Harry Kappen returns with new music and strong messages. Never one to mince words, Harry Kappen speaks out through his music on current issues including AI and social discord. Backing his message with inspired music that accents the point without overshadowing it, he shows that he's a master at weaving a message into a tune you want to hear again.

The L&M Project Band comes to us from the Philippines with a blues/rock amalgam that is flavored by both the LA club scene and the influence of the Philippines. Larry and Mark (the L and M) have fashioned a sound that is both solid blues/rock with a touch of 'new' and you know instantly that they FEEL what they're doing because you feel it, too!

We also feature Mexican singer/songwriter Candy White with her touching ode to her lost pet, 'Tipsy.' Listen and be sure to re-post the link to your friends so they can listen, too.

Kacey McClain is a singer/songwriter based in Colorado who is inspired by family, friends, music, love, and coffee!  Kacey writes and sings from the heart and the things that have directly affect her.  She has the knack to turn thoughts into songs that advocate for the victim.  You can feel her personal involvement in every word.

Ethan Vincil comes from Lenoir, KY and brings the soul of the coutry interpreted by a classic outlaw country heart.  His music will captivate and echo in your head long after you first hear him.  Ethan is no pretender to the genre, he is 'the real deal.'  Hear him you know  that you'll be hearing a lot more from Ethan Vincil.

Tom Tikka is a previous TDBA winner and joins us to preview his brand new album "Rainbows and Dead Flowers." Despite the seemingly paradoxical title, the album chronicles various stages of life and relationships with songs that run the gamut from infatuation to desertion and aftermath. Along the way, he shares the sadness that the thing that could be our greatest resource can turn out to be the greatest source of pain. TUNEDLOUD calls him "genius"

In this preview, Tom shares the meaning of the title song as well as snippets of the emotions behind several of the songs from this powerful and genre-spanning collection of his songs .... you hear rock, pop, alternative ... even world and ethnic influences. He also shares some of the writing, producing and presentation motivations which led him to produce this collection of very personal musical emotions. Before it's finished, you'll want to hear the entire album!

Listen anytime. And please be sure to re-post the link for your friends so they can listen, too.

Prem Murti is a composer/producer/arranger from India who has created "Love and Peace," a song that celebrates kindness, understanding and unity in the world. He joins with American composer/lyricist Mike Greenly to create this beautiful song with the talents of Natalie Ai Kamauu and Annemarie Picerno.

Nolen Chew became a music artist in his 50s! But his drive, determination and natural talents have more than made up for any lack of experience. He is an accomplished songwriter who has become an instrumentalist and singer through his own desire to share his music and plant the seeds of thought in listeners.

We also feature "What I'm Workin With," from Blues-Rocker Deb Callahan. Listen anytime. And please re-post the link so your friends can listen, too.

TheDavidBowersAwards explores the realm of AI and it's effects on musicians, especially emerging indie artists. We talk with indie star Grant Maloy Smith about the possibilities, effects and how to deal with it. Grant has already gotten experience working with artificial intelligence. He also shares a couple of preview tracks .... one which will be released this summer and a second that is a preview of his next 'American Stories' album next year! You'll hear them FIRST on TheDavidBowersAwards. Be sure to copy and share the link ... you don't want to miss this one!

Kristian Montgomery is a self-made singer/songwriter now calling Vermont home. His credo is that "songwriting is an artform and not propaganda." Crossing genres and song styles while weaving his lyrics from personal experience, he creates music as memorable as it is listenable. Listening to his music and story, you want to dig out his previous music to experience.

Pam Ross is an award-winning songwriter who has also carved her own path to success. After falling of the merry-go-round of music a few years ago, leaving the business to re-asses where she was going, she has come roaring back with the song "Fallin Off The Merry Go Round," dealing with the plague of school shootings and the belief tht we are failing our children.

We also share "She's On Fire" by the Portland OR group, Strange Ranger! Listen to TheDavidBowersAwards FREE anytime. And please, share the link to your friends so they can listen, too.

John Vento returns to TheDavidBowersAwards with the title song to his next album and stories of how it came to be. As always, John crosses genres and styles and shares an emotional tribute to Cheslie Kryst, and tells of the song he originally didn't want to record.

Jeremy Parsons is also a returning guest who shares a surprisingly original sound in his song, 'Humanity.' Another artist who isn't afraid to cross genres, Jeremy explains this standout hit and shares his creative process with his producer that helps his original sound.

We also sample the latest mix from previous TDBA winner, Miranda Writes, "Taylor Swift (Afro-knock Remix The 61X Million Dollar Soul Brotha)." Listen free anytime. Please re-post to your friends so they can listen, too.

Tennyson King is a Canadian singer/songwriter who is exploding on the music scene both in his native Canada and around the world, having driver the expanse of Canada as well as travelled China and Southeast Asia. His music combines smooth-yet-catchy lyrics with a pleasing and listenable sound that can simply be called 'ear candy.'

Xander Monroe comes to us from San Antonio, Texas and is taking the proverbial 'next step' in his music career. Another artist with listenable AND marketable music, Xander evokes memories of the '60s and John Sebastian's Lovin' Spoonful, in particular. His music has a classic yet fresh sound of catchy beats and personal lyrics with authentic electro-pop

We also feature "Down In The Dirt" by The Revivalists. Listen FREE anytime and, PLEASE RE-POST to your friends so they can listen, too!

We previewed "Somewhere Out There," a touching and heart-wrenching song about Alzheimer's/Dementia from the victim's perspective, by Smith Sisters and The Sunday Drivers. Response was so overwhelming that we had to get the girls back to discuss the song, the writer and how it came together. This week we do that. Kelly of Smith Sisters joins us to share the song and introduce Harrolyn Black, widow of the songwriter 'Butch' Black, who wrote the song.

Join us in exploring the history of this moving masterpiece to the pain of Alzheimer's/Dementia as well as the story of the writer and how the song was conceived and finally brought to be shared with the public. Listen as as we talk with Kelly, Harrolyn and another special guest, Sharon Lia on this very special edition of TheDavidBowersAwards.

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Leigh Thomas, singer/songwriter/guitarist from Melbourne, Australia, returns to TheDavidBowersAwards to debut his newest album, 'The Long Way.' Leigh talks about the songs on the album and his vision for creating his first album after many years in the business producing mostly singles.

Leigh's music is primarily pop-rock, although it crosses many genres including r&b, ballad and even country-rock. He prides himself on constantly trying new things and experimenting with new styles as well as utilizing his complete 'tool box' of vocal talents. On 'The Long Way,' he gives us a sample of his range of voice as well as styles, shifting smoothly and effortlessly from straight pop-rock to power-pop to even a touch of outlaw-country! And, he does this without losing the originality and listenability that are hallmarks of his style. This is a truly listenable album .... one that you'll want to listen to repeatedly.

We also sample the latest from our Brit-rock friends, Wild Horse, "Angles." This is the latest in their evolution as an all-round brilliant rock band that's not afraid to color outside the lines .. this may be their best yet! Listen anytime and be resure to RE-POST the link for your friends so that they can listen, too.