This is Episode 142 and our guest is Philip Bowen. Philip is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from West Virginia whose debut record Old Kanawha was released on August 18, 2023. Philip’s story is remarkable. He is a viral sensation with over a million followers on TikTok. A contestant on America’s Got Talent where his cover of System of a Down’s “Chop Suey” earned the respect of the judges and an ovation from the crowd. In fact, next week Philip will be competing in the America’s Got Talent semi- finals. If there is a theme to this episode it is the power of perseverance and commitment to art.

Follow Philip at: https://www.philipbowenmusic.com/

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