Sweetwater was a rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1967. The band is known for being one of the first acts to perform at the famous Woodstock Festival in 1969.

Sweetwater's lineup consisted of lead vocalist Nansi Nevins, keyboardist and vocalist Alex Del Zoppo, lead guitarist August Burns-Kelley, rhythm guitarist and vocalist Fred Herrera, bassist and vocalist Elpidio "Pete" Cobian, and drummer and percussionist Alan Malarowitz.

The band was signed to Reprise Records and released their debut album, "Sweetwater," in 1968. The album featured a mix of psychedelic rock, blues, and folk influences, and included the single "Motherless Child," which received some radio airplay.

Sweetwater's performance at Woodstock was one of the highlights of the festival. Their set included a cover of "What's Wrong," a song by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, and their own original song, "Crystal Spider." The band's performance was captured in the Woodstock documentary film and soundtrack album.

Despite their early success, Sweetwater faced several setbacks. In 1970, Nansi Nevins was involved in a serious car accident that left her with a broken neck and paralyzed from the waist down. The band continued to perform and released two more albums, "Just for You" in 1970 and "Melon" in 1971, but without Nevins as the lead vocalist.

Sweetwater disbanded in 1973, but reformed in the 1990s with a new lineup that included Nevins. The band continued to perform and release albums until Nevins' death in 2018.

Overall, Sweetwater was an important part of the late 1960s rock scene and played a significant role in the history of Woodstock.

The first band to play onstage at Woodstock.  The story of this band was told in the excellent VH1 movie "Sweetwater"...worth catching. -GSH

• R. G. Carlysle - guitar/bongos/vocals
• Alex Del Zoppo - keyboards/vocals
• Fred Herrera - bass/vocals
• August Burns - cello
• Elpidio Cobian - congas/percussion - b. El Puente de Aqua Dulce, Cuba.
• Albert Moore - flute/vocals - b. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
• Alan Malarowitz - drums

• Nansi Nevins - vocals
• R. G. Carlysle - guitar/bongos/vocals
• Alex Del Zoppo - keyboards/vocals
• Fred Herrera - bass/vocals
• August Burns - cello
• Elpidio Cobian - congas/percussion
• Albert Moore - flute/vocals
• Alan Malarowitz - drums

1. "Sweetwater" (1968)

• R. G. Carlysle - guitar/bongos/vocals
• Alex Del Zoppo - keyboards/vocals
• Fred Herrera - bass/vocals
• August Burns - cello
• Elpidio Cobian - congas/percussion
• Albert Moore - flute/vocals
• Alan Malarowitz - drums

1. "Just For You" (1970)
2. "Melon" (1971)