New this week on TheDavidBowersAwards, we have two newcomers to the show, Marlon Montgomery and Antwan Jenkins.

Marlon shares the intimate retrospective tribute to his late father, music man Mike Montgomery and tells the story of this labor of love.  This is an amazing cross-section of his father’s music.

Antwan Jenkins is a relative newcomer who has created his musical ‘Victory Project.’  He shares the two-sided hit single and his story of faith, ministry and music.  His single has soared to the top of the Christian Urban chart.

Listen free anytime.  And tell your friends so that they can listen, too.

The Pond Hawks return to TheDavidBowersAwards with their latest, The Invisible Stranger.  Jorie and Mario put their distinctive sound on this haunting ode to the Coronavirus pandemic and man's instinct will to overcome adversity in life.

Chris Bender, singer/songwriter named for his R&B/Gospel singer late uncle, brings his soul-stirring brand of Gospel to share, along with his story. While his uncle had a more worldly approach, young Chris packs a lot of soul into his music.

We also present a new track from Glass Beach for your approval.   Listen/download anytime and tell your friends so they can listen, too!

Kaz Hawkins returns to TheDavidBowersAwards featuring her monumental salute to the immortal Etta James and shares some personal insights with us.

Pete Thelen adds his personal touch to the blues with his original tracks. Like Kaz, Pete puts a lot of himself into each of his songs and the result is pure pleasure.

We also introduce a new release from Australian Julia Jacklin, whose style has been called "indie folk, indie pop and alternative country."

Join us for 'THE RETURN' of TheDavidBowersAwards ..... and to help us mark the occasion, we have 'the group formerly known as The Smith Sisters Bluegrass,' to talk about their name change and the reasons for it as well as to introduce new music to you.  A clue:  This ain't just bluegrass!!!  

PLUS we have the founder of the world-wide Indie Music Collaborative, Grant Maloy Smith, to host another installment of Rockstar101 AND share some of his music with us.

Toss in something new from a group called Ten Penny Gypsy and you've got an exciting return!  Don't miss it!!  And please, re-post for your friends so they can listen, too!!!

Gab De La Vega is an Italian indie artist who migrated from punk and hardcore to more mainstream music while exploring his singer/songwriter side.  He combines stories of real life emotions and subjects with his vocal and instrumental sounds to create a unique musical experience.

The UK's James Brown is an indie artist who combines his singer/songwriter talents with a well-thought-out game plan of both music and life.  To overcome industry confusion with his American namesake/legend, this James Brown presents his music via 'projects,' to simplify identification, such as his 'Stars and Telescopes' album, which he previews here.

We invite you to listen ANYTIME.  And, please re-post for your friends so they can listen, too!!

Wild Horse (UK) is one of the hottest and fastest rising rock bands in the world.  This UK-based group keeps improving and showing that they're more than 'just another band.'  Their soon-to-be-released album, “WE ARE IN AN IDENTITY CRISIS…BUT WE LOVE IT,”  is all the proof you need.  We feature the first two tracks and talk with the lads about their growth and where they're going.

A surprise group is Charles Daza and The Revenants.  You don't often think of the Philippines for rock and blues but CD and the guys show that's OUR mistake!  These guys can go from commercial pop to hard-rocking blues in a heartbeat.  Nominated for two Josie Awards this year to add to the awards they've already salted away, you'll see that the WORLD is going to hear more music from the island nation.  

We also feature a new track from an old friend .... Mikalyn drops by with "Carnival" ftg. Canadian rocker ShawnBrady.  Listen ANYTIME .. and tell you friends so they can listen, too!

TheDavidBowersAwards presents this week's guests Amanda Page Cornett PLUS The Eddit T Band

Amanda Page Cornett is a Southern Blues Rocker who is just as comfortable rocker a country bar stomper as she is emoting a soul and blues.  With a band built around three siblings, they're more a musical family than a band and they've developed their own unique groove of country roots with rock, blues and a shot of 'rebel.'  You're going to be hearing a lot of her and her Almost Angels!

The Eddie T Band is an award-winning country band based in Davison, Michigan.   Being about 70 miles from the Motor City may help explain their influences which range from Chesney and Cash to Bon Jovi and ZZ Top!  Eddie T is an experienced musician/singer and Nashville Songwriters Assn. Int'l. member who shares tracks form their newest album that they show their range.

We also preview a great new Philippine group, Charles Daza & The Revenants.  Listen ANYTIME and PLEASE tell your friends so they can listen, too! 

TheDavidBowersAwards presents Focus Your Audio and Trampoline Jetstream PLUS a Fathers' Day Special track from our friends Smith Sisters Bluegrass! 

Focus Your Audio is no stranger to TheDavidBowersAwards.  This time, Sarah and Bobby return with their new album "Shades" (Rel.Jun 19,2020).  The pairing of the two has been magic and our featured title track expresses the synergy and emotional release when these two create music together.  Once you hear 'Shades' you're going to want to hear the whole album.

First time guest Trampoline Jetstream brings their own imaginative, eclectic update of the psychedelic music of the '60s-70s..  The band exploded onto the scene in a 2018 street party in Utica, NY.  Music blog LittleDoseOfIndie says their new single 'Patience' is "Bursting with vibrant riffs and shiny reverb, ... blends woozy vocals with tranquil synths, complete with a fuzzy, trance-like production style.

We aslo feature a touching Fathers' Day tribute to their Father and fathers everywhere with 'Face to Face' by Smith Sisters Bluegrass.  Join us and listen FREE  ANYTIME.  And don't forget to share the link with other indie music lovers so they can listen, too.

A full house on TheDavidBowersAwards this week with Canadian band One Ugly Cowboy and upstate NYers Ryan Matter Band PLUS ZEE of Disruption Network returns with Rockstar101!

One Ugly Cowboy (OUC) is an original country/rock band formed and founded in Toronto by powerhouse vocalist JANE SOWERBY and guitarist/producer RICHARD ZWIC.   They blend gritty country and in-your-face-rock with their up-beat … sometimes funny and often heartfelt tunes.

Ryan Matter is a rocker who does a high-energy show w/a unique sound- you'll hear everything at his shows from originals, classic country, punk rock & even metal!  With a new album on the way, he shares is original sounds with us.

And Zee, is an old friend of Upstate NY music, genius of 'The Disruption Network' on the web, he is also a musician/performer, promoter, Internet radio host and entrepeneur who has a unique insight to cutting edge promotion in music.  He shares some of his 'secret sauce.'  We also preview a blues-rock band from Pakistan, Izzy's Caravan!  Tune in and listen ANYTIME .... and give the link your friends so they can listen too.

This week on #TheDavidBowersAwards meet the Brazilian rockers, Dr.Sin and upstateNY singer/songwriter Max Scialdone.

Dr. Sin is a creative indie rock band from Sao Paulo, Brazil and has opened for Pantera, Bon Jovi and AC/DC, among others.  Now promoting their 13th album, 'Back Home Again, Dr. Sin plays rock with their own sound.  You'll want to hear more.

Max Scialdone is a multi-talented rock singer/musician and songwriter from upstate NY who performs strong pop-rock solos and covers as well as fronting a solid rock band that entertains throughout the northeast.  We highlight Max Scialdone's versatility as well as his interpretive talents.

We also sample a new track from our Brit friends, 'CAN'T' by Wild Horse (@WildnhorseUK).  Listen online ANYTIME -  And please re-post to your friends so that they can listen, too.