Last night I had the chance to hear Ash Bowers up close and personal. His single Stuck in a Rut sometimes may describe how I feel personally, however, with his voice and incredible talent, this man will not be stuck in a rut.
The versatility of this man and his songs range from not only country music and songs that he has wrote, but reaches across the genres of music to sing John Cougar Mellencamp's It Hurts so Good (while that may not be the actual title of the song its the best way I can tell you what song it is), to singing Prince's song Purple Rain.
Summing Ash Bowers up in one word, is not easy, but having listened to him, and read about him online, and met him in person, I have one word to say about this man:
Determined.
He knew what he wanted to do at an early age and set out to do it. Even when that determination meant commuting to Nashville. Determination that would pay off. It makes the road to Nashville and the hard work worth it. The kind of determination that Ash Bowers had to make when driving over 250 miles a day to Nashville five days a week. It's determination that has led him to a record deal.
One thing that makes Ash Bowers such a great performer, is not just his talent, but his personality. On or off the stage this man takes the time to talk with the fans, sign autographs, and has a smile that will light up a room.
Ash Bowers had one piece of advice to anyone who wants to write songs.
Be truthful. Simple as that. Write what you know about, and you can sing about from your heart. Be truthful. Simple as that.
Like many country artists Ash Bowers started in a church. While his original choice of instrument was piano, he knew he needed to change to make it. Guitar was a good choice for him. The man he chose to accompany him in his band as a 2nd guitar player was nothing short of genius. The man can pick the daylights out of a guitar, his name escapes me but to put Ash and his guitar player on stage--- you are in for a real treat.
So if you get the chance to go see Ash Bowers, you will know that he is not stuck in a rut, but on the road to doing great things in Nashville and for country music.
copyright ©August 20, 2010 Mari Muccioli
