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. …

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 fr…

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 …

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! B…

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…

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 musi…

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…

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 com…

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 s…

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 …

David Martinez is a multi-award-winning singer/songwriter (And school teacher!), one of the most popular and sought-after artists in the region. David has won accolades and awards from Corpus Christie to L.A., collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music business and showcased at SXSW. A card-carrying Grammy voting member of the Academy…

Burn The Louvre is an indie/rock duo based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and is the culmination of the music growth of Jordan Speare. Jordan is joined by Sean Cooper and their music has evolved over several years and incorporates many styles, primarily indie/rock with a touch of punk. It's a life-story of the recent years of Jordan and his partnerin…

Studio D'Lux is the studio project of Doug Kistner (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) with Bill Champlin and a Who's Who of classic rock pros. A refreshing throwback to the 80s and 'yacht rock' while reaching out and injecting the styles and strengths of the legendary players for a truly contemporary sound! Josh Remi is a newcomer who has hit with all the …

Delta Wires has been called 'The Kings of Frisco Blues' having followed on the heels of Tower of Power and still going strong over a half century later! They bring their newest album, "If Somebody Told Me" and share tracks as well as their story. You don't want to miss this group. Dreyden Gordon is an emerging bluegrass artist whose style and talen…

Sandy Haley brings in-your-face original blues with no holds barred. She can rock them or smoke them and with lyrics that are fresh from her life. When she sings you can't help but get involved with her meld of Classic Blues and Gospel with a contemporary feel and a touch of rock. TariaJaybre has spent time as a background singer, choir singer as w…

The Atlanta-area Cranberry Merchants are an award-winning husband/wife rock duo who have been making music together for 25+ years. They write/produce and perform their own music. While their musical style is simplistic, it’s full of hooks, energy, and touches on some rather unconventional subject matter. They share their latest, 'Walkabout.' David …

Miq.El has had chart success and won awards in the US and UK as Hicks. Now, he is re-branding himself as Miqa. El (pron. Michael [MY-kull]). Born and raised in a small town in Sweden, he has made it to the top and halted his career because it was to him a false success. He wanted to be successful 'for the right reasons.' Listen and you'll believe h…

Phyllis SalterGann is the Owner/CEO SalterGann Universal Promotions & Management, managers of many of the artists who have appeared on TDBA. Phyllis introduces Billy ‘Bassman’ Halls, bass player for Blacktop Rodeo, who joins SalterGann as a partner! Billy also shares Blacktop Rodeo's "I Can't Hold 'em" We welcome back Richard Lynch, whose career ha…

Old friends help us welcome the New Year! Sweden's Yoyo xno return with music from their new album, 'House of the Setting Sun,' just relesed New Years' Day! Yoyo xno is a duo that writes and records fun pop/rock with subtle messages woven into catchy lyrics and ear-bug melodies. This new album is no exception! You'll love the tunes but be sure to l…

The Holidays are upon us and TheDavidBowersAwards is celebrating with holiday music you haven’t heard ‘too much.’ Most of the music we are featuring on our Annual Christmas Special is original music from previous guests/winners on TheDavidBowersAwards. We present 8 Christmas songs from our previous guests, only one of which is a regular Christmas f…

Linda Marks returns to TheDavidBowersAwards with a new album due out January 1st and shares a couple of tracks as well as the story behind the title theme, “Everyday Legends.” She also shares how you can listen to the album NOW as well as pre-order it. Jen Ash guests with us for the first time. After travelling halfway around the world to start a m…

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 favori…

Dave Jordan's music is an electrifying version of Americana steeped in blues and swamp rock. Between frequenting the hot spots in their native New Orleans and touring across the U.S., Dave has played with some of the most respected artists among peers like George Porter, Art Neville, The Meters, Joe Bonamassa and Anders Osborne, to name a few. Harr…

David Martinez is making his record-breaking 8th appearance on TheDavidBowersAwards! The pride of Corpus Christi, Texas, David has been growing as a talent over the years he as visited us and this time he brings us the WORLD PREMIERE of his newest realease, "Come Back" which will be released Thanksgiving day but you'll hear it HERE FIRST! Jeremy Pa…

