4Th Feb 2012 - Germany Tour
Delighted to announce my German dates for May. Just a short tour this time around with 4 gigs, planning a longer trip in October. Check out the Live dates for details.
Ist January 2012 - Happy New Year
Hi Folks. A very Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year to you all. Please click on the link above & check out my new festive video for "Oh Little Town" we just finished it a couple of days ago & it would be great to hear your opinions on it. We recorded the video on locations around Invergordon & Ardross in The Highlands of Scotland during the hefty snow fall we had in November. The song is available as a free download here on the website. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support & all the best for 2012.…….x
21st october 2011 The German Tour
Had a great night at The Strathpeffer Coffee Shop on Monday night passed with special guests Ian McFeron & Alisa from Seattle who were fantastic, an excellent way to get the ball rolling for my upcoming Germany dates. I’ve toured there now on many occasions over the years with my bands Coinneach & The Storm Chasers as well as part of a duo but this will be my first solo trip to the country.
I will be heading out there on the overnight ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam this weekend Sunday 23rd October. I have been invited to appear on Schotten Radio in Spall, where DJ Basil wolfrhine is hosting a 2 hour Davy Cowan special on Monday 24th October at 4pm UK time. There will also be a studio concert held the night after Tuesday 25th in the legendary “Dragon Hall” starting at around 8pm. Check out www.schottenradio.de for all details. Wed 26th it’s onto Saarland in Germany & a return visit to the Sporttreff in Emmersweiler which is always a very special evening. Thurs 27th again, another great night on the cards at “Martin’s Glashaus” in Volklingen. Fri 28th is a first visit to Elsa's Café Hergenroth Rheinland-pfalz near Siegen & Cologne then the last night, Sat 29th in Em Fässchen in Netphen in the same region. Really looking forward to it all & I’ll keep you posted on how it all goes over the course of next week.
Cheers for now, Davy.
26th May 2011 It’s Summertime Rock’n’Reel magazine
Davy’s song “it’s Summertime” is featured on the cover mount UN-HERD CD of this months edition of R2 (Rock’n’Reel) magazine.
This months bumper summer festival edition has interviews, articles & reviews with features on Steve Earle, Martin Carthy, Andy Irvine & all kinds of other relevant stuff in the field of Roots, Singer-songwriter, Folk, Rock, World & Blues.
Davy is giving away “It’s summertime” absolutely free exclusively on his website.
Download Its Summertime FREE HERE! Please add your name & email address to the mailing list for all the latest news & updates.
13th April 2011 "The Journey" on iTunes
Check Out: www.davesharp.org Sharp's music has been described as everything from folk and blues to rock, country and punk. His performances, legendary. One word cannot be used when trying to describe Dave Sharp.
Davy Cowans new album “The Journey” is now available from the website at www.davycowan.com H.M.V Inverness, on-line for download from cdBaby, iTunes, Amazon & most download websites.
The album launch takes place this Saturday 16th April at The Ironworks venue Inverness, details at http://www.ironworksvenue.com
The evening kicks of at 7pm with an acoustic set from Highland band “Defcon One” www.defcononeband.com followed by special guest Dave Sharp (ex The Alarm) www.davesharp.org .Davy & his band “The Storm Chasers” will finish of the evening with tracks from the new album, plus the usual favourites as well.
Please check the website for all breaking news plus free downloads & new photos.
11th March 2011 Dave Sharp confirmed for Ironworks
Delighted to announce that Dave Sharp, former lead guitarist with 80's band, The Alarm will be joining me as my very special guest at The Ironworks for “The Journey” album launch on Sat 16th April.
The Alarm were an acoustic post punk band around in the 80’s renowned for classic songs such as; “Where Were You Hiding When The Storm Broke”, “68 Guns” & “Spirit Of 76”
Over the years Dave has continued to hone his song writing and guitar playing skills as a solo artist and is now living & performing in the UK after living in the USA for 10 years working alongside most of the artists he has long respected and admired.
Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash have appeared on his recordings. He has performed alongside Kris Kristofferson, Bill Munroe and Porter Wagoner
3rd March 2011 WELCOME TO THE NEW WEBSITE
Hi Folks, My aim is to keep this new site updated as much as possible, with gigs info, photos, downloads & latest news etc…. If you think I’m missing anything out that should be included on the site, please drop me a line & let me know.
The new album “The Journey” is due for it’s release on 4th April & will be available to purchase online from the website or as a download from iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody & Cd Baby etc…
If you would like a copy, follow the Paypal link on the Record Store page on the website, or if you would prefer, you can send a check or cash in the post to: Davy Cowan, P.O. BOX 5958, Invergordon, Scotland, IV18 0WB.
(If you would like your copy signed just drop me a note & let me know)
The official album launch is taking place on Saturday 16th April. Check out The Ironworks Venue in Inverness for full details. Tickets are available at the box office Tel: 0871 7894173 or www.ticketmaster.co.uk Price £7 + booking fee. Doors open 7pm.
While you're here, please feel free to sign the guestbook & let me know what you think of the new site & the new album.
All the best for now,
Davy
2nd Feb 2011 THE JOURNEY - ALBUM LAUNCH
Hi Folks, I’m delighted to announce the release of my new album entitled “The Journey”. The album is scheduled for its official release on Monday 4th April 2011 on Pictish Pop Records. There is an album launch planned for The Ironworks Venue, Inverness on Saturday 16th April 2011.
Tickets go on sale Thursday 3rd Feb www.ironworksvenue.com
Tel Box Office: 0871 7894173
I'll keep you posted with more details over the next week or so
Cheers for now,
Davy
10th January 2011 Happy New Year
Happy New Year folks, hope I find you all well and energized for the year ahead. 9TH Sept 2010 Ex Alarm Guitarist Dave Sharp & Davy Cowan
It Looks like 2011 is shaping up to be an exciting year. I am delighted to say I have at last put the finishing touches to my new album entitled "The Journey" and I hope to release the album early in April this year, I'll keep you posted!
I'd also like to thank you all for you're continued support & cant wait to catch up with you out on the road somewhere in 2011!
All the best for now,
Davy cowan
Davy is delighted to be teaming up with his old friend and former Alarm guitarist “Dave Sharp” for some highland acoustic shows at the end of September.
Sharp was a great inspiration on his last visit North when they spent time together in the studio working through some material for Davy’s new studio album due out early next year.
Check out www.daveharp.org for all Highland shows.
26th Aug 2010/ Davy Cowan & The Hose beast @ Loopallu
Armed with an acoustic guitar & travel drum kit with Budweiser box kick drum, Davy & his old Coinneach drummer buddy Graeme Hosie have gone back to their Roots to the music which inspired them to pick up instruments all those years ago.
The Punk & New Wave scene inspired a generation of people to pick up instruments and play regardless of ability or background, race or religion, class or creed.
At the time Punk sent out the message that music was there for everybody, whether it was thrashing out a noise in a garage with your mates or learning a couple of chords on the guitar for your own enjoyment, basically anyone could do it, the D.I.Y spirit took off and most people wanted to have a go!
Davy & The Hose Beast deliver on acoustic guitar & drums an energised set of songs from bands & artists that have inspired them over the years: Stiff Little Fingers, The Clash, Elvis Castello, The Jam, The Specials & The Stranglers are just a few of the artists covered in their set.
Catch them at Loopallu Festival @ The Arch Inn Ullapool Thursday 16th Sept & The Festival Bar stage on Sat 18th Sept, (don’t forget you’re crash helmet!!!!)
18th July DAVY Donnie Munro support Strathpeffer Pavilion
Davy will be opening up for Ex Runrig front man Donnie Munro at The Strathpeffer Pavilion on Friday 2nd July, a day before he heads out to start his German tour with Rachael, should be a great kickstart to the tour.
26/03/2010 German tour announced July 2010
We are delighted to announce the dates for Davy & Rachaels annual German tour which kicks of on Saturday 3rd July (check gig page for details).
(25th March 2009) DEACON BLUE support
I am delighted to confirm that I will be opening up the show for legendary pop/rock band Deacon Blue on their two Highland shows at the Spa Pavilion in Strathpeffer on 24th & 25th May. The band had a string of hits during the eighties & early nineties, with songs such as, Dignity, Chocolate Girl, Real Gone Kid andFergus Sings the Blues.
