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Matt Bowlin
Country / Western Swing / Folk

""Road Tested...Honkytonk Approved""

Oklahoma
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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Member Since5/3/2008
Band Websitemattbowlin.com
InfluencesMusical Influences...Let's start with God. I don't pretend to be a saint, but He's the reason I'm able to sing and play at all as a matter of fact. Be it a dark song or a light song. A song of stumbling or a tune of redemption. A few years ago I traded in my guns and gear for a guitar and a microphone. Something else influenced me and now this is the plan and the road I will travel. Who inspires me down this road? I have a few singers, a few songwriters and instructors to mention. I'm under the influences of: Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, George Strait, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Hank Willaims Jr, Chips Moman, Kris Kristopherson, Dwight Yoakam, Buck Owens, Tom Russell, Billy Joe Shaver, John Prine, Jim Croce, Johnny Paycheck, Jimmy Buffet, George Jones, Alan Jackson, Chris Ledoux, Charlie Daniels, Travis Tritt, Bob Wills, Hank Thomspson, Toby Keith, Hoyt Axton, David Allan Coe, Hanks Williams III, Conway Twitty, Jerry Reed, Gene Watson, Keith Whitley, Gary Allan, Dierks Bentley, Kevin Fowler, Bruce Robison, Gary P. Nunn, Robert Earl Keen, Steve Earle, Ray Charles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Allman Brothers, The Steve Miller Band and my SPC music professors - John Hartin, Joe Carr, Mike Carraway, Scott Faris, Jay Lemon, Ed Marsh, Tim McCasland, Steve Williams, Matt Quick, Lesa Wood, Mickey Vasques....I gotta be leaving some out, the list is long yet distinguished.///////// Favorite authors: John Fante, Charles "Hank" Bukowski, Carson McCullers, Larry McMurtry, John Steinbeck, Louis L'Amour, William Least Heatmoon, Kinky Friedman////////// Favorite Songs: "Modern Day Drifter" (Dierks Bentley), "Final Attaction" (Kris Kristopherson), "Ramblin' Fever" (Merle Haggard), "On The Road Again" (Willie Nelson), "The Ride" (David Allan Coe), "Ramblin Man" (Hank Williams), "I've Always Been Crazy" (Waylon Jennings), "I Got A Name" (Jim Croce) seem to speak the most to me in this life I live.///////// My Favorite listen when I'm on the road: The Tom Russell CD, 'Hot Walker'
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   About Matt Bowlin
Matt Bowlin is a musical nomad in pursuit of a dream. After serving six years in the Armed Forces (U.S.M.C), Matt left a promising career in the military to gamble on a different roll, one in the music business. "I started writing lyrics about a year before my second enlistment was up," Matt explained, "Until then, it was an undiscovered God given gift and I figured I'd better do something with it. I wanted to learn to play the guitar, study voice, learn to perform and I remembered a college where you could learn to do just that.” Arriving in west Texas, Matt enrolled in the commercial music program at South Plains College in Levelland. The college commercial music program is credited with alumnus such as, LeAnne Womack, Heath Wright (Richochet), Jedd Hughes, Natalie Maines (Dixie Chicks), and many more. As a student, Matt performed with S.P.C.’s ‘Thursday Nite Live’, one of the college’s most prestigious audition ensembles. Later, Matt broadened his performing style, trying his hand at Western Swing and was awarded S.P.C.'s 2004-2005 male vocalist of the year in country/western swing. Influenced by a steady diet of country music by the late Waylon Jennings, American Icon, Willie Nelson, Texas balladeer George Strait and a hint of the innovative Jim Croce, Matt’s booming baritone voice fuses the sounds of traditional country, western swing and southern rock. Bowlin’s versatility allows him to cover a range of classics, as well as his own songs. "I started singing more of my originals after a foot-stomping experience in Luckenbach, Texas, a town made famous by the 1977 number one hit," Matt explains, "The bartender talked me into picking up the house guitar and singing a tune. It's like a tradition down there to pass around the house guitar. Everyone plays." The song Matt sang, "Honky Tonk Fate" (an original), revved up tourists and locals alike. "In a music mecca like Luckenbach, it was amazing to have people clapping, stomping, playing guitars and singing along on the chorus. It was a rush, Matt says." I was thrilled they were into the song. It was about the best compliment I could have received." Since his experiences in Luckenbach and Levelland, Matt has continued to write and perform his music in traveling bands. He has been on the road consistently since the spring of 2006, performing in Arizona, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Tennessee. He was a district finalist for Nashville Star in 2006, opened shows for Flynnville Train (ShowDogRecords) and Cody McCarver (PLC Records) in 2007, and legendary greats, B.J. Thomas and Billy Joe Royal. “Opening a show like that was the privilege of a life time,” Bowlin said. Chips Moman handed him that opportunity after hearing Matt sing a few duets with another singer at the 2007 National Cornbread Festival. “We were having fun with some oldies and Chips happened to be there,” Bowlin recalled. “He asked Garrett Myles and I if we’d like to come down to La Grange and open for B.J. and Billy Joe with the Memphis Boys as the house band. Jumping at the opportunity, sharing the stage that night I thought, ‘wow, this is the life for me!”

