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Sean Rowe
Alternative / Folk / Soul



Albany, New York
United States

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Last Login:  7/9/2009
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Member Since4/27/2005
Band Websiteseanrowe.net
Band Members
Sean Rowe OPENING FOR BOZ SCAGGS - JUNE 22, 2009 8pm
InfluencesJohn Lee Hooker, Tina Turner, Ray Charles, Lou Reed, Velvet Underground, Iggy Pop, Leonard Cohen, Barry White, Al Green, Tom Waits, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Jeanne French, Regina Spektor, Stevie Wonder, Temptations, Bobby Womack, Nina Simone, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Violent Fems, Aretha Franklin, Old gospel music, Cash, Dylan...
Sounds Likeoh, you know...that guy that does that thing...
Record LabelCollar City Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 12 2009 8:00P
PRIVATE SHOW Somewhere, Connecticut
Jun 19 2009 8:00P
THE ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL NY, New York
Jun 22 2009 8:00P
OPENING FOR BOZ SCAGGS - THE HART THEATRE at THE EGG Albany
Jun 27 2009 8:00P
PRIVATE SHOW Springfield, Massachusetts
Jul 9 2009 8:00P
SoNo CAFFEINE Norwalk, Connecticut
Jul 10 2009 8:30P
THE MAIN ST. PUBLIC HOUSE Philmont, New York
Jul 11 2009 9:30P
BROWNS BREWING Troy, New York
Jul 12 2009 8:00P
THE DREAMAWAY LODGE Beckett, Massachusetts
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
THE LAKE HOUSE GRILLE Wells, New York
Jul 22 2009 12:00P
FALCON RIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL Hillsdale, New York
Jul 22 2009 12:00P
THE FALCON RIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL Hillsdale, New York
Jul 24 2009 12:00P
FALCON RIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL Hillsdale, New York
Jul 25 2009 12:00P
FALCON RIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL Hillsdale, New York
Jul 31 2009 1:00P
HATS OFF FESTIVAL Saratoga Springs, New York
Aug 1 2009 6:00P
BEER FEST Glens Falls, New York
Aug 13 2009 6:00P
HIGH FALLS CAFE High Falls, New York
Aug 21 2009 8:00P
BREAD & JAM CAFE Cohoes, New York
Aug 23 2009 8:00P
THE DREAMAWAY LODGE Beckett, Massachusetts
Aug 28 2009 8:00P
THE MUDDY CUP COFFEE HOUSE Saugerties, New York
Sep 4 2009 8:00P
THE ARTS UPSTAIRS GALLERY Phoenicia, New York
Sep 5 2009 8:00P
MOCHA MAYA Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts

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   About Sean Rowe

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BIOGRAPHY

Resonant, robust and resolute: the voice of Sean Rowe is deep, distinct and endearing. A sound so soulful, you would never imagine it came from a Caucasian man.

“As thick and sweet as molasses, Sean Rowe’s baritone is one of those rare singing voices that will leave you forever changed. Like Al Green, Van Morrison, or Gil Scott-Heron at their best…” -Metroland Magazine

Hailing from Troy, New York, Rowe has been writing and performing music for the last decade, perfecting his earthy baritone singing and street-beat inspired guitar playing. His percussive acoustic guitar technique mimics the downbeat of a kick drum, the backbeat of a snare drum, and the harmonic support of a bass player. This large repertoire of sounds coupled with the bottomless power and charming sensitivity of Rowe’s dynamic singing voice make his live performances explosively sparkle.

With his second release Magic (April 21, 2009/Collar City Records), Rowe’s lyrics are objective and passionate, each song portraying a feeling and mood by way of scattered imagery and events. Purveying a wide range of emotions, Magic is filled with life’s most sad and joyful moments. Rowe’s songs bear visions of impressionist paintings of struggle and pain, truth and beauty - undeniably a balance of dark and light. Oftentimes dreamlike, Rowe’s stanzas consist of non-linear glimpses that affect you in a visceral and instinctual manner. In the end, Magic communicates an idea that is emotionally affecting, while still leaving room for subjective interpretation and an element of mystery. There is no mystery, however in the love and admiration of Sean Rowe fans, as the production of Magic was entirely a fan-funded endeavor.

“Listening to Sean Rowe’s Album, Magic, it is hard to decide what is more magical-the dream inducing songs or Sean’s powerful, emotional voice. The big, deep and rich sound pulls on your heart almost to the point of breaking.”-Chris Wienk, Program Director at WEXT-FM

Rowe's official debut album, 27, was re-released on November 2004. The record earned several awards including the prestigious New York Foundation of the Arts Artist Fellowship Grant for music composition.

