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Rj Cowdery

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Released: Jan 28, 2009
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General Info

  • Genre: Acoustic / Folk

    Location Columbus, Ohio, Un

    Profile Views: 25841

    Last Login: 10/15/2011

    Member Since 8/6/2006

    Website www.rjcowdery.com

    Record Label Unknown Indie

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    A few short years ago, Columbus, Ohio based singer songwriter Rj Cowdery changed her life. After years of working in health care she decided to become more focused on making music for a living. She has been making up for lost time ever since. In 2008, she was a New Folk winner at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival, and in 2007, a Mountain Stage NewSong Contest winner. Rj grew up in Belpre, Ohio (a small river town along the West Virginia border). Listening to her family sing at get-togethers provided the inspiration that would lead to singing to old 45’s in her basement: Hank Williams, The Everly Brothers, Elvis, The Beach Boys, Connie Smith, Carol King, Cat Stevens and the Carpenters. To name a few! Rj was shy about singing in front of people but after seeing a Nanci Griffith concert she saw and felt the power of music. “It was like a light switch was turned on. I became more focused on song writing. I wanted to be able to write and play songs that made other people feel the way I felt when hearing an amazing song. I love the intimacy and immediate connection that happens.” Rj started playing guitar in high school. “I don’t remember being all that into playing guitar until I cut the tip of my middle finger off my left hand (mowing accident). After that, I decided I would try and play by making my own 'finger' out of tape. I have had to make some adjustments in my playing, but it hasn’t held me back at all. I think I’ve developed my own style because of it and I couldn’t imagine playing any other way.” In 2008, Rj released her second CD, “One More Door.” A compelling gathering of 13 songs, ”One More Door” - a title very much reflective of the exciting promise of her current career good fortune was recorded live in only two days in Parkersburg, West Virginia with percussionist Ammed Solomon and guitarist Michael Lipton, who are both band members with National Public Radio's Mountain Stage. The sessions for the recording, were produced by renowned singer-songwriter Todd Burge. The disc also features the stellar bass playing of Don Dixon, a veteran singer, songwriter, musician and producer of such pop icons as R.E.M., Marti Jones, Kim Carnes, Hootie & The Blowfish, Marshall Crenshaw and most recently Sid Selvidge. Rj is playing coffeehouses, clubs, festivals and living rooms all over the country. She is very excited to be recording her third album in the fall of 2010. ...... ....<img src="http://cdbaby.name/r/j/rjcowdery2_small.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt="RJ COWDERY: One More Door" style="border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"

  • Members

    Just me and my guitar.... Rj plays a Collings O1A... Bourgois Vintage OM SS... 30th Anniversary L-09 Larrivee... and has a desire to learn to play dobro...hmmmm

  • Influences

    Classic country/bluegrass 60-70's rock current singer songwriters soo many!!

  • Sounds Like

    All Rj all the Time

Status and Mood

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  1. Rj Cowdery

    Going old school at SERFA @ Assembly Inn http://t.co/jXQgsN2RcD

  2. Rj Cowdery

    1st night of SERFA in the books...this where I will be for 5 or so hours. Thank you Jeff Talmadge for… http://t.co/DN0Anhppaj

  3. Rj Cowdery

    New Gig announced in Rockville, MD at Focus Presents House Concert on 1/10/2014 http://t.co/e8ylNshsL2

  4. Rj Cowdery

    Merry Christmas Darling in May at Blue Rock with Billy Crockett, Pat Harris, Charlie Kramsky, and… http://t.co/MLLJz68j7a

  5. Rj Cowdery

    ohhh was awake too early...time for a nap

Videos

Rj Doc

06:16 | 60 plays | Oct 6 2008

Comments

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  • Tina Lowells

    jus stopping by to say hola! ;)

    3 years ago
  • Gar Ragland

    Hi RJ- Great to hear from you. Yes, I hope to see you in Memphis again this February. Best, Gar

    3 years ago
  • Nancy K. Dillon

    Hi, RJ ~ Nice to 'meet' you :-)  I really enjoyed listening to your songs !

    Nancy K

    3 years ago
  • Halfway Home


    Congrats on the 6 String show!
    We are playing up north Sat so dazzle'em!

    Mike


    3 years ago
  • Todd Burge

    RJ. Hope you are enjoying Austin!  Have a bloody mary on a rooftop somewhere while you in town.. just for me.  Love the spicy bloody mary!  Dang it... lets get a gig or two together.
    T

    3 years ago
  • Halfway Home

    It looks like you have a fun trip ahead (if you aren't already gone). We should create a gig for us. Something to get us through the cold winter months.

    Mike



    3 years ago
  • Miss Molly


    MISS MOLLY CD RELEASE PARTY!!!!!
    This Sunday July 26th @ the Thirsty Ear
    1200 w. 3rd ave,
    Grandview, OH
    5pm-11pm

    An amazing night, you don't want to miss! The evening starts at 5 with the accordian stylings of THE BOKI QUARTET, followed by the incredible band MATT MUNHALL at 6pm. At 7 MISS MOLLY band, including a string section (Chase Potter, Megan Palmer, Peter Case) as well as Elisa Nicolas on keys, Ron Hope on Percussion. We will have a raffle, merchandise tents, cupcakes and food!! all ages show, tell all of your friends!!!

    3 years ago
  • Yes, I Am Toast!

    Looks like you're having fun.  Nashville has finally forced recruited me into hosting two writers' nights down here.  14+ years and finally someone's convinced me to do so.  To the 'older' crew, it's funny.  To the 'younger' it's being called a blessing.  To me...it's too much work!!!  But I'm having fun too.  Keep at it, always.  Wish I could go visit the WC ranch when I get up there,  too many people demanding my time.  I might actually make it this time though, a childhood friend lives in the area.  Hopefully, it would be good to see the Todds.

    Blessings Always,
    toast

    3 years ago
  • Carla Seidl

    Very moving performance the other night. Thanks again!

    3 years ago
  • The YaYas

    Can't wait to play together on the 10th! See you soon.

    3 years ago
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