John Cowan
Folk & acoustic band from OH · formed 1952
- Shows on record
- 13
- Rooms played
- 12
- Cities
- 7
- Releases
- 11
- Last show
- Feb 5, 2023City Winery - Nashville
About
John Cowan is a band from OH, formed in 1952, tagged Awesome Vocalists, bluegrass, Contemporary Bluegrass by its sources. Shows on record run from 1997 to 2023, across 12 rooms in 7 cities.
- John Cowan formed in 1952 — MusicBrainz
- The John Cowan Band: member — MusicBrainz
- New Grass Revival: member — MusicBrainz
- The Sky Kings: member — MusicBrainz
- John Cowan has 11 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1997–2025 — MusicBrainz
- John Cowan formed in 1974 — Wikipedia
- John Cowan plays Bluegrass — Wikipedia
- John Cowan plays rock — Wikipedia
- John Cowan has 4253 listeners on Last.fm — John Cowan on Last.fm
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
13 on record · Songkick, archive etreeShows per year
- 19971 show
- 20023 shows
- 20041 show
- 20052 shows
- 20071 show
- 20121 show
- 20172 shows
- 20191 show
- 20231 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2023 | City Winery - Nashville · NashvilleSupportwith Christie Lenée, John Berry, Jim Messina, +1 | Support | Christie Lenée, John Berry, Jim Messina, +1 |
| Dec 30, 2019 | 3rd and Lindsley · NashvilleSupportwith Jonell Mosser, Maura O'connell | Support | Jonell Mosser, Maura O'connell |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Jammin' Java · ViennaHeadlinerwith Julie Byrne, Nadia Reid | Headliner | Julie Byrne, Nadia Reid |
| Oct 19, 2017 | Grand Ole Opry House · NashvilleHeadlinerwith Dierks Bentley, T. Graham Brown, Trey Hensley, +13 | Headliner | Dierks Bentley, T. Graham Brown, Trey Hensley, +13 |
| Jan 11, 2012 | Music City Roots · NashvilleSupportwith The Black Lillies, The Ragbirds, Sarah Peacock, +2 | Support | The Black Lillies, The Ragbirds, Sarah Peacock, +2 |
| Apr 5, 2007 | Bluebird Cafe · NashvilleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 14, 2005 | Kent Stage · Kent, OhioHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 13, 2005 | Center For The Arts · SpringfieldHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 26, 2004 | 3rd & Lindsley Bar and Grill · NashvilleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 26, 2002 | Bluebird Cafe · NashvilleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 22, 2002 | Celebrity Theater · PhoenixHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 21, 2002 | Last Concert Cafe · HoustonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 22, 1997 | Variety Playhouse · AtlantaSupportwith Zambiland Orchestra, Jon Fishman, Col. Bruce Hampton, +10 | Support | Zambiland Orchestra, Jon Fishman, Col. Bruce Hampton, +10 |
Where they play
12 rooms in 7 citiesRooms played most
- Bluebird Cafe · Nashville2 shows
- 3rd & Lindsley Bar and Grill · Nashville1 show
- 3rd and Lindsley · Nashville1 show
- Celebrity Theater · Phoenix1 show
- Center For The Arts · Springfield1 show
Cities played
- Nashville7 shows
- Atlanta1 show
- Houston1 show
- Kent, Ohio1 show
- Phoenix1 show
and 2 other cities
Live history
13 shows on record- Shows counted
- 13
- First on record
- Dec 1997
- Latest on record
- Feb 2023
Shows per year
- 19971
- 20023
- 20041
- 20052
- 20071
- 20121
- 20172
- 20191
- 20231
Top rooms
- Bluebird Café, Nashville · 2
- City Winery - Nashville, Nashville · 1
- 3rd and Lindsley, Nashville · 1
- Jammin' Java, Vienna · 1
- Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville · 1
Top cities
- Nashville, TN · 7
- Phoenix, AZ · 1
- Houston, TX · 1
- Kent, OH · 1
- Springfield · 1
Often on the bill with: Barry Waldrep, Carolina Still, Christie Lenée, Col. Bruce Hampton, El Búho, Guthrie Trapp, Jim Messina, Jimmy Herring
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
11 releases, 1997–2025The HercuLeons
2025 · Album
Better Times Will Come
2022 · Single
Sixty
2014 · Album
The Massenburg Sessions
2010 · Album
8,745 Feet: Live at Telluride Live
2009 · Album
Comfort & Joy
2009 · Album
Live at the Bluebird Cafe April 5, 2007
2007 · Album
Always Take Me Back
2002 · Album
Bluegrass 2001
2001 · Album
John Cowan
2000 · Album
Soul'd Out
1997 · Album
Discography
12 releases, 1986–2025- 2025The HercuLeonsAlbum
- 2022Better Times Will ComeSingle
United for Opportunity
- 2014SixtyAlbum
Compass Records · 7 4630 2 · Engineer [Engineered], Mixed By: John McFee; Mastered By: Randy LeRoy; Producer: John McFee
- 2010The Massenburg SessionsAlbum
E1 Entertainment · E1E-CD-2304
- 20098,745 Feet: Live at Telluride LiveLive
E1 Entertainment · KOC-CD-4766
- 2009Comfort & JoyAlbum
KOCH Records · KOC-CD-4759
- 2007Live at the Bluebird Cafe April 5, 2007Live
- 2002Always Take Me BackAlbum
Sugar Hill Records · SUG-CD-3932 · Mastered By: Jim DeMain; Mixed By: Justin Niebank; Producer: Wendy Waldman; Recorded By: Michael Boshears
- 2001Bluegrass 2001Album
Pinecastle Records · PRC 1112 · Executive Producer: Will Gailey; Mastered By: John Eberle; Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By: Scott Vestal
- 2000John CowanAlbum
Sugar Hill Records · SUG-CD-3907 · Co-producer, Mixed By, Mastered By, Recorded By: Michael Boshears; Producer: Wendy Waldman
- 1997Soul'd OutAlbum
Sugar Hill Records · SHCD-9101
- 1986Soul'd Out!Album
Sugar Hill Records · SH-9101 · Producer: John Cowan; Producer: Paul Worley
Compiled from MusicBrainz and Discogs. Releases not listed there are not shown.
Lineup
- The John Cowan Band
- New Grass Revival
- The Sky Kings
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts |
| John Cowan on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| archive etree | Show history |
| Spotify | Photos |
| website | Photos |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.