WADE BOWEN CELEBRATES “WHEN LOVE COMES AROUND” WITH BRAND-NEW SINGLE AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE NOW

Uplifting Track is the Lead Single off Where Phones Don’t Work EP Set for Release November 19 - Available for Preorder Now Having announced earlier this week that his first new solo music in over three years is on the way, Texas native Wade Bowen shares the first taste of what’s to come with brand-new single “When Love Comes Around” available everywhere today. The passionate love song produced by Paul Moak offers an uplifting message from the singer-songwriter and is the lead single off his forthcoming Where Phones Don’t Work EP, set for release November 19 via Thirty Tigers and available for preorder HERE starting today, October 22. “While slowing down and reflecting over the past year, I felt a calling to create more uplifting music that would be exciting to incorporate into our shows, since we’re so grateful to be playing live again,” reflects the man praised by MusicRow for his “renewed sense of joy.” “There’s a new sense of hope and a new sense of urgency with this music. I’m just so inspired again.” Born in Waco and schooled in the clubs surrounding Lubbock’s Texas Tech University, Bowen combines the hardscrabble Country realism and Rock showmanship he was raised on in the new song. He grew up listening to icons like Kris Kristofferson, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Willie Nelson and his lyricism in “When Love Comes Around” demonstrates his appreciation for these greats, merging tradition with cutting-edge creativity while solidifying his decades-long success as a roots-rock poet. “This is a love song, but it doesn’t feel like a love song. It feels like a life song,” shares Bowen of the track written together with Eric Paslay and Heather Morgan. “That was the whole point of this project – I want to lift people up. I want to make them feel good.” For more information, visit www.WadeBowen.com and follow on Facebook @TheWadeBowen or Twitter and Instagram @WadeBowen. Where Phones Don’t Work Track List 1. Phones Don’t Work (Wade Bowen, Aaron Raitiere, Rhett Akins) 2. Where We Call Home (Wade Bowen, Brad Clawson, Jeremy Bussey) 3. The Last Town In Texas (Wade Bowen, Eric Paslay, Heather Morgan) 4. When Love Comes Around (Wade Bowen, Eric Paslay, Heather Morgan) 5. Trouble Is (Wade Bowen, Steve Earle) 6. Be You (Wade Bowen, Drew Kennedy) Produced by Paul Moak

SINGLE REVIEW: "WHEN I WOKE UP TODAY" - WADE BOWEN

SINGLE: "When I Woke Up Today"
ARTIST: Wade Bowen
REVIEWER: Alyse Smith
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www.wadebowen.com

Twitter - @WadeBowen

Facebook - @TheWadeBowen

Wade Bowen’s newest single “When I Woke Up Today” is an instant hit.  That Texas twang streaming through the speakers never sounded so good.  An immediate shock to the system his voice wakes you up and gets you going.  There are few voices I’ve instantly enjoyed as much as his and “When I Woke Up Today” only elevates that.

An autobiographical song about his life on the road and how much he loves what he’s doing, we should all take a note from him.  It’s a great song for everyone to aspire to but fellow singers and songwriters will definitely blast this one a little bit louder as it speaks to their lives.  He speaks of how in any life there’s going to be good and bad, the flying down the road and the hangovers you battle after a night spent living chasing the dream.  A lot of the time it’s just luck of the draw he says in my favorite line of the song “Yeah it’s a cut of the cards, it’s a roll of the dice.”  If you don’t like where you are or what you’re doing change it, as “Every day brings another chance for you to take and every day brings another choice for you to make.”  A crucial thing to remember, as every line it seems in here is.  Wade Bowen has time and time again proven himself to be a true artist, in terms of both vocals and lyrics.  A songster that plays not to your heart’s content but leaves you aching for more every single time because really, will there ever be enough Wade Bowen?  I sure hope not and I feel as though his impending success in this song and others will display that.

Wade Bowen is currently on tour staying in Texas sans a trip to 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, TN on Saturday, March 14th so start your St. Patrick’s celebration a little early and head there!

TEXAS MUSIC ARTISTS RANDY ROGERS BAND, WADE BOWEN, CASEY DONAHEW BAND AND MORE TEAM UP TO HELP WEST TEXAS COMMUNITY

Texas Thunder festival to donate  100% of net proceeds to West, TX schools and first-responders

 

Gardendale, TX (April 24, 2013) – In response to the recent tragedy in West, TX, Texas Thunder festival organizers have teamed up with fellow Texas music artists to support the West, TX community. The Texas Thunder music festival, running May 17-19 and taking place in Gardendale, Texas, will feature The Randy Rogers Band, Wade Bowen, Casey Donahew Band, Josh Abbott Band, Stoney LaRue and many more and will raise funds for those affected in the tragic explosion last Wednesday.

"For 13 years now our band has been traveling I-35 and stopping in West, TX along the way to sample the good food," said Randy Rogers. "It's become a staple on our tour. Now it's time for us to give back."

