Sean Rowe
Encyclopedia
Sean Rowe is an alternative folk singer-songwriter
and musician
.
, Rowe started playing music at an early age. He received a bass guitar from his father on his 12th birthday and performed in a local band. After receiving an acoustic guitar as a gift from his uncle, Rowe began playing solo.
He wrote his first song at the age of seven on a Fisher-Price
typewriter after listening to Survivor
's "Eye of the Tiger
." Rowe started seriously writing songs when he was 18.The Rumpus The first complete song that he wrote was called "Turtle," which was inspired by his friend and singer-songwriter Jeanne French.
At the age of 17, Rowe discovered Otis Redding
and his song "Open The Door", which inspired him to begin singing.
After reading The Tracker by Tom Brown
at the age of 18, Rowe started a blog about his experiences in the wilderness. He later took courses at Tom Brown
's Wilderness Survival School in Asbury, NJ.
In 2006, Rowe studied for a year at Hawk Circle Wilderness Education in Cherry Valley, NY, and completed a 24-day solo survival quest after his training.
Rowe also studied under wild food author and expert, Samuel Thayer, and has partnered with Kawing Crow Awareness Center as a guest instructor for wilderness survival workshops and wild edible plant foraging.
Since 2009, Rowe has contributed as a blogger to the Albany Times Union on topics concerning nature, wildlife and his music career.
He recorded his album, Magic, and released it through Collar City Records on April 21, 2009.
In 2009, Rowe was asked to open for Noah and the Whale
in the United Kingdom
. Soon after, Sean signed with ANTI-
Records, which re-released Magic on February 22, 2011.
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
and musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
.
Early life
Born and raised in Troy, New YorkTroy, New York
Troy is a city in the US State of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. Troy is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of Albany and Schenectady, forming a region popularly called the Capital...
, Rowe started playing music at an early age. He received a bass guitar from his father on his 12th birthday and performed in a local band. After receiving an acoustic guitar as a gift from his uncle, Rowe began playing solo.
He wrote his first song at the age of seven on a Fisher-Price
Fisher-Price
Fisher-Price is a company that produces toys for infants and children, headquartered in East Aurora, New York. Fisher-Price has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel since 1993.-History:...
typewriter after listening to Survivor
Survivor (band)
Survivor is an American rock band formed in Chicago in 1978. The band achieved its greatest success in the 1980s with its AOR sound, which garnered many charting singles, especially in the United States. The band is best known for its double platinum-certified 1982 hit "Eye of the Tiger", the theme...
's "Eye of the Tiger
Eye of the Tiger
"Eye of the Tiger" is a single by American rock band Survivor, from their third album Eye of the Tiger. It was released as a single on May 29, 1982, the same year as the album. It was written at the request of actor Sylvester Stallone, who was unable to get permission for Queen's "Another One Bites...
." Rowe started seriously writing songs when he was 18.The Rumpus The first complete song that he wrote was called "Turtle," which was inspired by his friend and singer-songwriter Jeanne French.
At the age of 17, Rowe discovered Otis Redding
Otis Redding
Otis Ray Redding, Jr. was an American soul singer-songwriter, record producer, arranger and talent scout. He is considered one of the major figures in soul and R&B...
and his song "Open The Door", which inspired him to begin singing.
Nature
An avid naturalist, Rowe often speaks of his fascination with the woods and his connection to the land.After reading The Tracker by Tom Brown
Tom Brown (naturalist)
Tom Brown, Jr. is an American naturalist, wilderness tracker and the author of numerous books, including a series of field guides. Brown attributes his tracking skills and his spiritual philosophy to the teachings of a Lipan Apache elder named Stalking Wolf, who instructed Brown during his childhood...
at the age of 18, Rowe started a blog about his experiences in the wilderness. He later took courses at Tom Brown
Tom Brown (naturalist)
Tom Brown, Jr. is an American naturalist, wilderness tracker and the author of numerous books, including a series of field guides. Brown attributes his tracking skills and his spiritual philosophy to the teachings of a Lipan Apache elder named Stalking Wolf, who instructed Brown during his childhood...
's Wilderness Survival School in Asbury, NJ.
In 2006, Rowe studied for a year at Hawk Circle Wilderness Education in Cherry Valley, NY, and completed a 24-day solo survival quest after his training.
Rowe also studied under wild food author and expert, Samuel Thayer, and has partnered with Kawing Crow Awareness Center as a guest instructor for wilderness survival workshops and wild edible plant foraging.
Since 2009, Rowe has contributed as a blogger to the Albany Times Union on topics concerning nature, wildlife and his music career.
Career
Since 2004, Rowe played locally in his hometown at open mics, bars and cafes.He recorded his album, Magic, and released it through Collar City Records on April 21, 2009.
In 2009, Rowe was asked to open for Noah and the Whale
Noah and the Whale
Noah and the Whale are an English indie folk band from Twickenham, London, England formed in 2006. The band consists of Charlie Fink , Tom Hobden , Matt "Urby Whale" Owens , Fred Abbott , and Michael Petulla .-Early years and Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down...
in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. Soon after, Sean signed with ANTI-
ANTI-
ANTI- is an American record label founded in 1999 as a sister label of Epitaph Records.While Epitaph's focus has shifted over the last decade from mostly punk rock, nowadays ANTI- has a more diverse roster, ranging from country , hip hop , reggae , Soul , folk , rap-rock , indie rock...
Records, which re-released Magic on February 22, 2011.