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Rob Owen
Acoustic / Indie / Pop

www.robowenmusic.com



Bay Area, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/10/2009
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   Rob Owen: General Info
Member Since3/6/2007
Band Websitewww.robowenmusic.com
Band Members Rob Owen PAST SHOWS: Red Victorian-San Francisco Barefoot Coffee-Santa Clara Kuumbwa-Santa Cruz Palo Alto Festival of the Arts Foster City Art and Wine Festival MARS Songwriter symposium Mission Ale -San Jose Defense Language Institute- Monterey Vivas- Monterey Black box Cabaret -Monterey Santana Row-San Jose UCSC AAR Benefit-Santa Cruz Santa Clara Songwriter's Showcase Santa Cruz Songwriter's Showcase Club Octane-Monterey Earth Wave Records-Rohnert Park Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival Red Victorian-San Francisco Zelda’s-Santa Cruz North Light Books-Rohnert Park Barefoot Coffee Roasters-Santa Clara Coffee Catz-Sebastopol KMBY-Monterey Blakes on Telegraph-Berkeley Great Bear-Los Gatos Ugly Mug-Soquel Rosie McCann’s-Santa Cruz Studio Z- San Francisco Bocci’s Cellar-Santa Cruz Red Rock Café-Mountain View KJCC –San Jose DanvilleArt and Wine Borders-Los Gatos KDVS-Davis Northwest Pizza-Ashland, OR Ashland Beanery-Ashland, OR Mt.Tabor Theatre-Portland, OR Green Frog Acoustic Tavern-Bellingham, WA C&P-Seattle, WA Luckey's-Eugene, OR Fair Grounds-Santa Clara Recently featured /reviews-bayareabands.com,indieezine.com,starliners.net,Jr'scave Current Radio play: CJMQ88.9FM(Quebec), starliners.net(top 5 requested)wgad.net, jodashradio.co.uk, awesomeradio.net(austrailia),daimacsrockstaion.com, soulclassic247.com,talentshowcaseradio.com whatamusic.com(featured) http://wgad.net/promote.html. View Rob Owen's Sonicbids EPK
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InfluencesPeter Gabriel, Live, Pat Metheny, Youssou N' Dour, Omar Faruk, Dead Can Dance, Sting, Rob Thomas, Lucky Dube, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Krishnamirti, Hui Neng, Ken Weber, Thomas Merton, Pythagorus, Lao tzu, Plato, Martin Johnson Heade, Leonardo, Beethoven, Pliny, Wordsworth, Siddhartha Gautama, Joseph Campbell
Sounds Likesine waves bashing through air molecules
Record LabelEmpty Vessel Music
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2009 1:00P
Private Party Discovery Bay, California
Jul 26 2009 8:00A
Wharf to Wharf SANTA CRUZ
Aug 16 2009 7:30P
Zen Lounge Mountain View, California
Aug 22 2009 5:00P
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts Palo Alto, California

