Michael Bowers
Performer, Songwriter
Genre:  Urban Folk
Region: US / Europe

Presenting music which has been referred to as "folk with an attitude" and "urban campfire music," Michael Bowers is rapidly becoming known as a first rate songwriter and engaging, talented performer. His lyrics range from the heartfelt to humorous, always with both feet on the ground, but with eyes toward the horizon. The music he writes shows influences of blues, jazz, country, and the best of the singer-songwriter tradition.

New Release!
reluctant believer
2004
Produced by Tom Prasado-Rao

LIVE!

"Michael's music is worth hearing and should be heard!"

"The music is as promised about love and relationship and being human and about transformation. Songs to hear again and again. Selma - Michael heard Jessie Jackson say to take that shame and guilt as a white child growing up in Selma, and do something good with it. In Selma in 1963 there was a population of 29,000 of whom 15,000 were black and fewer than 100 registered black voters. When Michael was 12 they were talking about voting rights. And whites were focused not on what was right, but on their own fears. This is a powerful song!”

RECORDED

"The 12 songs on this album are virtually all by Bowers…a mature writer with something to say. …These are good songs conveying meaningful messages. Overall, Bowers can be proud of a solid piece of work. …Take a listen.”

"Bluesy, jazzy melodies and lyrics as strong as anybody's on the market. I was extremely impressed. I'm counting on my radio friends to snap to it."

"Very nice. The songs are thoughtful and not preachy, and nicely presented. Angel on My Shoulder is now in rotation on KEOS."

"I like the music very much. I will give lots of air play to this CD."

"A great record--Michael has a very special and expressive voice, meaningful lyrics, and an oh so wonderful way of guitar playing. Every song is strong enough to be heard or played (on the air)."

"A big thanks. It is always great to hear a "real words in music" artist. I really enjoy your work."

VENUES

Michael Bowers is based near Washington D.C. and travels the continental United States throughout the year. He has performed at many styles of venues, and is equally comfortable on the intimate coffeehouse, college or festival stage. He is also an excellent conference speaker and performer.

RADIO

Traditional, internet and XM radio throughout the United States and Europe are now being serviced with “Reluctant Believer,” Michael Bower’s brand spankin’ new cd.

OF NOTE

Michael also co-bills with Siobhán Quinn, his wife, on both tour and weekend-shot gigs.