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Wade Bowen & West 84
Wade Bowen started playing in Texas honky-tonks and dive bars, building a following with his raw voice and straightforward songs. He was born in Waco, and his...
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Beer Joints To The Opry
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Broken Reflection
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Crazy Enough
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Getaway
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God Bless This Town
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Good Time Tonight
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Handle
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In My Soul
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It's All Over Town
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Just For Fun
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Keep Hangin On
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Lay It All On You
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Lost Control Of My Heart
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Lost Hotel
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Man Out Of Myself
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Mood Ring
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Wade Bowen started playing in Texas honky-tonks and dive bars, building a following with his raw voice and straightforward songs. He was born in Waco, and his early work had a heartland feel that connected with local crowds. In 2008, he released the debut album 'Lost Hotel' with his band West 84, which brought them wider attention.
Their music leans toward outlaw country and Americana, with songs like 'Beer Joints To The Opry' and 'God Bless This Town' reflecting that sound. The band includes Billy Bright on guitar, Matt McCord on bass, and Joey Green on drums. They've put out several albums since, including 'The Blue Album' in 2010 and 'Where the Fast Lane Ends' in 2020.
Bowen's lyrics sometimes touch on rough edges of life, which has sparked occasional debate, but his direct approach has kept a loyal audience. The band has played at venues ranging from small Texas bars to the Grand Ole Opry, maintaining a steady presence in the Texas country scene without much flash or pretense.
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