TheDavidBowersAwards

Thomas Claxton returns and Darren Michael Boyd makes his debut on TheDavidBowersAwards this week.

Thomas Claxton, an emerging vocalist / songwriter in the national music scene, is returning to the tradition of rock and roll with his tight and crowd-pleasing band, “Thomas Claxton and The Myth.”  He has shared the stage with an All-Star list of performers including Three Dog Night frontman Chuck Negron, Grammy Award-winning bassist and founder of Huey Lewis and The News Mario Cipollina, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Michael Hampton, as well as members of Quiet Riot, Iron Maiden, the "Aussie Pink Floyd Show," and the smash Queen stage musical We Will Rock You.

A lot of rock fans have been complaining about a lack of guitar anthems in the last few years, but Darren Michael Boyd is answering the call in his new album, 2019’s Lifting the Curse, and all nine of its stately suite-like songs.  You’re not likely to find another instrumental LP that is quite as thrilling as Darren Michael Boyd’s phenomenal Lifting the Curse.

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This week TheDavidBowersAwards presents Codie Westwood of the indie rock band Creatures of Clay and his creative sound, featuring pulsating sounds that hint of early Rolling Stones yet bear his own signature style.  And, Rockstar101 with Cindy D'Adamo of LadyLake Music discussing the RIGHT and WRONG way to approach networking contacts!

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Two more great indie artists guest this week on TheDavidBowersAwards!  Kristen Kae is an amazing new artist "with a fire in her soul, real life lyrics, delivered with authentic southern charm!" Thoughn a 'newcomer' Kristen Kae is without question a star-in-the-making who sounds like she's an 'old pro' in the business. Kristen is a solo artist but she is also a member of the all female country band, The Highway Women.

And Jangling Sparrows return with their own brand of rock mixed with Americana, blues, folk and alt-country with a dash of Zydeco!  WHAT? you say?  Ahhhh, but they make it work, due in large part to the talents of singer/songwriter Paul Edelman and his "simple but effective lyrics, driving percussion, searing guitars and hooky melodies" (Alli Marshal-Mountain Xpress)/  Paul's "original sound; an imperfect but comfortable voice and addictive narrative songs" xreate an original music experience that crosses all genres.

We also present a new release 'Jane' by Jon Steele, an original made more powerful by it's stripped down instrumentation that demands you listen to the lyric.

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Two more great indie artists on TheDavidBowersAwards this week, one from Texas and one from Israel!  

Saint Jaimz is an Army Vet who has overcome incredible odds to become a successful R&B artist.  His original neo-soul/hiphop/pop sound and expressive vocals are building an enviable legion of fans.

Indie Butterflies Dream is the brain-child of Jackob Byrna, who began making music with a couple of friends and it evolved into their debut single in December 2019.  They have continued to evolve into a major music export from Israel as well as cracking the home market, which is dominated by non-Israeli artists.

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TheDavidBowersAwards kicks off 2020, our seventh year, with two very original groups from opposite sides of the country that are guranteed to move you.

The Reverent Cavaliers  are based in Nashville and add a rock edge to some solid blues underpinnings.  They give us some great indie rock with an upbeat lyrical message.

Blind Lemon Peel is an LA-based New Orleans blues/funk show band that has been credited as "the hottest name on the SoCal blues scene" by the Orange County Blues Society.  

Two great bands on one great show.  PLUS, we share the newest single from our Brit rocker friends, Wild Horse.  Listen online on BlogTalkRadio Sunday at 2PM EST/11AM Pacific/7PM UTC or on BlogTalkRadio archives ANYTIME.   And please, tell your friends so tha they can listen too!

Join TheDavidBowersAwards for our 6th Annual Christmas Special, featuring a wide variety of Christmas music from some of our guests of the year.  This year Jon Bon Jovial and I are excited to present Christmas tracks from The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas album 'Down Home Christmas' and Tommy James album 'I Love Christmas' as well as new Christmas favorites from The Buzzhounds, Mikalyn, Focus Your Audio, Dream Aria and Wild Fire.

Not the same old Christmas tunes!  Come and share with us the music of the season as we celebrate Christmas 2019 Sunday at 2PM EST/11AM Pacific/7PM UTC and please, re-post for your friends to enjoy, too.

And to all, a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza or whatever you celebrate!  See you in 2020!

This week's TheDavidBowersAwards marks the return of Smith Sisters Bluegrass and their very special guest, Kicking Eagle.  They share the story behind their touching "Christmas In July For April" and Kicking Eagle tells of the song's origin.  Together, they give us a advanced listen to the unreleased second part, "Love, April."

Annyett Royale is an upcoming indie pop/soul artist whose music we highlighted a few weeks ago (10/13) when we discussed music video production on RockStar101 with producer Erik Jones of Xarcon Films. Anyett shares two of her songs and her story of ascendency in the pop music field.  

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Mikalyn returns and Jennifer Mlott joins us for the first time on this week's TheDavidBowersAwards.

Mikalyn Hay has the voice, style andinstincts as well as the writing talent of a well-seasoned artist, which belies her being a mid-teenager!!!  She talks about her career and music and gives us a sneak preview of an upcoming release.

Jennifer Mlott's career has taken off since being name 2019 ISSA Rising Star Award Winner.  She is a multi-talented award-winning Vocalist, Choreographer and Dancer from Indianapolis, Indiana, and three time National Vocal Champion

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The battle of the guitarists on TheDavidBowersAwards this week as we are joined by Brady Novotny and Bill Pierce.

You may not have heard of Brady Novotny but, you will remember him after you hear his music and guitar work on his debut album, 'Passions Collide,' which we preview on this week's show.  Combine slashing electric guitar with creative melodies and a touch of flamenco.... no, wait.  You just have to HEAR it!

Bill Pierce is a masterful guitarist as well as a singer/songwriter and composer.  He is also a live performer and a guitar teacher!  Well-known in the guitar community, he has been featured in Guitar World and many other magazines as well as numerous radio and indie network stations.  He also appears primarily in the New England area and his music features intense rock filled with beautiful melodies.  

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The Scorch Sisters and Alyssa Marie Coon headline TheDavidBowersAwards this week!  While relatively new as a group, these ladies have exploded onto the L.A. music scene with their own brand of blues/rock that can only be described as hot & powerful!  While together only since 2011, they each have solid credentials as artists and, performers as well has the experience of having perfomed with some of the biggest names in the business;

Alyssa Marie Coon represents the other end of the scale as a young talent making a name for herself in pop/country, while having been noticed by and performed with some pretty credible talent herself.  With original tunes already being played in over 156 countries around the world, you're going to be hearing a lot more from her!

We also preview the 'Wanted,' new release from UK artist Cameron Bloomfield.  Listen on BlogTalkRadio Sunday at 2PM EST/11AM Pacific/6PM UTC or on BlogTalkRadio archives ANYTIME.  And please RE-POST for your friends so they can listen, too!