Live Music Alert: NDOMA Music in the Garden Series, Grand Forks, July 20, 6 pm
Alison Scott (backed by guitarist) Kevin Bowe with June Panic’s Wife, $7 at the door

Alison Scott has been called the strongest new voice to come out of the Minneapolis music scene in many years. Indeed she has a powerful voice paced with emotion that’s able to interpret songs with feeling. She has been touring with a full band, comprised of bassist Steve Price, drummer Peter Anderson, and platinum and Grammy-winning guitarist Kevin Bowe who has played with Paul Westerberg, Etta James, and Jonny Lang.

 Her sound has afforded her increased airplay in regional radio stations. She has three CDs: Alison Scott Live at the Dakota, Hiding Under the Covers, and Wish on the Moon. A new one, Chinese Whispers, will be out in September.

Though she will be playing the Bayfront Blues festival in Duluth Aug 15 (along with Dr. John, Haper, and JJ Grey and MOFRO, she isn’t a blues singer. She’s more accurately a pop singer who has the fire of blues within her pipes, Americana in her heart, and a foundation of old-school soul.

Her work with Kevin Bowe has been exception. A writer/producer whose songs have sold over 12 million copies, Bowe is a Minneapolis music scene veteran who has co-written material with Jonny Lang and was responsible for helping the young blues singer’s rise to stardom in the Twin Cities. Bowe went on to write with Leo Kottke, The Rembrandts, Peter Case, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dan Wilson (Semisonic), Richie Sambora, Chuck Prophet, John Mayall, Three Dog Night, and Delbert McClinton. And his songs appeared on music hopeful Shannon Curfman’s Arista debut album “Loud Guitars, Big Suspicions” and  on music veteran Etta James’ RCA release “Let’s Roll” that won the Grammy for best blues album.

Bowe has other skills. His guitar prowess garnered him the lead guitar slot for Paul Westerberg & His Only Friends on their US tour. He produced albums for Shane Henry, Blind Pig artist Renee Austin, and Tommy Castro. His songs have appeared on The Sopranos, Where The Heart Is, Steal This Movie, The Tonight Show, Letterman, Boston Public, The Young & the Restless, Austin City Limits, ESPN, VH1, CMT and MTV.

Bowe also is a member of The Okemah Prophets that includes Andy Dee (steel, guitar, tic tac), Marv Gohman (fiddle, mandolin), Dik Shopteau (bass), and John “Bongo” Haga (drums).

Alison Scott and Kevin Bowe will appear Tuesday, July 20, at the ND Museum of Art’s Concert in the Garden series. It is a lovely outdoor venue with barbeque and drinks available. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket.  Season tickets: $25, Advance tickets: $5  At the door: $7 Free admission for children twelve and younger. To purchase season tickets call 701-777-4195.

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