Rob Cowen
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Rob Cowen (born on September 30th, 1976) is a Yorkshire-born, critically acclaimed folk singer and songwriter. Attended Leeds Grammar School and studied art at Leeds University. Released debut album "The Other" (Stubborn Records) in 2003 to wide critical acclaim after spending time playing on the east coast of America. In trying to describe Cowen's distinctive voice, guitar style and poetic lyrics, reviews drew comparisons with artists as diverse as John Martyn, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan. Released road-weary single "Lady Advertiser" in 2004, which premiered on BBC Radio 2 and featured Beverley Craven and Danny Thompson (Double bass partner of John Martyn and Nick Drake). Cowen moved to London in 2005 and began playing at local folk clubs, developing a cult following and eventually agreeing to monthly headlining shows at The Borderline venue in Tottenham Court Road. Recently Cowen has been back in the studio recording a series of EP's, the first of which, the haunting "Storm Coming" is set to be released late 2006.
