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Rj Cowdery

Rank #16 Columbus, OH Folk / Singer/Songwriter / Americana

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Members: Rj Cowdery

Label: Blue Rock Artist

Bio: 2012
Dave Carter Songwriter Contest Winner ~ Sisters Folk Festival
2011
Rocky Mountain Folk Festival Songwriter Showcase 2nd place finalist
Wildflower Music and Arts Festival - Winner
Folk Alliance International - Official Showcase Artist
2010
Mountain Music Festival, Susanne Millsaps Songwriter ... See Full Bio

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Press

“Rj Cowdery IN THIS LIGHT Blue Rock Artists Magnificently mellifluous from the outset... Drawing on decades of knowledge, like a magnet Cowdery’s words and melodies attracted accolades and songwriting awards from Mountain Stage NewSong Contest (2007), the Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Song Contest (2008) and Wildflower! Music & Arts Festival Singer/Songwriter Contest (2011). Her third recording, IN THIS LIGHT, was recorded in ‘paradise’ aka Wimberley’s Blue Rock Artist Ranch and Studio and produced by facility co-owner Billy Crockett. Chris Maresh (acoustic, electric bass) and Rick Richards (percussion) furnish the backbone on most of the album’s eleven selections, and Rj’s voice and acoustic guitar are also supported by hallmark contributions from Crockett (piano, pump organ, mandolin), Cindy Cashdollar (weisenborn, dobro, lap steel, national steel, resonator guitar), Dirjie Smith (cello), Pierce Pettis (harmonica) and Jonathan Byrd (vocals).”
—  Arthur Wood, Maverick Magazine-UK
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  • Tue

    May 28


    Kerrville, TX, US | 6:00pm

    Kerrville, TX, US
    Tue May 28 6:00pm

    Details

    the CD release party for "unknown blessings"...in the round with Rj Cowdery, Annie Wenz & Dan Navarro...in the Threadgill Theater

  • 2012

    Dec 7


    Wells Branch, TX, US | 6:30pm

    Wells Branch, TX, US
    Fri Dec 07, 2012 6:30pm

    Details

    After working for years in health care and writing on the side, Ohio native Rj Cowdery finally found the nerve to choose music as her career - at an age when most folks are thinking about retirement. Rj admits to being a late bloomer, but she’s been making up for lost time and has quickly racked up major songwriting awards (Kerrville New Folk, Mountain Stage NewSong, Wildflower! Arts and Music, and runner up at Rocky Mountain Folks Festival) and fans from across the country with her heartfelt lyrics and tender voice. In This Light, Rj’s new release on the Blue Rock Artists label, is a collection of 11 intimate songs produced by veteran Billy Crockett and recorded at Blue Rock Artist Ranch and Studio in Wimberley, Texas. The CD features special appearances by Pierce Pettis, Kim Richardson, and Jonathan Byrd. Rj’s good friends Beth Wood and Jenny Reynolds will join in for an intimate in-the-round evening of inspiring and uplifting music. Beth performed a jaw-dropping show at Open Ears in June and her many fans will want to be sure to come out again. “The Weather Inside,” Beth’s eighth studio release, is her most mature, complex, emotionally resonant work yet, it is a case study in contrast - a coming-of-age statement record from a veteran artist, embracing strength and tenderness, the polished and the well-worn, the broken and the hopeful heart. “The Weather Inside” delves deep into Beth’s creative reserves and delivers a strong collection of songs and performances to remember. In 2003, Jenny Reynolds moved from Boston to Austin, and was a finalist in the Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk competition. Her most recent release, “Next To You,” combines rockers and ballads, stories and rants, and precisely one hoot. It also boasts appearances by Ian McLagan, Ruthie Foster, and Warren Hood. Doors open and potluck begins at 6:30 PM, and the show starts at 7:30. $15 suggested donation, but no one will be turned away.

  • 2012

    Dec 1


    Columbus, OH, US | 8:00pm

    Columbus, OH, US
    Sat Dec 01, 2012 8:00pm
  • 2012

    Oct 17


    Nashville, TN, US | 6:00pm

    Nashville, TN, US
    Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:00pm

    Details

    an in the round songwriters show 6:00 - 8:00

  • 2012

    Sep 14


    Worthington, OH, US | 9:00pm
    Natalie's Coal Fired Pizza
    Worthington, OH, US
    Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:00pm
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  • Chris Maurer (Artist) Chris Maurer
    very good music honest and forthright
  • Christine Bauer (Artist) Christine Bauer
    Love your music, see you at Cousin Andy's
  • Ohio Folk Songwriters Review (Fan) Ohio Folk Songwriter...
    RJ is a true pilgrim on the road . . . RJ keep your voice on that awesome plain. Would like to see you stop looking back at the past and move on -- 'down the road' indeed. ...
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