Tickets for the show on the 24th have already sold out, but there are still some tickets available for the 25th at the moment.
Tickets are priced at; £28.50 plus £1.50 per ticket booking fee - they are available on-line at thebooth and also from the Pavilion on 01997 420124 & doors open 7.30 pm. Look forward to seeing you there.
(8TH March 08) DAVY COWAN & THE STORM CHASERS
Keep a look out for Davy Cowan's new band "THE STORM CHASERS". This exciting new line-up of musicians consists of Davy on guitar/vocals & harmonica and features Robin Abbot & Derek Urquart from "cult" alt/country band "Lush Rollers" on bass & drums, Jazzman Alan Leckie on keyboards, with Rachael Parker on fiddle, percussion & vocals completing the line-up.The band will be appearing at a host of events over the summer including festivals, village halls & music venues. The Storm Chasers play a range of material featuring songs old & new from both Davy's solo work and Coinneach spanning the past 10 years, adding a new & refreshing twist to many of the old favourites.
This new band includes some of the best musicians from the Highlands, each bringing their own subtle flavour to the table, from Country/Blues, Folk/Rock & Jazz, theses guys can Stomp like a heard of cattle in a howling storm, wrap you up in warm melodies & soothe your soul or Rattle you like a runaway train on an endless track. Jump on board & catch them in a town near you soon "THE STORM CHASERS"
(26th July 07) Listen again Highland Cafe
If you missed my live session on The Radio Scotland Highland Cafe, tune in to hear it repeated on Friday 27th on Radio Scotland at 1915 or,simply listen again on; www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/radioscotland/programmes/highlandcafe/
(24th July 2007) Radio Scotland Session
Please tune into Radio Scotlands "Highland Cafe" Nan Gaidheal 103.5-105FM on Wednesday 25th July from 1315-1400. I will be performing 3 live tracks plus an interview on this weekly show which covers everything you want to know about the key events taking place during the Highland 2007 year from the Arts and History to Sport, Music and Science
12th July 2007 STORM CHASERS debut!
Some great news, I will be performing my first gig with my new band "The Storm Chasers" this weekend Sat 14th July at The Portmahomack Music Festival in the heart of the Highlands, check out www.myspace.com/portmahomackmusicfestival.
The band features myself on electric/acoustic guitar & vocals, Rachael Parker on fiddle, Alan Leckie on keyboards, Robin Abbot bass guitar & Derek Urquart drums both from Highland Alt Country legends "Lush Rollers"
We are going to be performing a mixture of songs, some from the Coinneach archives, some from Fragile People, a few brand new numbers which will appear on the new album and a couple of surprises thrown in as well.
I hope to announce some more band gigs in due course, I'll keep you posted.
At the moment I am still working on new material in the studio & hope to have the next album complete by the end of this year (fingers crossed).Thank you all again for your continued support & I'll try to keep you updated more often in future.
All the best for now.
Davy.
(22nd Jan 07) Celtic Connections
Davy & Rachael will be performing on the Danny Kyle Open Stage at The Royal Concert Hall Glasgow this Wednesday 24th Jan as part of the Celtic Connections music festival.The doors open at 5 p.m
(3RD January 2007)Happy New Year to you all
I’ve now started recording tracks for my second solo album hopefully due out near the end of 2007. I plan to release a 4-track E.P in the spring/summer which will contain a couple of brand new songs & a couple of surprises as well. On the live front, Rachael & I plan to do some more gigs together in the coming months as well as my own solo shows. I am also planning putting together a full band line up for some gigs in the Summer & will keep you posted on that. I hope you all had a great Festive season & look forward to seeing you at one of the gigs in 2007.
