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Drew Bowden
Surf / Roots Music / Folk Rock

Drew Bowden singer/songwriter/guitarist



Whangamata, Waikato
New Zealand

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Member Since1/21/2007
Band Websiteitunes.com/drewbowden3
Band Members Drew ( gats/vox/perc & bass etc) with many friends along the way........
Influences Jimi Hendrix, Beatles, Bob Marley, Bruce Cockburn, T Rex, Jethro Tull, The Doors, Hello Sailor, Radiohead, Led Zep, Ben Harper, Michael Hedges, Talking Heads, Lou Reed, Wishbone Ash, Echo and the Bunnymen, Joni Mitchell, Pink Floyd, Gene Vincent, and plenty more Out Comes The Sun

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Record LabelOde Records.co.nz , Soundvault.com.au
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Drew Bowden
itunes.com/drewbowden3 .. Drew was raised in Taupo, New Zealand.He recorded his first demos in Melbourne, 1985, with a little help from Robbie Dillan(Colin Hay Band) , Bill McDonald(Paul Kelly)Steve Williams(JoJoZep) & James Reyne(Australian Crawl). 85 Formed 1st band "The Rockweilers" playing bars and clubs in Melbourne. 86 Joined rock band "Rooda" with Pete Warren ,Dave Gent & Andy Langsford for a rocking 6 months around NZ, including some special guests such as Dave Dobbyn, Graham Brazier, Dilworth Karaka & sadly missed Charlie Tumahai .We recorded an EP @ Stebbings Studio(Auckland) 87 teamed up with Pete again, Paul Scott Ace Mason & Martin ONeill forming "Big Trouble" house band for the Palladium niteclub in Christchurch,NZ.Recorded a bunch of songs @Niteshift studio. 89 "Big Trouble" became a 3 piece with Pete on drums, Marty on bass and myself on gat. We toured around the South Island staying in Queenstown for the winter to arrive at a well earned break around October. 90 "No Trouble" Marty & I rocking around the Nelson region with an EPS and "Yuanita" 91 I travelled to LA meeting some fine people helping me along the way. 92 Formed "Strange Desire" with Geoff Hern(bass), Michael Stirling (gat) & Jessie White(drums), heading for Queenstown again. Drew met up with ole buddy Ross McDermott and beagan plotting how to record his first Cd. 94 Began Solo.. 95 Back to hometown Taupo more gigs solo & duo with Marin Leusink 96 Began rumaging for recording equipment. 98 Finalist in NZ Showcase TV1. 00 Released debut CD "Out Comes The Sun" Produced by Ross.Musicians include Ross,Geoff, Michael, Micky Ututoanga(drums). Made the move to Melbourne (Mornington Peninsula) with my family. 04 Released "The Waters Edge" in Auz. Band members included Ross & Geoff(bass), Michael(gat & bvz),Geoff Duncan(gat), Cam Hyde(keys), Andy Richardson, Richard Teone & Grant Weinstein (drums) Gigged around Melbourne and The Peninsula for the next 18 months. 05 June I put my gats in the Shed & closed the doors in need on some inspiration. November I got a call from Adam Johnstone (Soundvault records) saying a worldwide TV show wanted 2 songs from 'The Waters Edge" . Feeling inspired he reopened the "Shed" but couldnt see his gats as the creepers had gone wild thru the gaps in the wall.He pruned them all back and started writing again.He should have taken a photo!! 07 New years day eve recorded 8 live solo acoustic songs "Live in The lounge" at Donnelly's Crossing, Northland NZ whilst on holiday,with friends and family just cruising around the house. OCT began recording with Pete & Chris in The Shed DEC 08 Completed "Be Still" Drew Bowden 3 Cd MARCH 09 "Be Still" release in NZ so far have had great revues.Check blog. JUNE 09 Peaceful Now receiving worldwide airplay through TheColoradoWave watch this space!!!! Rock on Indie RadioMySpace Layouts

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The Trews





Jun 30 2009 7:26 PM

Hi!
Have a great day!
GO THE SAINTS!





