An evening with the RICK FOWLER BAND @ Hendershots in Athens, GA

Steeped in the wealth of experience and known for lyrical maturity that still packs an attitude, musician Rick Fowler brings an original yet familiar appeal to fans of ‘60s and ‘70s rock. The Athens-based blues rock Rick Fowler Band is composed of Rick Fowler (vocals/guitar), Michael Doke (guitar/slide guitar/vocals), Greg Veale (bass/vocals), Deane Quinter (drums) and Tim White (Hammond organ). Together the group presents a raw version of blues rock polished by each member’s know-how of their instrument. Its stories remain accessible and representative of Rick Fowler Band’s collective knowledge and impressive individual histories. In putting together this band, Fowler has managed to rally together a group of accomplished musicians behind him. Fowler’s earlier bands include Ziggurat, Deacon Little and Fortnox (whose 1982 song “Storm Inside My Head” went to number 44 in U.S. airplay and video reached the top 20 on MTV). Rick Fowler Band has performed many shows as the backing band for blues legend Beverly “Guitar” Watkins. It continues to represent the genre with substance and a genuine love for the music. Billboard.com says, “Fowler sings with an understated intensity and his playing isn’t showy, but brims over with a dark soulful power. Fowler’s also a superior songwriter, and while his scenarios are unremittingly bleak they’re also imbued with a self-effacing humor that keeps things from getting too grim.”