“We are disheartened by the tragedy in West, Texas. Texans are passionate about their communities and upon hearing of this tragedy, the Texas music community reached out to lend a helping hand,” says event organizer Brian Andrews. “100% of net proceeds from the Texas Thunder music festival will benefit the schools and first-responders of West, Texas.”

Texas Thunder presents an all-star, all-Texas line-up, with both musicians and fans coming together to help bring support to those who need it most. Weekend passes are available for a discounted price of $65 with camping starting at $110. A very limited number of single-day tickets are available for $35.

Texas Thunder tickets are now available for purchase at Graham Central Station in Odessa, Rockin' Rodeo Midland and Arriba Midland. For more information or to purchase tickets and camping, please visit www.texasthunderfest.com or call (855) 362-0535.

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Texas Thunder Line-Up:

Friday:
3:00-4:00pm Bri Bagwell
4:30-5:30pm Curtis Grimes
6:00-7:00pm Micky and the Motorcars
7:30-8:30pm Charlie Robison
9:00-10:00pm Aaron Watson
10:30-12:00am Josh Abbott Band

Saturday:
1:30-2:30pm Kimberly Dunn
3:00-4:00pm Johnny Cooper
4:30-5:30pm Brandon Rhyder
6:00-7:00pm Whiskey Myers
7:30-8:30pm Turnpike Troubadours
9:00-10:00pm Wade Bowen
10:30-12:00am Randy Rogers Band

Sunday:
1:00-2:00pm Jake Kellen
2:30-3:30pm Kyle Bennett
4:00-5:00pm William Clark Green
5:30-6:30pm Brian Milson
7:00-8:00pm Stoney LaRue
8:30-10:00pm Casey Donahew Band

EVENT (SAN ANTONIO, TX): AUGUST 14 AT 7:00PM - KJ HEART STRINGS FEATURING STEVE HOLY, AARON WATSON, JACK INGRAM, RANDY HOUSER, RODNEY ATKINS AND WADE BOWEN

KJ97 Heart Strings Benefit featuring:

Aaron Watson, Jack Ingram,

Randy Houser, Rodney Atkins,

Steve Holy and Wade Bowen

When: August 14, 2012

Where: Cowboys Dancehall - San Antonio, TX

Doors Open at 7:00 PM

Showtime at 9:00 PM

General Admission Advance Tickets: $10.00 (21 and Over) / $15.00 (18-20)

PURCHASE HERE

General Admission At the Door: $10.00 (21 and Over) / $15.00 (18-20)

Silver Seating: $20.00

Gold Seating: $20.00

Now in its 18th year, For the Love of Kids and Harleys is continuing to grow in its fundraising efforts. In addition to the 18th annual gala the charity has once again partnered with KJ97and will be the beneficiary for the KJ97 Heart Strings concert. For the Love of Kids and Harleys will also be host to the 2nd annual For the Love of Kids and Harleys Golf Tournament and, new to the fundraising efforts, the Riding for Kids Text2Give program.

KJ97 HEART STRINGS CONCERT

The 4th annual Heart Strings concert will be held August 14th at Cowboys Dancehall. Tickets are $10 for anyone 21 and up, $15 for minors. Doors open at 7pm, concert begins at 9pm. The KJ97 Heart Strings concert line up includes Aaron Watson, Jack Ingram, Randy Houser, Rodney Atkins, Steve Holy and Wade Bowen.

Since KJ97 has joined For the Love of Kids and Harleys as a sponsor the country music radio station has donated more than $60,000 to the charity. With KJ97's help For the Love of Kids and Harleys has managed to donate a considerable amount to each of the four charity recipients and has helped raise awareness of the charity to a new audience. All proceeds from the concert are donated straight to the charity so we hope to see you there!

FOR THE LOVE OF KIDS AND HARLEYS GOLF TOURNAMENT

On Tuesday, August 28th, For the Love of Kids and Harleys will be host to their 2nd annual Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Quarry Golf Course in San Antonio. Check in is at 9:00am with a tee off time of 10:00am. There are still hole sponsorships and team spots available so to register or for more information please call 210-836-5633.

18TH ANNUAL FOR THE LOVE OF KIDS AND HARLEYS GALA

On September 18th, the 18th Annual For the Love of Kids and Harleys will be held at Cowboys Dancehall in San Antonio, TX. This years event will be host to a silent auction, sit down dinner provided by Bill Miller BBQ, great entertainment and a live auction with a special guest auctioneer sponsored by KJ97! Sponsorship opportunites are available as well as corporate tables. To reserve your table or for more information on how you can participate as a sponsor, please email jenn@loveofkidsandharleys.com

RIDING FOR KIDS TEXT2GIVE CAMPAIGN

In March of 2012 For the Love of Kids and Harleys partnered with Gottspeed Racing and launched the Riding for Kids Text2Give Campaign. The campaign is featured on the Gottspeed Racing NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle and allows anyone who is unable to participate in the 3 For the Love of Kids and Harleys events to still donate. To donate simply text the word UNCLEHAL to the number 80888. Donations are in increments of $5 and all proceeds benefit For the Love of Kids and Harleys. For more information on Gottspeed Racing visit www.gottspeedracing.com.