Sherise D'Souza returns to TheDavidBowersAwards with her newest hit and her incredible story of success as she explodes onto the world music scene. This dynamic and award-winning singer/songwriter from India has become a voting member of the Recording Academy (Grammys) and is poised to take her talents to the next level. Devan Ekambaram is a well-k…

Today's guest are both returnees to TheDavidBowersAwards. Paul Nourigat is back with a brand new album and the same old wit! 'Complex Truths' is a slight departure from his usually more humerous music, dealing with the problems we have to deal with in today's world. His lyrics point the problems and point towards solutions. Cindy D'Adamo of LadyLak…

Harmony Dreamers is truly a global phenomenon, with musicians from every continent on earth (except Antarctica … penguins don’t play instruments!) The inspiration of singer/songwriter/instrumentalist Byron Lee Scott, “I Come From Earth” is not only a funny frolic in musical humor but, also a timely message of unity… a seriously fun listen with an u…

For his 6th time on TheDavidBowersAwards, Grant Maloy Smith brings us a Christmas gift - His first Christmas album, done the Grant Maloy Smith way, 'The Christmas Heart - Roots Music for the Holidays.' . Having taken his sound and style successfully from his homeland in The Appalachians to around the world including Carnegie Hall, Grant has added a…

One Ugly Cowboy is an explosive Canadian Country-Rock band with a powerhouse vocalist and an attitude! Jane Sowerby is a dynamic vocalist who leads One Ugly Cowboy in a near-perfect meshing of Rock and Country, with influences from blues and other genres. With a raucous disrespect for classification, they’ll rock your socks off and make you love it…

Jennie J is a versatile, true multi-genre artist whose primary focus is new country and stadium country. While she appeals to younger demographics with her blend of modern country with true country feel, she remains true to herself and her fans, promising to always write and sing what she feels. Jennie believes music should have no limits and you s…

Leaving Eden is 5 exceptionally talented and driven rockers out of Boston, dedicated to rocking live and not afraid to cross genres. Returning to TheDavidBowersAwards with a rocking new album and a new single that's already broke into the Billboard Top 200 chart, they share their music and story. The unusually-name mAncient is a Tibetan Monk who wr…

TheDavidBowersAwards is excited to have Lorenzo Gabanizza and Kevin Moore (of the band Christie) sit with us and talk about their music, the evolution and longevity of the rock band Christie and to share new music with us. You won't want to miss this special get-together of the music past, present and future. We also feature a new track, 'Need Your…

TheDavidBowersAwards is excited to present perhaps the most exciting new American boy band ever! No Lonely Hearts is made up of 5 young men hand-selected during an intense, nationwide audition process that brought together Alex, from New Jersey, Brian and Oliver both from Florida, Aidan, from Pennsylvania, and Dylan, Texas. Ranging in age from 17 t…

TheDavidBowersAwards is proud to be able to present this very special program featuring previous TDBA winners and an album of many artists from around the world coming together to save our planet. We're joined by guest co-host Finland's Tom Tikka (Tom Tikka & the Lost Hubcaps) with additional guests Lorenzo Gabanizza and Jay Elle. The album feature…

TheDavidBowersAwards presents MTS Management Group/MTS Records' new compilation album, Beer Rock, with guests Gary Pratt and Matt Westin from the album! If you like your beer cold and your rock hard, then “Beer Rock” will have you cranking up the tunes while you crack a cold one. This album boasts 29 songs by up and coming artists paired with big n…

Tia McGraff is a Canadian singer/songwriter who combines can straddle the boundaries of genre with an authenticate compassion to her sensitive vocals. She has many facets to her talents and shares them with us, along with her music. The Foole is more a concept than a musical talent. Another indie star from Canada, The Foole directs the attention to…

Jennie J returns to TheDavidBowersAwards with new music and a new direction. Known as a mult-genre artist, she has returned to her country roots but, hasn't lost her pop senisbilities! We premiere her new, women's anthem, "Like A Warrior," also speaks to her own spirit! Steven K also returns with new music, his latest from his highly successful 'Me…

