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The John Cowan Band (The Kennedy Center)

The John Cowan Band

Bluegrass, newgrass, rock  and rollgrass. John Cowan’s ability to move easily between music styles and blend and bend genres into creative new forms has made him one of the most significant voices in acoustic music over the past thirsty years.After making a name for himself in the early 1970s’ music scene in Louisville, Kentucky, Mr. Cowan rose to fame when he became the lead singer for New Grass Revival. He and band mates Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, and Pat Flynn introduced a new generation of music fans to an explosive, experimental brand of bluegrass.

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The John Cowan Band 8/13/08: The John Cowan Band

With the ability to move between bluegrass, newgrass, and rock n’ roll, the band has become one of the most significant voices in acoustic music over the past 30 years.

The John Cowan Band

With the ability to move between bluegrass, newgrass, and rock n’ roll, the band has become one of the most significant voices in acoustic music over the past 30 years.

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