As a composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist, Kevin Bowers is musically described as adventurous rock and playful pop. He is somewhat of a musical chameleon, borrowing from rock, reggae, Cuban, lounge, and what he likes to call “vintage jukebox.” His charismatic persona on stage is earning the success of a loyal following. With the help of consistent radio play and independently selling his first album, My Love Is Yours, Kevin is set to release his second album, Nine Story Building, this fall.

On Nine Story Building, Kevin incorporates a wide range of sounds including xylophones, French horn, and various other percussions that are not usually heard in popular music. He sings in an animated style that sometimes resembles David Byrne, while his lyrics are filled with imagery and characters to paint a picture that is both personal and fictional. “On the first album, I wrote the music before the lyrics,” says Kevin. “With this album, I wrote everything by singing off the cuff into a tape recorder while improvising the music. Although they were eventually organized, the songs ended up having a more honest vibe to them. The idea of using wind instruments combined with acoustic bass, congas, and lots of percussion was influenced by the records I was digesting at the time.”

Musicians such as Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, The Beatles, The Police, The Clash, Bob Marley, and Talking Heads (to name a few), will always stay close to his heart. But what Kevin is listening to these days is perhaps not typical of a 27-year-old: “Serge Gainsbourg and Francois Hardy are very stylish and playful, along with Chico Buarque and Tony Bennett who are also genuine.”

Kevin Bowers was born with music in his blood. When he was just starting to learn to read, Kevin listened voraciously to his parents’ 45’s on his Fisher Price record player. His prized possession when he was four years old was The Beatles' White Album, which he carried with him everywhere. He was then introduced to The Police by his two older brothers and was awestruck by their drummer Stewart Copeland which led to his drumming interest. At the age of five years old, he recorded his first album on a tape recorder using a wooden table to play the drums with his hands, while singing the melody and lyrics. He started taking drumming lessons and taught himself to play guitar and piano during the process of composing music and writing lyrics.
Kevin’s present tour plans and future plans revolve around hitting the road in support of Nine Story Building, connecting with new fans, diving into new musical territories, and recording. “My goal has always been to get the music out to different regions of the world and evolve through music. I am very proud of this album so I feel blessed.”