Bongwater was a psych rock band formed in 1985 and dissolved in 1992. The group was founded by Ann Magnuson and Mark Kramer (who was also the founder of the Shimmy Disc record label), who had worked together previously in Pulsallama.The group also featured drummer Dave Licht and guitarists [Dave Rick] and later Randolph A. Hudson III. Guests included Fred Frith, Peter Stampfel and Fred Schneider.
