans really want to hear. I left feeling disappointed in so many ways...

  • Meh

    by Danny boi on 10/22/24Club Regent Event Centre - WinnipegRating: 3 out of 5

    Problems with sound. Problems with singer's attitude and numerous missed cues.

  • Amazing venue and sound

    by Tony on 11/21/23The Danforth Music Hall - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5

    The venue had an amazing sound with a cozy feel for 1500 people. The Watchmen's performance was 10/10. vocals, harmonies, musicianship all top shelf performance material.

  • Best night ever

    by Kathy D on 10/24/23Club Regent Event Centre - WinnipegRating: 5 out of 5

    Venue is so intimate and not a bad seat in the house. Band was amazing, crowd was awesome! 10/10 night

  • Sound guy sucked!!!

    by Shawnna on 8/16/22Burton Cummings Theatre - WinnipegRating: 2 out of 5

    First two bands were horrible, could not even hear them

  • The Watchmen at the Burt

    by Skp on 8/16/22Burton Cummings Theatre - WinnipegRating: 5 out of 5

    The outdoor block party at the Burt with the Watchmen, I Mother Earth, and Bif Naked was an awesome experience! The weather was perfect, great vendors, ample washroom areas, and perfect for those standing or those who brought lawn chairs!