Sarah Bowman- Vocals, Guitar
Claire Bowman- toys that make noise
Malcolm Burn- Producer Sandrine Burn- Profile photos
Influences
Gillian Welch, Patty Griffin, Emmylou Harris, Anais Mitchell, Cat Power, Simon and Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Indigo Girls, Palestrina, The Avett Brothers, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Buddy and Julie Miller, Bach, Brahms, Beethoven
Sounds Like
I quote Matt Morelock of WDVX in Knoxville, TN on our broadcast this March: "I always say that The Bowmans sound is like- if Simon and Garfunkel were two twin sisters from Iowa." and Jeff on WDOD in Chattanooga, "The female Jayhawks!" and Al Moss AMA, Nashville "Female Simon and Garfunkle..." (again!) Yes, but we rock a wee bit harder than those guys do...
With harmonies that seem to come from one astonishing voice, The Bowmans share a rare, near telepathic musical bond. The touring twins are a Brooklyn based “roller coaster” duo, ranging from poignantly captivating to serendipitously joyful. Their music is concurrently sophisticated and imaginative, blending together the preserved vulnerability and abandoned glee of their Iowa childhood. The Bowmans deeply move and delight their audience world wide with uncanny, evocative, and unforgettable performances. Albums: The Bowmans, produced by Malcolm Burn, Far From Home. We are independent artists.
We have had an incredible 2009, thanks to all of you and your support from everywhere that you are, and where we were and will be again! Please look above for upcoming shows.
Now available: The Bowmans, self titled album, produced by MALCOLM BURN (Grammy winner Emmylou Harris Red Dirt Girl) and mastered by GREG CALBI. (Bob Dylan Modern Times)
A very warm thanks to all of those who supported the making of this album.
The BBC Radio 2 Bob Harris show featuring The Bowmans was aired on May 16. Thanks, UK fans!
PRESS
"[I’ve] been wanting to get The Bowmans in studio for a long time since hearing their first album, Far from Home… "
- Bob Harris, BBC 2 Whispering Bob Harris Show (May 16, 2009)
"…Their music resonates with a distinctive personality all its own…their gentle demeanor finds them wistful and whimsical. It’s a sound that brings the Roches to mind … but only when those Roche siblings reveal their more sobering side. "
- Mare Wakefield, Performing Songwriter
" The Bowmans reveal an enchanting blend of voices... Clearly there are no boundaries that keep the Bowmans fenced in as they find themselves "On the Road," a pastoral slice of Jesse Sykes-style rustic pop where they discover (but don't care) that "the road may take a toll on you."
- Steve Appleford, LA Weekly (Jan 30, 2008)
"The harmonies are indeed stunning… the choral purity of their voices lends a hymn like quality to the songs…the strength of the material and those amazing voices... has ensured The Bowmans have a growing following on the New York folk scene."
- J. Alder, Americana UK
"GorillavsBear.net I'm a total sucker for Eisley-esque harmonies, the kind where you can't tell where one voice ends and the other begins, and The Bowmans have the gift."
- Chris Cantalini, Gorilla vs. Bear/ Done Waiting
"… a knack for songwriting that still hasn't managed to lose its sense of imagination... if their music can stay this sweet in a city this tough, or this authentic in a world so quick to adapt and discard the latest fad, they’ll never have left that Iowa hill behind. "
- Christin Roman, The Deli Magazine
" In short, The Bowmans are the best vocal duet to grace the Jezebel Music Songwriter Showcase. Sarah Bowman's lyrics are deceptively mysterious... the listener catches one level of the meaning to later find the dark twist of the story. "
- Gabriel Levitt, Jezebel Music
" … accessible on first listen and keeps resonating pleasantly. "
- Robert Pally, Swiss Records
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Just poppin in to say hi. Hope You're having a great day. I put a new song I just wrote on my profile. It's called " You said goodbye " I would love to know what you think of it. Stop by anytime and say hi. Have a great weekend and take care. Ray
The Bowmans! Yes, of course! I would love to buy your new CD, once I have the money to buy one! haha I just tried to call my mom and ask if she would buy it for me! pathetic! hah! but where might you be able to buy the CD after these 2 days are up?? Because I totally have people that would like to buy it or get it from Itunes. totally am going to spread the word. ive got your back. :) Grace
Cariad has a new Facebook page. Please go there, become a fan and share with your friends! Go here: www.facebook.com/cariadharmonmusic Cariads new record “Four Letters” is out on August NOW! Get it at Amazon and iTunes!
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