WattsAnandA

Performing live at Cervantes, Denver CO,  July 16th 2026, 8pm.
WattsAnandA is an afro-house EDM project led by Dave Watts,
the founder and dynamic drummer of The Motet. Known for his
deep roots in Colorado's vibrant music scene since the early
1990s, Watts brings a fresh take on electronic music with this
innovative project.
WattsAnandA features a lively three-piece horn section and
intricate percussion, weaving afrobeat-inspired melodies and
rhythms into a rich, syncopated tapestry of house, disco, and
funk. The sound draws heavily from an era of The Motet defined
by the acclaimed albums Dig Deep and Instrumental Dissent—
both celebrated for their afrobeat electronica influences and
crafted under Watts' direction as writer and producer.
This project marks Dave Watts’ first foray into featuring his own
compositions in an EDM setting, showcasing his unique ability to
blend an organic instrumental horn section with cutting-edge
electronic grooves.