KEVIN BOWE is a very well known name among other artists with the likes of The Replacements, Paul Westerberg, Joe Cocker, Jonny Lang, Etta James and so many other artists and bands, because he Produced and Mixed and Engineered their music.
Kevin Bowe and The Okemah Prophets hail from Minneapolis, Minnesota and have quite an array of other name artists that played on this album. They are members from The Ocean Blue, The Jayhawks, Soul Asylum and other bands.
The musicians on this album are: Kevin Bowe-Vocals,guitars, bass, harp, mandolin, keys, percussion and other stuff; Ian Allison/Gordy Johnson-Bass; Paul Mayasich-Slide guitar; Jeff Victor-Keys; Tim O' Reagan-Vocal harmonies; Peter Anderson/Noah Levy-Drums. This 10 song album was Produced, Mixed, Engineered and Mastered by Kevin Bowe.
CALIFORNIA SOBER kicks off this album that reminds me a bit of Beach Boys song just with a heavier vibe to it, music wise. The melody and lyrics are spot on throughout the song and will stay in your head for quite some time. A true gem.
ONLY CHILD has the sweet taste of a Tom Petty song as the song just flows along perfectly. The melody and lyrics are straightforward and are surely something you might be able to relate to. WOW! Prefect.
HALF PAST NEVER has a rock taste to this song as the melody only again is super strong as the lyrics are words that ring true to some people. You might even be singing along with this song. Crank it up and have some fun. I love it.
BE WHO YOU ARE [Bangalorean Mix] has a whole different feel in this song as the sound of the sitar fulfills this song as per a George Harrison sound. The melody and lyrics are the best ever. Close your eyes and flow away. Superb song.
ANOTHER WORD FOR GOD brings this amazing album to an end as it has a sweet folkish feel as the lyrics will have you thinking as the melody just floods away perfectly. WOW! Is all I can say. This album is flawless in every way from start to finish. THIS IS A MUST ALBUM TO HAVE FOR ANY COLLECTION. I'd like to THANK KRISTA, once again. You can find KEVIN BOWE and THE OKEMAH PROPHETS at: Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, Deezer and other sites. ROCK ON, JIM ALLFORD [STEEL NOTES MAGAZINE.]