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   About Rob Owen
One thing is guaranteed when you pick up singer-songwriter Rob Owen’s CD: you know that you’ll be feeling a little bit better once you hit “play.” Owen’s songs are simple, intimate gems: equally at home over a cup of morning coffee or a glass of wine well past midnight they celebrate all the wonderful—and not so wonderful—things we each go through everyday. And with his smooth but soulful baritone; pared-down, interesting arrangements and the incredibly visual element running through all of his songs, the melodies stay with you long after his CD runs out. And for that reason, Rob Owen is one of the top up-and-coming singers in Northern California. However, these same songs almost never saw the light of day. For five years, Rob was the lead singer with Oka Road, a progressive rock outfit that toured California pretty heavily, released three critically-acclaimed independent albums and afforded Owen something of a rock-star lifestyle. The band received a short feature on MTV Real World, and before he knew it, they were offered a contract and a chance to be included on the Jenny Lopez swimsuit tour. And it was exactly at that point that the whole thing became a drag: the company, a subsidiary of a major label, wanted all rights to Oka’s current songs and all creative rights to their next CD. “At that point,” recalls Owen, “it turned into a business, and that’s when we all started to get burnt out.” And this is exactly when Owen had his own personal catharsis: he wasn’t looking to be a rock star; instead, he wanted to write honest music, and connect with listeners. The result was Barefoot in the Rain, his 2007 debut—and Owen hasn’t looked back since. Owen’s realizations about himself, music and creative integrity have completely opened up his music. For the first time in a long time, he is perfectly happy to be exactly where he is, as he states in his new single, “Clear Day in July”: “I don’t pray for tomorrow, I give thanks for today.” That celebration of the ‘here and now’ gives his songs a sense of immediacy and they become living, breathing creatures in their own right. It also helps that Owen has an incredibly visual style of writing, as shown later in “Clear Day,” when he sings, “My eye caught light as the shadows splattered, against my faded gray paint job; And all I knew that the tank was full, and the road went past the state line.” Musically, Owen draws on a wide range of colors to paint his songs. Whether it’s a driving indie pop number, laidback ballad, or a more up-tempo John Mayer-esque pop song, there’s always something in his songs to differentiate them: unusual chord progressions and voicings, an unexpected break, or some change in feel or time signature. But nothing is done for effect—only to better tell the story at hand. Anchoring all of these songs is Owen’s voice, which can be achingly beautiful on an acoustic number, and soulful and rocking on his harder numbers. Imagine Jack Johnson’s clear, laidback vibe mixed in with some of the range and tones of Peter Gabriel, and you can appreciate what a singular, compelling vocal sound Owen has developed. Rob Owen is currently finishing up two singles, “Let’s Just…” & “Clear Day in July.” He is continually expanding his fan base: he has gotten considerable airplay on 105.1 KVMR in Nevada City/Tahoe, was featured on the 2008 Yamaha Cubase DVD and has been garnering buzz online at www.myspace.com/robowenmusic and www.robowenmusic.com. This summer he’ll be performing at a number of shows across the Bay Area, including the Foster City Art and Wine Festival, Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival, Kuumbwa’s Songwriter’s Showcase, and Santa Clara Songwriter’s Showcase—as well as a west coast tour from Santa Cruz to Seattle in June to support his new singles. Most recently, “Clear Day in July” was selected for Versailles Records’ compilation Surf Rock 1 & 2, to be released this summer. The CD will be distributed nationwide at Wal-Mart, Target and Virgin Mega Store. http://wgad.net/promote.html.

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Liam Titcomb





Jul 7 2009 5:34 PM



Hey guys,



I'm hitting the road in a couple of weeks to raise money for War Child,
Coast-to-coast – 50 cities – ALL PROCEEDS TO WARCHILD. Why? 66% of all
war victims are CHILDREN. Shocked like me? War Child helps these
children that have been affected by war. Check out the new blog – the
whole story is up there. Love to have you be a part of it.

You’ll find a Blog, Tour page and a Bio page. I’ll be blogging daily from the road.



http://www.liamtitcomb.com/warchild/



I've also got this “widget” for a FREE download of 5
songs. Please send it on to your peeps – to help raise awareness of War
Child and the tour.





You can also embed this widget in your facebook, myspace etc. I’d really appreciate that.

We have permission from Sony ATV publishing to give the songs away from now till the end of the tour... So let’s work it.

Thanks,



-Liam


S.R. Recording Studio





Jun 26 2009 7:05 PM

Full Circle Flyer
Jenn





Jun 24 2009 1:12 AM

Have I told you that I REALLY like the new U-tube videos??
Amor Loco





Jun 8 2009 8:50 PM

Great songs and vibe! Thanks for the friendship!!

ocean Pictures, Images and Photos
Jenn





May 9 2009 1:37 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpUC_Tb1vt4

Rob ~ It's the little things like your voice and words that make my days good and the world better. I often think of ways how someone would leave their mark in the world today.... It's someone like you Rob, that inspire others and make our hearts swell and our spirits sing! By far my favorite so far!! Can't wait to hear more this summer!!
The Attachments





May 6 2009 5:59 PM

155 Fell st in SF
The Attachments





May 5 2009 9:33 PM

Hi there! Please join us at The Rickshaw Stop on Thursday at 8:45PM. It's gonna be fun!
Scott Joseph Phares





May 2 2009 4:06 AM

i'm just watching youtube stuff, stand up comedy and such :)
what are you up to mr owen?
Makeshift Innocence





Apr 30 2009 11:04 PM

Hey!!

We wanted to stop in and say hi. We have a few updates for you. We have been working on our new album. Our first single off of it is on our myspace page. It is called "Your Body", go check it out and let us know what you think. We love hearing the feedback. We hope your year is going well so far. As for us, we have been keeping busy. We are getting ready to take off on our first tour. We are crossing Canada. Never forget that it is people like you who allow us to continue on the road we are on. You can check out our latest blog to see how you can get some FREE Makeshift Innocence shirts and cd's....Anyways, hope the rest of 2009 treats your right. Don't be shy, we would love to hear back from you.

