 Bob Bowman Guitar References and Reviews |
| Michael Boland Proprietor – Rupununi / Havana Partner – Quarterdeck, Guinness and Porcelli’s and Miguel’s “As the proprietor of a number of restaurants in Bar Harbor where live music is often featured, I am writing with pleasure to recommend Mr. Bowman as a highly qualified and professional musician for hire. In 2009, Bob Bowman performed weekly in July, August and September at Havana, Rupununi, Guinness and Porcelli’s and Quarterdeck restaurants in Bar Harbor. His classical, Celtic, and Jazz-influenced guitar arrangements and low-key style makes for ideal dining music with wide age appeal from very young children to seniors. Mr.
Bowman is very flexible and easy to work with in a
variety of venues, requiring very little space. He
provided his own sound system and used innovative
wireless technology to transmit through the restaurant
sound system for low-volume, high-quality sound
distribution in both open and multi-room venues.
He is reliable, low-maintenance and economical –
especially for ongoing bookings. I would highly recommend him as a musician for hire at any dining establishment.” _____________________________________________________ Helen StanleySalt Glazed Pottery 450 Seeleys Cove Rd. Seeleys Cove, NB E5H 2E5 Canada http://www.helenstanleypottery.ca “We've enjoyed Bob Bowman and his beautiful music at the holiday open house at my studio in Seeleys Cove, New Brunswick for the past four years. It makes a huge difference to the ambiance of the room. I've heard from people who were there and they really felt it added a lot. I will definitely do it again.” _____________________________________________________ Brian SmithProprietor – McKays Public House Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 http://www.mckayspublichouse.com/ “Bob
Bowman entertained diners at McKays most summer nights
since 2009. He is a versatile musician with a tasteful
and eclectic repertoire from Celtic to Jazz that appeals
to everyone. McKays is a historic building with outdoor
garden dining, two bars, and five dining rooms on two
floors. Our customers love live music, but it is a
difficult venue for performers and many acts are simply
too loud for our small spaces. Bob performs with
multiple speakers at a volume that doesn’t interfere
with conversation yet is heard throughout the building.
His wireless system permits setting up in various areas
in the restaurant depending on the situation, including
out in the garden all summer with his music piped into
the restaurant. Customers often comment that it’s the
perfect accompaniment to dinner. We get many compliments
every night and the staff looks forward to it too." _____________________________________________________ Ruth DunfieldGeneral Manager Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre 139 Water Street St. Andrews, NB E5B 1A7 Canada "Bob Bowman is a talented instrumentalist and has performed for Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Centre on numerous occasions. His wonderful music always creates the perfect atmosphere for our gallery openings and is always enjoyed by those in attendance. We receive many favorable comments every time he plays." _____________________________________________________ Sarah ConleyOwner, Operator Ticklebelly Hill Rural Events 165 Board Road Oak Bay, New Brunswick E3L 4G9
1.506.321.1250 https://www.ticklebellyhill.com/ "I first worked alongside Bob as a Wedding Coordinator in November of 2011. When I contacted Bob to see if he was available, we started a really good conversation about my client's wishes. My clients had specific songs in mind for their wedding ceremony and Bob gladly went out of his way to learn the pieces he didn't already know. He visited the ceremony and reception sites before the wedding, as he hadn't played there before, and also attended the rehearsal. This meant he was well prepared on the wedding day, knowing exactly the environment in which he would perform, his power needs and set-up requirements. For the reception and dinner in a beautiful old inn, he set up a four-speaker system that distributed the music perfectly throughout the lobby, bar, and dining room. The Inn proprietors were very impressed. Bob is an extremely confident and talented musician, with a great easy-going personality. He not only worked very well with me, but the officiant as well, and made the couple so happy on their wedding day. I look forward to working alongside him at many more weddings and other special events." Selected live solo
performances:
College of the Atlantic University of Maine Jackson Laboratory (75th Anniversary Gala) Arcady Music Festival Summer Festival of the Arts Quietside Festival Grand Auditorium – Ellsworth, Maine Lompoc Cafe – Bar Harbor, Maine Havana Restaurant – Bar Harbor, Maine McKays Public House – Bar Harbor, Maine Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre - St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada St. Andrews Farmers Market – St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada Indulge Festival – St. Andrew,s New Brunswick, Canada Savour in the Garden – Kingsbrae Garden, St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada Algonquin Resort – St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada |
