PRESS RELEASES

May 2004 - Sing Out Magazine   Review of reluctant believer by Victor Heyman "...Take a listen. Bowers' lyrics range from the heartfelt to humorous, always with both feet on the ground, but with eyes toward the horizon. The music he writes shows influences of blues, jazz, country, and the best of the singer-songwriter tradition. As Eddie Owen, former proprieter of Eddie's Attic in Atlanta has stated, "Michael's music is worth hearing--and should be heard." Read the entire article...

February 2004 - The Gazette.Net   All you Need is Love and Music on Valentine's Day by Chris Slattery, Staff Writer. ..."For Bowers, the love of music goes way back. "My father was in the military and we traveled around," he explains. "But I'm a child of the U.S., and my gene pool is southern." He grew up steeped in jazz, country and blues. And he remembers as a kid being inspired by the musical tastes of his uncle, who was "sort of a Johnny Cash, Hank Williams player himself. "My uncle gave me a nickel to sing Elvis Presley," says Bowers. "'Hound Dog' was my favorite, but whatever was on the radio, I sang." Read the entire article...

RADIO PLAY AND REVIEWS

What DJs are saying:

"Bluesy, jazzy melodies and lyrics as strong as anybody's on the market. I was extremely impressed. I'm counting on my radio friends to snap to it." Eddie Russell, Country/Eastern and Outlaw for Peace Radio Shows, Columbus Texas

"Very nice. The songs are thoughtful and not preachy, and nicely presented. Angel on My Shoulder is now in rotation on KEOS." John Roths, Music Director, KEOS Radio, College Station Texas

"I like the music very much. I will give lots of air play to this CD." Jane Weber, European Broadcasting Corporation

"A great record--Michael has a very special and expressive voice, meaningful lyrics, and an oh so wonderful way of guitar playing. Every song is strong enough to be heard or played (on the air)." Ray Pieters, Belgium Radio

"A big thanks. It is always great to hear a "real words in music" artist. I really enjoy your work." Laurie Nitschke, Australia Radio