Jun 11 2009 7:44 AM

heey drew wats up how are ya?.i said hey to mac,hedi.and tane.i will call u sune bye x
Nicholas Roy





May 5 2009 1:46 AM

Thanks a lot for that! your stuff sound great!!
Nicholas
John Pippus





Mar 12 2009 4:44 AM

The Newtown Fest was a lot of fun. Great sound system. Barrie's a real pro. Thanks again for the hook up. We're leaving NZ on the weekend. I really enjoyed the beach at Whangamata and the whole laid back scene around there. Too bad we couldn't connect in person. See you when I do. (P.S.
Little Bushmen and the Nok were amazing at Newtown)
ness





Mar 5 2009 8:45 PM

heya, can't wait to see you guys...not long now!! xxx
DyLaNツ





Mar 4 2009 7:33 AM

dylan,

hey guys how are and hows N.Z
hope your havin an awsome (mean) time haha, cant wait to see ya again,
hows the music goin, jesse's made a band and practicing out there alot he loves the shed :)
simba is missing u guys like crazy,
every ones missing u guys. oh and i heard the surf was sik up there any way miss u guys sooooooo much.
bye xxx
John Pippus





Feb 23 2009 7:23 PM

Hey Drew. I'm in Auckland, heading up to Kaitaia today, then down your way in about a week. Playing in Wellington on Sunday March 8th.
Aaron Roberts - Album out now!





Feb 21 2009 1:43 AM

Hey mate, listened to the album several times, brilliant, great achievement , worth waiting for.

cheers
Aaron
Chris Haylock





Feb 5 2009 12:11 PM

Hey Bro ! Big cheers for the discs, Marty was around tonite with presents 4 us.
Peace to all of you over there XO
The Fabulous, Most Groovy Brilleaux





Jan 27 2009 9:40 AM

Hey Drew!All the best with your future projects & thanks for your friendship.
Cheers from Tauranga!
Tommy Mac





Dec 25 2008 4:36 AM

heidi and drew !
we are sitting round at Janet and gregs looking at all your excellent photos and your gorgeous boys, half cut on xmas day, and missing you! can we come and visit? when shall we get together ? looks like a nice life..... love and kisses mel, si, janet, greg, louie, rudie, jack, tom, jude and eden ..... we miss you! xxxxx
SAFI





Dec 19 2008 10:16 PM

hey drew how are u? and everyone else mum says hi to everyone.
PRESIDENT ROOTS





Dec 17 2008 11:08 PM

Hey Drew

Merry Crimbo to all your clan. And I'll pop a real one in the post real soon.

Cheers

Simon
John Pippus





Dec 15 2008 10:12 PM

yes all good silliness to you as well. we've got snow on the ground as i type, so that helps it look like a xmas card. see you in a couple of months.
JR





Dec 15 2008 9:11 AM

Im sure your settling in just nicely in the land of the long white cloud..Digging the new stuff mate.."turn the tables" is a fave! We miss you down the peninsula..love to your better half and keep in touch.
Cheers and merry christmas!
JR
John Pippus





Dec 1 2008 2:28 AM

I'm starting to do my homework for my NZ visit. Reading Ngaio Marsh's autobiography (love it) and finding musicians beyond the Finn family. Lydia Cole for one. She is only 21, but wow, what a talent.
THE FUMES





Nov 22 2008 3:13 AM

G'day there..
brad kennedy





Nov 22 2008 8:56 PM

Drew,hey bruv!!!
"peaceful now" & "turning the tables", sounding awesome i must say!
repeated plays and hearing new things all the time...

cheers 2 you and love to Hiedi and the lads.
see you in the future, til then keep rippin em out!

oN tHe UpSiDe D.
cheers, BK.
Natalie Elms





Nov 15 2008 11:37 PM

Heya Drew!! Lovely to hear from you, where bouts in NZ you at? I'm heading back there next week, just did a six month stint in London, phew, coming home to rest and reassess!! Lots of love to you, Heidi, and the boys xxox
halkrow





Nov 10 2008 1:51 AM

hi drew
kerry tells me you are going to the dc hood in summer. might see ya there ok. p.s your new trax sound choioioioice
peace
PRESIDENT ROOTS





Nov 3 2008 9:13 AM

mmmm Thats some groovy peace tune you got there Drew.Sweet slide playing look out Mr. Cooder.
marty williams





Oct 28 2008 1:09 PM

:)
sweet brother
real & true
lovin' yr journey
bring on summer
peace
m
Chris Haylock





Oct 27 2008 9:48 AM

wow bro, great to finally hear some sounds, congrats on all the work ! You have been busy.

talk soon.
C
Liam





Sep 16 2008 11:08 AM

hey drew hows things been going? just wondering if the new cd is out yet? and also i lost my old cd of yours and wondering where i can buy another one. well hope is all and well.
say hi to the family for me
John Pippus





Oct 23 2008 9:48 PM

'learn to crawl' is playing on my computer here in vancouver... thanks for barrie's number, i'll be in touch... love those pix you've got there.. the native bush, and looking out to kapiti... the plan is to be down there in late jan or early feb... so let's make some music my friend.
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