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The Dynamic Duo





Jul 4 2008 11:05 AM

Thanks. Change of plans though - my car is having issues so we have to go back to Chattanooga. :( We're BBQing in Anniston today and driving back this evening. Todd starts work Monday - I will reengage in the job search.
Hope you get to see some fireworks! Hugs, Rach-L
~( . )( . )~ S.Sauser





Jul 4 2008 9:41 AM

You bet. Anytime.
Paxton and I wish you a Happy 4th of July!!!! We miss you!
The Dynamic Duo





Jul 2 2008 10:44 AM

We are settled in. We have the futon ready for you, too! ;) Glad you got the cds - hope you enjoy the dylan stuff - it's good. We're off to B-ham tomorrow for Todd's Tom Waits concert and then Athens for the 4th.
Miss you bunches!
Jilly





Jul 1 2008 7:30 PM

Hey Buddy..haven't forgot about you! I just want to take the time to give you as much detail as you did me..:) Hope your doing good! When do you come back my way..we need to have a visit! J
~( . )( . )~ S.Sauser





Jun 27 2008 7:00 PM

Hey. DC Days is fastly approaching.
Make your reservations at the Sauser Inn located outside of Ford KS!
TINA MARIE





Jul 1 2008 4:54 AM

HELLO MATT, HOPE THINGS ARE GOING GREAT! TINAHello
Vision of Sound By Teri aka MandolinDoll:)





Jun 27 2008 4:27 PM

SKIP SKIP SKIP.... O YEAH HIT REWIND AND PLAY WHITE SQUARES... AGAIN AND AGAIN!

;)))
Dynamike





Jun 26 2008 11:52 PM

I'll be there with bells on... I'm thinking we need to get a river trip together sometime that weekend as well. Nothing like showing up to a Sunday wedding hung over and sunburnt.

Yeah, the last time we were all together... that was when we all had the frickin tuberculosis or something. Blech!

See you around, brother.
Keep on pickin!
TINA MARIE





Jun 26 2008 9:12 PM

HOWDY COWBOY! THE MORE I HEAR YOUR SONGS! THE MORE I WILL B YOUR FAN! KEEP THE DREAM! TINA MARIEcountry music
TINA MARIE





Jun 25 2008 9:50 AM

HELLO! LOVE YOUR SONGS! KEEP UP YOUR DREAMS! SEE YOU ON CMT ! TINA MARIETHANKS FOR THE ADD! SEXY COWGIRL CHROME PLABOY ART
Melissa





Jun 25 2008 7:48 AM

well, that's the life of a cowboy for ya! I'll survive, I'm just going to have to be the grown-up around here for a while! So how's life?
Joe





Jun 24 2008 8:47 AM

Yes we opened for the Playboys on Friday night! Townsends book is really good. Camp bluegrass is July 20.

joe
Ronnie





Jun 23 2008 11:25 AM

Zupdog?Five more shows,then I get on the tour bus with this band!Traveling first Class!
J Rock





Jun 23 2008 7:29 AM

Damn the Man
Matthew





Jun 22 2008 4:31 PM

Fool U know I am a Bronco-Maniac!
'Chele





Jun 19 2008 7:04 PM

Hey, Matt!! Don said to let you know we cook a hog every Christmas...minus the water hose...LMAO!!! So come one over anytime!!! Luv Ya...Mick' :-)
Slick Nickel Band Yuma AZ





Jun 19 2008 6:36 PM

Hi.....welcome, and thanks for dropping by our site.

