07.30.08 | Radio Stations can instantly download high-quality tracks from the new album
Radio stations may download three tracks from the new album through Radio Submit. It is a free service to all radio stations.

Please check out our new site and grab some tracks for airplay.

http://www.radiosubmit.com/rs/Rick_Fowler

THANK YOU VERY MUCH to all the stations that are playing our music!

07.11.08 | Rick Fowler's "Good Foot" album reaches number 5 in Georgia airplay
This week Back On My Good Foot reached number five in the Georgia Roots Music airplay charts.

Here's the lineup for the top six:

1 DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS BRIGHTER THAN CREATION'S DARK NEW WEST
2 MARSHALL RUFFIN RICH MAN'S DIME JAMMATES
3 SEAN COSTELLO WE CAN GET TOGETHER DELTA GROOVE
4 LIZZ WRIGHT THE ORCHARD VERVE
5 RICK FOWLER BACK ON MY GOOD FOOT JAMMATES
6 WIDESPREAD PANIC DON'T TELL THE BAND SANCTUARY RECORDS

07.02.08 | Quotes from Juke Joint Soul's review of Back On My Good Foot


Juke Joint Soul: July 2008 review of Rick Fowler’s new CD
Ben Harpman

Review Quotes:

"Fowler shows off his graceful feel on the slow burn of "Feel So Much Better." Tim "Drawbar" White adds some superb Hammond Organ here and throughout the entire album, save for one which Randall Bramblett takes the keys for."

"Fowler's guitar work can border on blasting off into superhero rock guitar but just before you think he's crossed the line, he comes back and shows why he's suited for a blues audience."

"Preacher" seethes with guile for the religious zealot hypocrite. Fowler rips them up with his lyrics in one hand while smacking them with the fury of Hell with his guitar in the other. The song, though more of a hard-driving blues-rock, is one of the high points on the disc for Fowler's all around attack."

"Walk Softly" is one of the other high points on the disc with a slow-burning blues-rock murder ballad that would almost be better suited in a Southern Rock songbook than it would blues. This song is here again another example of Fowler's excellent songwriting and storytelling abilities."

06.29.08 | Rick Fowler's Back On My Good Foot album charts at number 41 on the top worldwide blues airplay chart
Back On My Good Foot entered the Roots Music Report's worldwide blues airplay chart at number 41. This is the top reporting resource for airplay of blues and other roots music.

06.21.08 | Rick Fowler's "Good Foot" CD reaches John Shelton Ivany's Top 21 list
Rick Fowler’s new CD listed in legendary entertainment writer John Shelton Ivany's Top 21

Review: Issue 323: June, 2008:

Back On My Good Foot is as straightforward of a blues record as humanly possible. Super distorted everything, way too much reverb on the vocals (my only complaint), and actual soul makes this an incredibly solid blues record.

Fowler, as anyone who listens to this can hear, is about music, not popularity, and plays his music that way. With quite a bit of delta influence and musicianship to boot, this album is for anyone stoked on good, old fashion porch blues.

06.11.08 | Creative Loafing: Atlanta, June 2008
Quotes:

Veteran Athens guitarist Fowler's terrific new blues-rock album Back on My Good Foot should have him headlining clubs...

His lyrically and melodically sharp, swampy songs are sung with a dusky, husky edge and his guitar solos stay taut and sharp. He sounds infected with the blues, as one of his tunes is titled, and he's ready to spread the disease.

05.20.08 | Billboard album review by j.poet, All Music Guide
Back On My Good Foot
Released: March, 25, 2008
Record Label: Jammates

Album Review
Fowler grew up listening to British blues cast like Robin Trower and Kim Simmonds and the Texas blues of Johnny Winter, and brings plenty of rock'n'roll attitude to his music. He's been playing since he was 12, and has a checkered career behind him including film scores, prolific work as a sideman, and a famous benefit concert for Tourette Syndrome that featured REM's Bill Berry on drums, who guests here on "Road to Nowhere". Fowler obviously likes his blues low down and dirty and despite its uplifting title, Back on My Good Foot is crammed with tales from life's darker side. Fowler sings with an understated intensity and his playing isn't showy, but brims over with a dark soulful power. On the title tune Fowler sings "I know I'm gonna be all right," but the music belies his optimistic forecast. His solo here is measured and deliberate, contrasting neatly with Tim White's big Hammond B3 which conjures up storm clouds and lightening. White is the album's secret weapon, sharing the solo spotlight with his boss and adding his own foreboding aura to the proceedings. 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. The opener, "Infected With the Blues", likens the blues to a fatal disease. Fowler's observations on his condition here mirror the lives of many as he sings "I'm worried ‘bout the future, I'm haunted by the past, ain't crazy ‘bout the present, I pray that it can't last…" His solo is full of fire and brimstone that belies his protestation of helplessness. On "Preacher" Fowler smacks back at religious hypocrisy, telling the Reverend that he'll find peace in his own way. White's B3 soars to the heavens while Fowler's slashing guitar keeps things anchored to the earth. "Road to Nowhere" is another ode to alienation and despair, again marked by Fowler's deadpan wit. A screaming solo full of bent notes and long sustains segues into White's easy rolling organ solo, suggesting a car cruising down an empty highway at midnight. "Skeletons in Your Closet" is a spooky country blues thang with Fowler's slide guitar adding icy accents. Guest player Randall Bramblett takes the tune home with a brief churchy organ solo. A cover of Savoy Brown's "Hellbound Train" closes the album on a suitably desolate note. The playing stays subdued throughout, all tension and no release until Fowler breaks out with a growling volley of blue notes near the tune's end, but the fury quickly subsides to close with an almost meditative bass solo by Michael C. Steele. ~ j. poet, All Music Guide