Thanks for your continued support & all the best for now, Davy
(28th July 2006)Tartan Heart Festival Fringe
Hi there, a couple of dates for the diary. I will be playing as part of the Tartan Hearts Festival Fringe on the run up to the big Belladrum weekend. The dates are, 8 Aug 2006 Hootananny free entry
Tartan Heart Fringe Lunchtime showcases 1pm The Tom Morton Two 1.30 Kieran Docherty 2.00 Davie Cowan 2.30 Love And Peace
9th Aug 2006 £3 entryGrass Roots at Hoots Fringe Night, Mad Hatters: Gypsy Dave Smith (Australia) - 9.15 9.45 PM, Tom Morton (Shetlands) - 10.00 10 30 PM, Joe West (Santa Fe) - 10.45 11.30 PM Davie Cowan - 11.40 - 12.10 Festival Club: Southpaw (Perth) - 12.30 AM, Andy Gunn All-Star Band 1.30 AM
Check out www.myspace.com/tartanheartfestival. Hope to see you there!
(1ST Dec 2006)HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I hope you all had a great Christmas. I would like to thank you for your continued support throughout 2005.Wishing you all the best for 2006, CHEERS!
(22nd sept 2005)GIGS
Davy will be appearing at the Loopallu festival (fringe)in Ullapool on Saturday 24th Sept with Coinneach fiddler Rachael Parker. They will be performing a set together at the Broom Bar starting around 11.30 p.m & promises to be a party not to be missed, check gigs page for full details
(1ST JULY 2005)‘FRAGILE PEOPLE’ HMV INSTORE LAUNCH
A special launch event is to be held in the HMV music store, East Gate Shopping Centre, Inverness on Thursday 28TH July.
The event is to coincide with the release of Davy Cowan’s debut solo album, ‘Fragile People’. Davy will perform a ‘Live & Acoustic’ set in store, starting at around 6.30 PM where he will perform a selection of songs from the album. After the live set Davy will be available to sign copies of his CD.
Look forward to seeing you there on the night.
(8TH JUNE 2005)TARTAN HEARTS FESTIVAL
Davy has been confirmed as one of the acts to perform at this years Tartan Heart Festival at Belladrum. The event will be held over 2 days (Friday 12th & Sat 13th Aug)in the, Italian gardens, Belladrum estate, By Beauly, Inverness-shire. The line-up includes over 40 acts including; The Proclaimers, Alabama 3, The Bees, The Bluetones, Jah Wobble and many more... check out full details on www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk 24 hr ticket sales: 08712200260
Davy will be appearing on The Grass Roots acoustic stage on the Saturday at around 1230 hrs
(13TH MAY 2005)FRAGILE PEOPLE
I would like to thank you for the initial response to “Fragile People” since it went on sale on the website. People have been enquiring about getting their CD signed. If you would like a signed copy, let me know when you place your order via e-mail contact@davycowan.com I’d be delighted to sign them for you.Cheers,Davy.
(26TH March 2005) ABERDEEN CELTIC TSUNAMI APPEAL CONCERT
I am pleased to announce that I have been booked as one of the acts to appear at the ABERDEEN CELTIC TSUNAMI APPEAL CONCERT to be held in the Music Hall in Aberdeen on Monday 18TH April 2005.
The line up includes The Donnie Munro Band, Dougie MacLean, Fiona Kennedy, The Clan Wallce band, JJ Gilmour, Cal as well as other special guests tbc.
Tickets are available from the Aberdeen Box Office 01224 641122 at £12 each + booking fee.The show starts at 7.30 p.m.For more info on the concert check out www.gwtflowproductions.co.uk
(18TH FEB 2005) WELCOME
Hi there,welcome to my new website at davycowan.com.
This is the page on the website where we keep you posted on all the latest news, tours/gigs & releases etc.
I have spent the best part of 2004 in the studio recording new tracks for my debut solo album, which I'm delighted to say is now almost complete. We are currently in the proccess of finalising song mixes and getting the art work ready for print. The album should be ready for release and in the shops early in the summer and will be entitled "FRAGILE PEOPLE".
Regarding tour dates & gigs, they are still in the planning stages at the moment, but we will keep you posted here as soon as dates are confirmed.
I hope you enjoy browsing through the website, and feel free to add an entry to the guest book. Also remember if you put your name on the mailing list we will send you all the latest info as soon as it comes in.
All the best for 2005 and hope to see you at one of the gigs soon.