Mike Cowan-Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals/ Jimmy Burt-Bass Guitar/ John Burt-Steel Guitar/Marshall Davis-Lead Guitar/ Rikk Henefield- Drums.
Influences
Buck Owens, Dwight Yoakum, Dale Watson, Merle Haggard, Moe Bandy, Alan Jackson, Ray Price, George Strait, Rodney Crowell, Vern Gosdin, George Jones, Bob Wills, Johnny Rodriguez, Gary Stewart
Mike Cowan was raised in Devine, Tx. and was influenced at a very early age by music. He grew up listening to hundreds of his dad’s records. Everything from Ray Price to the Beatles. Quote: “We didn’t have playstations or computers back then like kids have today. We didn’t even have cable TV till I was already a teenager. So I played a lot of records. I especially liked Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, and Jim Reeves. Everywhere I went I was surrounded by music. My mom played the organ at different churches we attended. My Grandpa Cowan turned me on to Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. He showed me how to play a few chords on an old guitar, and I took it from there. My Uncle Danny Cowan is a Blues guitarist Icon in the San Antonio area”. Mike has fronted a few different bands throughout the years, such as: The One Night Stand Band, The Lone Star Music Company, Country Fever Band, and The Wooden Nickel Band. He has shared the stage with such legends as Darrell McCall, Hank Thompson, Johnny Rodriguez, Johnny Gimble, and Adolph Hoffner. He is also a published songwriter, and has written a number of songs that the Mike Cowan Band performs. His latest CD is due out July 1st of 2008. Mike wrote 9 out of the 12 songs. The CD is titled “Easy Chair”. Mike now makes his home in Luling Texas with his wife Cindy and their two children Loren and Cody.
Hi Mike, It sure was nice to find out that your song Aprils Fool was included on Country Hot Disc in Europe. I hope that all the listeners enjoy! Keep up and have a Great Week.
Thanks Mike for your friendship, and boy you sound gooood!Just got back from Nashville from recording my new album (Saturday Night)so lots going on right for me back here in Europe(England) so for now-Thank you very much -(see how that works). God bless, sam........
PS! If You are a singer or poet, for goodness sakes send us some music! Contact us @ tamaraboatright@hotmail.com or by telephone 936 288 0832 cause we PLAY music here and we want to PLAY your music!
Of course we would love to play your music!
If you have CD’s recorded for RADIO AIRPLAY send them to
Ralph & Tamara 617 S Liberty San Augustine TEXAS 75972
Hey you guys kicked ass Saturday night!! Get with me soon so we can book some more dates for 09. Eveyone cant wait 4 yall to come back. I always enjoy workin when yall r here.
Hey Mike! I had a great time witching you and the band perform at the caberet in Seguin this past saturday. Ive done nohing but listen to your cd ever since then. It's a great cd by the way, you did a great job! Too bad your taking a 2 month break, but as soon as you start playing at dance halls again, i'm going to be at every one! Oh, and my favorite song is Single Standard Time! It's on my profile!! :) -Kelley
sorry i dont know how to spell like the pics of use at the coast thats nice going there this weekend gona be fun well thats all i got to say see you next weekend