Ameri Shaye is a 16-yr-old Award-winning singer/songwriter from Texas who's been performing professionally since she was 6. An 8-time JAM nominee over three consecutive years, she got her first win with a Songwriter award in 2021. She is also an 11-time Red Carpet Awards nominee winning Christian Song of the Year for her song, "Me and God." Oklahom…

Ed Roman returns with new music and stories. From Shelburne, Ontario, this multi-award-winning singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has a knack for crossing the lines and building fan base from all genres. His "Red Omen" (an anagram of his name) has won multiple awards around the world as well as helped raise funds for The Whole Dyslexic Fou…

Indie artists and music from around the world: This week Brit Rockers Wild Horse return with all new music. And again, they push the envelope refusing to be labeled a one-genre band. Their new music ranges from funky to eerie with a touch of hip hop! Finland's Tom Tikka has been in music for a quarter of a century and still finding new fans. Tom sh…

Tony Moore is a name that is familiar to rock music lovers as a member of Iron Maiden and keyboardist for Cutting Crew. He later founded the London Music showcase The Kashmir Club and has now embarked on a solo career. He shares his new music and story in this exclusive interview. Paul Nourigat is a singer/songwriter who got a late start in music a…

Broadtree is an exciting Country/Pop duo from Toronto who have created a unique blend of stylized storytelling over a bed of catchy pop country. Their current hit, "You Only Miss Me 'Cause I'm Gone" is a great example of their three-minute audio stage plays. Roz is amazingly talented singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a growing list o…

Terry 'Mojo' Johnson got his 'mojo' founding legendary upstate NY swamp rock band, The Swamp Drivers. He took it a giant step further creating a guitar out of a shovel... an idea so ridiculous it created a whole new career making precision exotic guitars from everything but the kitchen sink (so far)! Leigh Thomas is an Australian-based singer/songw…

International ladies guests on this week’s TheDavidBowersAwards with India’s Sherise D’Souza. Sherise is a repeat guest and a listener favorite. She is an award-winning vocalist with an amazing voice and the ability to ‘own’ every song she performs, whatever the genre and is growing as in international talent. Our second guest, Bernadett (with no ‘…

Michael Coleman (The Metropolitan Cowboy) is an award-winning songwriter with five iTunes #1s to his credit. He is also the creator of SeeYourShadow Songwriting, a group of professional songwriters and performers working together to create a wealth of hit music. Rockstar101 is our recurring feature designed to help indie creatives learn what it tak…

Called one of the most soulful blues vocalists/ guitarists in the music scene, JON GEIGER has garnered significant notice from some pretty spectacular people. His talent earned him a full scholarship to the Berklee College of Music. Geiger is probably one of the industry’s “best kept secrets.” VUOLA is a psychedelic rock project of a Finnish drumme…

The Nieds Hotel Band bills themselves as “real Pittsburgh rock.” They are definitely one of America’s under-known and underrated bands! The’re essence of Pennsylvania core rock, though people outside the region don’t even know who they are. Now YOU’LL know. Last of The Misfit Heroes returns to TheDavidBowersAwards with music from their latest album…

Linda Marks continues her string of deeply personal and evocative music with her latest album, “Home.” As well as presenting music from her deeply emotional album, Linda opens up about her music and how she creates it …. What inspires her, motivates her and influences her, as well as a glimpse into her personal life. Non Talkers return with compell…

David Martinez returns again with a great new song, ‘Fast and Hard,’ which is BOTH and we are excited to present its world premiere. David talks about his music, his thoughts and SXSW. ‘Fast and Hard’ is his best release yet … listen and see if you don’t agree! Undefeated is a fairly new band, a duo from upstate NY that is gaining credibility in th…

Yoyo Xno are an alternative rock/pop duo who is constantly pushing the envelope with their music. Back again on the show, they present music from their latest album playfully titled “Beyond billbored,” a bow to the American music trade magazine, Billboard!” Nicki Kris is also a repeat winner. This time she returns with tips for indie creatives as t…