The first album of a trilogy inspired by a cast of characters as vast as the land down under Australian icon Russel Morris released his folk blues and roots rock portrait; Sharkmouth in 2012 to massive critical acclaim and is […]
Rick J Bowen
Musician,Writer, Instructor in Everett Wa.
Rick holds a BA in History and Social Science from Western Michigan University. He is a contributing writer at Innocent Words, No Depression, Washington Blues Society, Walla Walla Blues Society, Northwest Music Scene and S.T.E.A.M (South Texas Entertainment And Music).
Rick recived the 2013 , 2014 ,2015 and 2016 Washington Blues Society "Best of the Blues," awards for "Best Blues Writer," and the 2014 and 2015 "Chris Leighton Blues Drummer," award.
He is an acitve performer in several sucessful Northwest groups including the award winning Stacy Jones Band, an asocitate producer and session musician for Critical Sun Recordings.
In 2014 Rick was elected to the postition of Vice President and serves on the board for the Washington Blues Society. wwwwablues.org
Rick J Bowen Musician, songwriter, journalist, publicist, producer, instructor. Living in Everett WA
The first album of a trilogy inspired by a cast of characters as vast as the land down under Australian icon Russel Morris released his folk blues and roots rock portrait; Sharkmouth in 2012 to massive critical acclaim and is […]
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Published on Apr 9, 2015 A film by Vince Wilcox. Official music video “O’Spring” from the Miss Lonely Hearts album “O’Spring”, released in 2014. http://misslonelyheartsband.com/
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