Thank you too for the add, and for the friendship.

Here's hoping you have a fantastic week.


Thanks For The Add
BABY NEEDS NEW SHOES!





Jun 15 2008 1:50 PM

Your new web page looks great!!! Hope it is just the beginning of the real world discovering the real deal! Best of luck! xo Mimi
Matt





Jun 14 2008 9:01 PM

Yes Sir I am. We just got started cutting Thursday and it's going well. If we can keep dry weather we should finish in a couple of weeks. Hope things are going good there.
~( . )( . )~ S.Sauser





Jun 12 2008 7:31 PM

MATTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Miss you man. Talk soon.
Come visit us!
Vision of Sound By Teri aka MandolinDoll:)





Jun 11 2008 3:40 PM

Listen here HIGHWAY MAN~ You know
old route 66 takes you right by my house so you best be putting that on the map of stops if you leave that dusty Oklahoma! Ya know it beautiful here in Missouri right now!
Love the photo on the music player! ;))) good choice!
J Chad





Jun 11 2008 5:54 PM

im all in i'll even provide the ammo!! let's get it on
J Rock





Jun 10 2008 2:56 PM

I talked to David today, and he mentioned having a spot for you to work and stay if you chose. No big deal though. Give me a call later on bud.
The Mason Dixons





Jun 10 2008 2:11 PM



Next Shows:
Friday, June 13- Salida Depot w/ David Allan Coe- Big Lake, MN
Saturday, June 14 - Buffalo Days - Buffalo, MN
Friday, June 20 - Pickle Park - Fridley, MN
Saturday, June 21 - Shortstop - Fridley, MN
The Dynamic Duo





Jun 10 2008 11:00 AM

You've got a place to stay in Chattanooga starting this Saturday! :)
DREW SCOTT





Jun 9 2008 9:30 PM

Hey Matt, Just sayin hi and if you do go on that highway c'mon to El Paso
J Rock





Jun 7 2008 8:52 PM

Probably barbecue, beer, and fireworks. You are welcome to come join.
BABY NEEDS NEW SHOES!





Jun 5 2008 3:49 PM

Hey Baby Boy! Glad to hear you R back up and running! As U know, the SOUTH's are headed NORTH! Chattanooga sounds sooooo much better than ALA!! Maybe we will see you there! xo mimi
Sgt. Soul Spank





Jun 3 2008 1:10 AM

Life and music, just trying to take everything as simple and smooth as possible, with a little help from nature and the almighty pitcher of domestic- God willing.

Haven't figured out the meaning to life yet, but if you listen to the Stanley Brothers in a cloudy haze I think you can get real close.

It's so good to hear from you thanks for writing. I don't know exactly when but there's a night or two some weekend soon where this band I am in will be in Idabel, OK. Phil's Big Rock I think. I'll have to mapquest it and check my schedule over on the Randy Allen myspace on my top friends real quick.

And we need to get together and play some honky tonk pretty bad.
I got the fever 'n' yearnin'
Laura





May 31 2008 11:24 PM

(whispered) Soo hot...that Al Gore won a Nobel prize just mentioning your name......
Tami





Jun 1 2008 12:26 PM

Posted the pics from your trip. Got a great one of your performance, the friends don't look too bad either.
Jim





May 30 2008 1:57 AM

Good to see ya back on here, my friend.
TequilaGirls





May 29 2008 7:56 PM

Hey Matt,
Just wanted to invite you to drop by our revamped website. We'd love for you to be a part of tequilaMedia.
Just click on our logo. Cheers!


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May 20 2008 6:43 PM

thank you sir, I got here fine...I hope your journey faired well for you as well..
the book sounds interesting and I won't forget yours...right now I am reading; The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis you should give it a read although it is very dark it has promising views on human life and how easily we can be changed or altered in our life...well maybe not all of us...

"Even if a particular train of thought can be twisted so as to end in our favour,you will find that you have been strengthening in your patient the fatal habit of attending to universal issues and withdrawing his attention from the stream of immediate sense experiences"

I hope you enjoy this quote as much as I did when comparing it to are modern society and think of the patient that is