Rick Bowen

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Drummer, percussionist, vocalist, songwriter, Creative Writer at Blind Raccoon, Contributing Writer at Northwest Music Scene, Innocent Words, No Depression and Vice President at The Washington Blues Society Proud recipient of the 2018 "Keeping The Blues Alive," award.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

music is life, it isn't what i do, it is who I Am

What is your music dream?

To live it to the fullest

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

end war

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

A boy named Sue -Johnny Cash

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Stacy Jones, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Galactic, Dinah Krall, U2, SRV, Rush, Marillion, ToTo, Jeff Hamilton, Staxx, Sun Records, the Swampers, Hendrix, Beatles, Stones, Cash, Dylan, Cale, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Miles Davis, Coltrane, Mangione, Journey,Yes, Styx, Steve Miller, Buddy Guy,

What inspires you to make music?

great songs, great grooves, great sounds

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Be passionate, be true

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

greatful

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Keep Working hard, self promote, don't compromise

What do you think of Drooble?

like anothe ropportunity

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Not being paid and equal wage for equal work ..musicians are making the same pay as 30-40 years ago or less

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Go to shows, promote other peoples show , spread the word

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Be real and full of postive energy

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Stacy Jones Band ,