The Black Watch has been played on NTS shows including The Uline Catalog w/ Calvin LeCompte, with I Wish I Had The Nerve first played on 12 May 2023.

California's The Black Watch have existed as a rock outfit since the late '80s with various lineups and on a maze of labels. The one constant has been at the core: writer and English professor John Andrew Fredrick. As one might expect from a doctor of literature, Frederick has an ear for catchy lines and hidden meanings. Frederick also has a thing for the sound of electric guitars. However, the poetry of his compositions lies more…