In the fall of 2005, following the success of 27, Rowe was chosen out of 1,000 American acts to tour throughout the UK for a month under the management of Contemporary Music Events and Artist Services (CMEAS). In late 2007, Rowe was one of four finalists chosen from a pool thousands of songwriters in the Williamsburg Live Songwriter Competition produced by Jezebel Music. Rowe was also selected to perform a showcase event for the 2009 South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival in Austin, Texas.


PRESS QUOTES

"When Rowe gets in front of a microphone, he is transformed into a wizened and grizzled old black griot. He summons up a voice from deep within that begs comparisons to such genre-bending innovators as funk-jazz master Gil Scott-Heron or the late beach bum turned philosopher Ted Hawkins." [Don Wilcock - The Troy Record]

"It seems almost impossible that a performer so slight and Caucasian could produce sounds so bottomless and soulful." [The Skidmore News-Skidmore College]

"Rowe has the uncanny ability in live performance to mimic a 3-piece band."[Metroland Magazine]

“[Rowe has] the grainy, coarse, pulverized and yet full and lumbering voice of a blues singer or an understudy of Tom Waits mixing with the slick, agile, lyrical folk rocking command of a soft-spoken young urban singer/songwriter.” [CD Baby- www.cdbaby.com]


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Sean Rowe's Friends Comments
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hans kreher





Jul 8 2009 6:16 PM

It's good to see original lyrics and hear a new voice,

Thank you,, hans
RAILBIRD





Jul 8 2009 7:52 PM

hey sean ---- the new album sounds great! we're really looking forward to sharing the bill with you tonight
Rogue





Jul 8 2009 9:16 PM

Hail from The Hammer ..m/ !!!
Sam





Jul 8 2009 10:42 PM

thanks for your add. i really like your music! makes me feeling better.
greetings
sam
hans kreher





Jul 9 2009 11:02 AM

Hope to see you live, when we're in your neighborhood,

thank you!
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Jul 8 2009 2:32 PM

THANKS FOR FINDING ME,
GREAT SOUD FROM YOU!!!
BEST WISHES FROM OLDENBURG IN GERMANY.
MANGFRED...

 

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Jul 8 2009 2:57 PM

thanks 4 contact!
best regards from germany
volli





Jul 8 2009 5:27 PM

That sounds great.Thanks a lot.
Best wishes!
tuedel





Jul 8 2009 5:30 PM

great stuff
thx for request
good luck
Sepulcrum





Jul 7 2009 10:05 PM

listening to your album right now.


=]
thanks again.
Blaze (Soco)





Jul 8 2009 1:06 AM

thanks for the add your voice is pretty toxic im a fan
Mills Acoustics





Jul 8 2009 2:23 AM

Welcome to "our little family". We're glad to have you on board.

Sounding good!

MILLS Acoustics, USA
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Jul 4 2009 5:10 PM

merci beaucoup
happy 4th 2 U!
IndieBabexx





Jul 4 2009 5:50 AM

Just showing some love xx




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Troy





Jun 15 2009 11:34 AM

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I added "Wrong Side of the Bed" to my Profile Playlist of MySpace Musician friends.  I also really like "American" and several on the sampler of which I don't know the titles.
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Jun 17 2009 3:30 PM



....good to have you on board...post your peace comment...tell your friends about...thanks for support...peace and love...
ruth





Jun 17 2009 5:51 PM

hello
THANKS 4 THE ADD
very good music and voice!!!
wishing you all the best.
greetings from berlin - ruth

Frauella





Jun 17 2009 5:30 PM

Thanks for the request! I like your music a lot. Have a good time & take care. :)
Aviaja





Jun 17 2009 6:15 PM

Thanks for request.
You have an amacing voice. Hope you visit DK at some point I would love to hear you live.
/ Avi
♠Mel♠





Jun 17 2009 9:43 PM

hi guy,
nice music.
a very nice week and big greetings from germany.
mel
mim





Jun 18 2009 12:28 AM

Hi my new friend :)
I will look and heare the music soon it's possibel for me.
Have a nice day. MIM
didith





Jun 18 2009 4:17 AM

Bonjour,

Merci pour l'invitation.Bel univers musical,très jolie voix,c'est avec plaisir que j'accepte.

Bises Amicales!
Anikh





Jun 18 2009 6:27 AM



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Thanks for the request!!!
Good music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Greetings from Germany!
Bluesy_Girl





Jun 18 2009 1:10 PM

Thanks for your request...
Great sounds & what a voice... ;o)
Keep playin' good music guy... ;o)
All the best from France.
Bluesy_Girl
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Jul 1 2009 7:46 PM

Yo Sean, Our album just dropped today! Check it out.
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