Cheers
Makeshift Innocence
Kat Spitz





Apr 30 2009 10:53 PM

How funny that you would ask! I JUST changed my mood to "enlightened" about 5 seconds ago....and I only felt that way for a fleeting moment. :) It was cool while it lasted. I'm confused again. :D Peace, Kat
Pascal





Apr 28 2009 10:53 PM

Bonjour Rob
Thanks for the friendly add and message
You have a good sound in your music
I really appreciate your voice
best wishes from France
Pascal
WASTED WONDERLAND





Apr 28 2009 9:08 AM

RIGHTCHO RIGHTCHO WITH ALL YOUR POSITIVE VIBES YOU GAVE ME A PUSH AND NOW I JUST KEEP SWINGING

PEACE AND LOVE AND THE LITTLE KIDS INSIDE US THAT KEEP US SANE EVEN IF WE WERE INSANE KIDS

TRE

WASTED WONDERLAND



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~HEATHER~





Apr 3 2009 1:54 AM

I love your music keep up the gr8t work!!!!
Jean Cabbie & The Secret Admirer Society





Mar 31 2009 10:10 PM

Hi Rob:
Thanks for your request. Good song previews at your page.
You are invited to visit us and check out new song previews from our latest cd release "After Hours" including the updated blogs.
Continued success. Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Jean Cabbie & The Secret Admirer Society
subjektochange





Mar 31 2009 8:05 PM

hi rob, saw you on our myspace friends and though I'd drop a note. Subjektochange is making there SF debut at the hotel utah on tuesday april 14th. We are asking everyone to come out and tell there friends. It's shaping up to be a great night.
Thanks!
GLIEM





Mar 31 2009 6:04 PM

Hi Rob, congratulations on getting signed to an indie label!
Great to hear. All the best in your music career.
Lisa





Mar 26 2009 11:21 PM

Thanks for the friend request!!!!
Great Girls Blouse





Mar 17 2009 2:32 PM

How about Cafe Du Nord, Rockit Room, Hotel Utah???
Great Girls Blouse





Mar 16 2009 12:55 PM

Congratulations on getting signed. That is wonderful news. Our calender is completely open. We would love to put a show together.
What did you have in mind?
Makeshift Innocence





Mar 4 2009 9:19 PM

Hey since your our friend we figured we would let you know that our NEW SINGLE "Your Body" is up. Feel free to check it out. Its not what you expect. I would bet money on it lol. We also put our official music video for "Life On Empty" on our profile & YouTube for your eyes and ears. I hope you enjoy.
Your Friends
Makeshift Innocence
Crystina Maez





Mar 4 2009 1:18 PM

Hi Rob, let the light shine your way and the stars guide your steps.
D.T. Wright





Mar 4 2009 1:38 AM

Hey Rob just dropped by to listen a bit. Keep up the great work Brother and hope to meet you in the near future.

Peace & God Bless,
DTW
Natasha Humble





Mar 3 2009 12:02 PM

Hey there :)

How lovely it is to receive a wonderful comment from you. Thank you. You know, it's such an honour to be in your thoughts. You are so very kind to think of me.


Well..

Things in general around my neck of the woods, are crazy at the moment - I think I may have disconnected with the light a little.. The space I'm in seems much darker than usual, and even the simplest of tasks, are to be honest, rather arduous.. You know that place.. I know you know that place. To be able to write such amazingly uplifting songs as you do, would need you to have an appreciation, and an understanding of the flip-side of those inspirational melodies and lyrics..

So.. On that note..

How are things in your neck of the woods? Please tell me that the sun is shining ever-so brightly, that it vehemently struggles to compete with the innate light that you radiate from within!

Much love,
Xo Tash oX
Natasha Humble





Feb 19 2009 8:50 AM

Hey Rob :)

I just thought I would stop by to have a listen to 'Clear Day in July' again.. I needed some cheering up!! So, thank you :) Your music did the trick!

Hope you are feeling loved and blessed, and surrounded by light.

Take care,
Xo Tash oX
Slightly Generic [NEW RECORDINGS OUT NOW!]





Feb 17 2009 11:41 AM

Heya!! Here's a quick reminder we're playing Pentre this week with our good friends The Day Beofre Mortality!

This night is gonna be amazing! and after that, night out in Chester?
It's all gravy!

McLeans Club, 8:00pm, £4 on the door!

xxx
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