04.27.08 | Vintage Guitar Magazine, June 2008 issue: review of Rick Fowler's new CD
Vintage Guitar Magazine includes a review of Rick Fowler's Back On My Good Foot in the new June 2008 issue.

"With so many blues guitarists aping the Vaughns, it's refreshing to hear somebody wear his British blues influences on his sleeve."

"Fowler achieving a fat sound that would do Kim Simmonds proud."

"Road to Nowhere and the Strat-y Walk Softly are good, old-fashioned, unadorned blues."

04.06.08 | Music City Blues Society: review of Rick Fowler CD
Music City Blues Society review of Rick Fowler CD
Category: Music

From the Music City Blues Society, Nashville, TN:
Rick Fowler review.....Written by Don Crow Friday, 28 March 2008

Rick Fowler has been playing guitar since the age of twelve. Altho he’s matured as an artist and played on many varied projects, his "blues roots" are always prominently showing, from his formative years of listening to and learning from American players, and, especially the British blues-rockers such as Robin Trower and Kim Simmonds. On his latest release on the Jammates label, he’s sho’ nuff "Back On My Good Foot," and in fine form with ten slabs of guitar-driven blues-rock that not only entertains, but makes one think, as well. In Rick’s songwriting, there is a lot of "outside-the-box" creativity going on. Check out his tale of growing up in a small town, "Skeletons In Your Closet," where everyone knows everyone else, especially when "those jawbones get to rattlin!" This one includes some serious slide guitar work, too. Randall Bramblett’s B-3 scores big points as well on the ballad "Feel So Much Better." There are songs about everyday struggles, too. When you’ve got nowhere to turn, Rick compares it to being "Infected With The Blues." And, things are bound to get better in a little while, and you can get "Back On My Good Foot." Today’s topical problems are addressed in "Running From The Truth," where the political left and right are seemingly both wrong nowadays. Rick’s tribute to one of his early influences is presented in the set’s only cover, a ten-minute raveup of Savoy Brown’s "Hellbound Train." We had two favorites, too. The crunching riff of "Road To Nowhere" is driven home by the backbeats of legendary guest drummer Bill Berry of R. E. M. fame. And, a spooky, swampy tale of a jealous man lying in wait to kill his cheating lover is the premise behind "Walk Softly." As a writer, Rick Fowler pens songs that reach out and literally grab the listener by the lapels. Add to that his stinging guitar attack and a red-hot backing band, and "Back On My Good Foot" makes for a highly-recommended listen!!! Until next time......Sheryl and Don Crow.

04.05.08 | Midwest Record: Entertainment Reviews: Rick Fowler's Back On My Good Foot


Back On My Good Foot: Midwest Record Review
Category: Music

Midwest Record: Entertainment Reviews, News, and Views
Lake Zurich, IL:

RICK FOWLER/Back on My Good Foot: Classic white boy blues guitarist that’s happy to be a well regarded journeyman in search of the ultimate riff. The kind of cat that knows his stuff, doesn’t make a big deal out of it and lets the good times roll. Fun stuff for blues guitar fans ready to let it rock.

02.23.08 | Bout of Blues Fuels Fowler's Recent Effort
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01.14.08 | CD Release Show in Athens, Georgia: Feb. 23, 2008
The international release of the new CD Back On My Good Foot is set for March 25, 2008. However, there will be an early release show in Athens, Georgia on Feb. 23 at The Melting Point.

Advance tickets are now on sale
CLICK THE "LAUNCH RELATED SITE" LINK BELOW TO PURCHASE ADVANCE TICKETS

Here are the show details:

Date: Saturday, February 23, 2008

Venue: The Melting Point, Athens, Georgia

Rick Fowler CD release for "BACK ON MY GOOD FOOT"

Tickets are $8.00 adv (+$1.50 conv fee) - $10.00 at the door

This is an 18 & up general admission seated show

Doors open @ 6pm for dinner & drinks - Music promptly at 8:30pm

Jammates Records has announced the early 2008 CD release from Athens-based guitarist Rick Fowler. The new CD, "Back on My Good Foot" was recorded in late 2007 and early reviews are already comparing Fowler's music to the best of classic British blues/rock. With an all-star lineup of top musicians and some very special guests, this show promises an evening of superb rocking blues. The release party also kicks off a tour supporting the record. Sherry Joyce and Marshall Ruffin share the opening slot. Come and help us celebrate the release of Rick's "Back on My Good Foot!"

The new CD and other goodies will be available at the show!

10.09.07 | Rick Fowler is Bringing British Blues to Georgia
Athens / LaGrange Georgia ... October 9th, 2007

Noted Athens Georgia musician Rick Fowler is busy recording a new blues-rock CD, tentatively titled Back on My Good Foot. Early reviews of the tracks suggest that this CD has all of the elements of a classic British Blues record rather than a Georgia based release. Loaded with sparring between Fowler's guitar and organist Tim White's Hammond B3, and filled with cool grooves, the record captures all of the musicians' deepest influences. Fowler states that this record will fulfill a lifetime goal of his - "to do a blues-rock record with everyone on the same page".

The CD is well underway with a release date slated for early in 2008 on Jammates Records. The project started to take shape when Rick reconnected with old friend and fellow musician Pat Patten [Jammates Managing Partner]. During their long reunion lunch, Fowler mentioned that he'd love to put together a Blues record. Observing the chemistry between the two, Coe Cloud [Jammates Marketing Manager] knew it wouldn't be long before Rick would be joining the Jammates artist roster. "It was like they hadn't been apart for twenty-five years. They were completing each others sentences, and had a common vision about how music is made and the music industry today. And, it hasn't stopped - the music Rick is recording to tape has magic in it."

"I'm very lucky." says Fowler, "Some of my favorite musicians are joining me on this effort -- Mike Steele (bass), Tim White (Hammond B3 organ), Gerry Hansen (drums), and Jonathan Dorsey (guitar). And, my brother Russ [Fowler] will be mixing it. We also have some special guest artists appearing. The team at Jammates has been great to work with. They've rolled their sleeves up and are working side-by-side with us. It is a pleasure to finally work with a record company that is comprised of musicians and artists who actually understand and appreciate music. Working with Jammates is like working with other band members in order to achieve the common goal of creating a great record. It is not at all the usual battle between those who love music and those who only care about marketing. Consequently, I think we'll all benefit from a powerfully sincere, absolutely real record that will stand up well for years."

Most of the songs are written or co-written by Fowler; and included will be a long-form jamband cover of Savoy Brown's "Hellbound Train". According to Patten, Jammates is "all about capturing the musical vibe -- as live as possible, even when tracking in the studio. Rick has star persona on stage, he's a solid songwriter, and it's like he channels guitar parts - I don't know where they come from, but he delivers great stuff time and time again. Although Rick is known primarily as a guitar player, I think Blues lovers will respond to what he offers up vocally on this project."

More information about Rick Fowler is available from his presence on the Web: http://www.RickFowler.com and http://www.myspace.com/RickFowlerBand

Jammates Records LLC is a Georgia-based music production and promotion company focused primarily on the southeastern music market. More information is available on the Company's website: http://www.Jammates.com

Interview Contact:
Pat Patten, Managing Partner, Jammates Records LLC
Telephone: 706.333.0787
Email: pat@jammates.com

MORE ABOUT RICK FOWLER:

Historical Snapshot:

- Rick Fowler has been playing guitar in bands since the age of twelve.

- 1980: performed and recorded with Bertie Higgins ("Key Largo").

- 1982: Fowler's band, Fortnox, signed with Epic records. Their song, "Storm Inside My Head" charted at #44 in US Airplay and the video reached the top 20 on MTV.

- 1984: Rick's band, Bombay, recorded an album with legendary British producer, Eddie Offord (John Lennon, Yes, and Emerson, Lake, and Palmer). The video, "Rumble Tonight" received airplay on MTV and appeared on other music television stations.

- 1989: Fowler, guitarist with the band Bad Fun, toured Europe and parts of the Middle East. The band was evacuated from Turkey, returning to the US at the end of the Gulf War.

- 1991: Rick moved to Athens, Georgia and devoted much of the next few years to performing as a studio musician and working as an engineer and producer for dozens of CDs.

- 1996: Fowler's book, The Unwelcome Companion, An Insiders View of Tourette Syndrome, was released by Silver Run Publications.

- 1997: Rick put together a band of well-known musicians to perform the first rock concert benefit for Tourette syndrome awareness. Band celebrities included: Bill Berry (R.E.M., retired) and Randall Bramblett (Greg Allman, Sea Level, Traffic, Widespread Panic). The event received international coverage including MTV, CNN, VH-1, AOL, Rolling Stone, Spin Magazine, and a number of other music news outlets. All funds were donated to the TSA Georgia Chapter.

- 2000: Welcome Companions, a CD recorded by the benefit concert band, was released by Polyglot Records under the band name Rick Fowler and Friends. The CD received airplay on over 150 radio stations and appeared in major music publications throughout the world, increasing awareness about the disorder. Sales proceeds to benefit TSA of Georgia.

- 2005: Fowler's band performed in Montreal for the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada and Inside Tourette Syndrome, a documentary fil about adults with TS, was released.

- 2006: Fowler co-produced and performed on the CD Northern Exposure, a benefit record for the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada.

- 2007: Rick Fowler signed with Jammates Records.