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Karen Fowlie

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BIOGRAPHY Boom bang gal chang, turn out the lights! With an energetic stage presence and honest delivery of acoustic rock songs, Karen Fowlie delivers an exciting show not to be missed. Often she’ll invite her friends Christie McPhee and Tammy Weymouth to stand by her side and create three part harmonies while Frank Sehr captivates the audience with riveting electric guitar solos in original songs about love, sin and other delights. From shows at large festivals like the Mountainfest to more intimate solo performances at private house concerts, Fowlie’s love of performing is evident. In 2011 and 2012, Karen toured with her group for two weeks and was the host of the 2012 Vancouver Centennial Stage in West Vancouver. Karen’s band took the main stage at Great Canadian Bike Rally in both 2011 and 2012, opening the show for Streetheart and Trooper. Besides performing live, Karen’s recorded works have obtained notable local and national exposure. Christmas 2012 Karen released a new song called “Fly”. Songs from Karen’s last CD, “Pushing the Edge” have been added to three compilation CDs, the 2010 “Thunderstruck 9” extreme snowmobiling DVD and several songs have been featured in the Province Newspaper Playlist. Consumers of Hevy D popcorn across Canada have downloaded Karen’s songs, her music represented BC in a Trade Mission to Japan and Karen has received an acknowledgement by BC’s Attorney General for one of her songs. Karen is passionate about building her community through the medium of music. She offers her guidance to youth in the Sea to Sky corridor over the last seven years teaching music and helps them build their stage presence in local talent shows. In addition, Karen encourages adult songwriters to define the sound of their community by participating in a monthly jam she hosts at the Troller Pub in Horseshoe Bay.

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  • Genre: Country / Indie / Rock

    Location Vancouver, Ca

    Profile Views: 825032

    Last Login: 4/20/2013

    Member Since 11/23/2005

    Website www.karenfowlie.com

    Record Label Independent

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    BIOGRAPHY Boom bang band chang, turn out the lights! 2013 is off to a grand start for Karen Fowlie with regular live performances both solo and with her band! She's up at Cypress mountain in the lodge entertaining crowds of 900 people, she's at the Troller pub with her band and she's at other classic venues in and around town. With an energetic stage presence and superb delivery of original songs, Karen Fowlie delivers an exciting show not to be missed. From shows at large festivals like the Great Canadian Bike Rally, the Winter Olympics Torch Run and Plaza of Nations Stage to more intimate solo performances for the City of North Vancouver and private house concerts, Fowlie's love of performing is evident. Often Karen can be seen performing at these gigs with Christie McPhee (vocals), Tammy Weymouth (vocals) and Frank Sehr (guitar) and appreciates the magnitude of their talent. In 2011 and 2012, Karen toured with her group for two weeks and was the host of the 2012 Vancouver Centennial Stage in West Vancouver. Karen's band took the main stage at Great Canadian Bike Rally in both 2011 and 2012, opening the show for Streetheart and Trooper. Besides performing live, Karen's recorded works have obtained notable local and national exposure. Christmas 2012 Karen released a new song called "Fly", featuring the graphic art of Guity Novin. Other music of Karen's has flown to places she didn't expect. Take for example, music her last CD, "Pushing the Edge" (Producer Dale Penner – Holly McNarland, Matthew Good Band). Songs from the disk have been added to three compilation CDs, the 2010 "Thunderstruck 9" extreme snowmobiling DVD and several songs have been featured in the Province Newspaper Playlist. Consumers of Hevy D popcorn across Canada have downloaded her songs, Karen's music represented BC in a Trade Mission to Japan and Fowlie has even received an accolade by BC's Attorney General for her songwriting. Being a mother herself, Karen feels that it is important to help the young people in her community. She's worked with youth in the Sea to Sky corridor over the last seven years helping develop their musical talent. "I enjoy teaching kids sing, play guitar and write their own music", says Fowlie. Karen is starting the process of recording again. Keep your ear to the grapevine for album announcements (appox Fall 2013)! "Wow! …What a great performance you gave Victoria House Concert B! Hope the tour went well' R. Andrew Briggs (Concert Promoter): . "Thank you! You were fantastic and an inspiration!!!! :))) xoxox" Gen Flanagan (Fan) "Loved seeing you in North Van. Your voice is just fabulous." Umeeda Smitlo (CUSO) . "Karen Fowlie brings a genuine warmth and vitality to her stage presence...engaging audiences with a generous mix of positive vibe along with her infectious energy..." B. J. Doyle - Coast Reporter Newspaper (Gibsons, BC) . "Thank you for performing this weekend! You guys sounded great and definitely made a few fans!" Jill, North Vancouver Community Arts Council

  • Members

    KAREN FOWLIE - electric and acoustic guitar, vocals, harmonica

  • Influences

    Emmylou Harris Gram Parsons Hank Williams Ann and Nancy Wilson (Heart) Melissa Etheridge Janis Joplin Colin James Anna Nalick Sheryl Crow Fiona Apple Carlos Santana Prism Doug and the Slugs Bryan Adams Chantal Kreviazuk Holly McNarland Helix Madonna Prince

  • Sounds Like

    A cold popsicle on a hot day. Everything you wanted but didn't receive before now. Neko Case meeting Carrie Underwood. Taylor Swift. Melissa Etheridge Janis Joplin Colin James Anna Nalick Sheryl Crow Fiona Apple Carlos Santana Prism Doug and the Slugs Bryan Adams Chantal Creviazuk Holly McNarland Helix Madonna Police Emmylou Harris Gram Parsons and Carrie Underwood

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