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Owen Plant

Reggae-infuesed, listener approved

About Me

Masthead Banner Made with MyBannerMaker.com! Click here to make your own!Check out Owen’s new band The Sunshine Brothers and their first single Drunk on You on itunesOwen’s EPKOwen’s photo albumsOwen Plant , is a Jamaican-born acoustic troubadour currently based in California. His writing style is reminiscent of introspective singer/songwriters from the ’70s but also incorporates his rich and vibrant Caribbean heritage. Owen’s strong vocals evoke the emotional depth of Cat Stevens and the soulful passion of Bob Marley. Other influences such as Paul Simon, Beck, Sting, Jack Johnson, and James Taylor round out his distinct sound that can be upbeat, pensive, socially-conscious, entertaining, and compelling.As a child, Owen toured the island of Jamaica playing traditional Jamaican folk and American pop songs. This experience laid the foundation for the diverse instrumentation, language, and rhythm evident in his music today. Additionally, his poignant lyrics and heartfelt poetry draw great strength from a troubled past--expressing human suffering but also embracing hope and redemption. Owen is proud to be affiliated with The Boston/NYC Improbable Players , an acting troupe that educates young people about drugs and alcohol, and is developing a similar organization on the West Coast featuring his musical as well as dramatic abilities.While performing across the U.S., Europe, and Canada, Owen Plant has shared stages with artists such as Ellis Paul, Livingston Taylor, Jonathan Edwards, The Tom Tom Club and Antigone Rising. Owen has played at renowned clubs like The House of Blues as well as at numerous colleges and cafes around the country. He is a celebrated mainstay at Club Passim , Cambridge’s legendary folk venue that was instrumental in the careers of icons Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and others. While in the Boston area, Owen is a member of the elite street-performing program at the famous Faneuil Hall .Owen has released four albums as a solo artist since departing frontman duties for the Boston-based band Shake Senora in 2001. He is currently collaborating on a Reggae/Pop, feel-good studio project called The Sunshine Brothers with noted producer/songwriter/TV and movie composer Christopher Tyng (The OC, Rescue Me, Futurama). After experiencing the new tunes live, many fans have said they can hear that Owen has undergone a transformation due to the collaboration. Owen himself considers this new material the best he has ever been a part of. Stay tuned for release dates, downloads and touring information for both Owen Plant and The Sunshine Brothers .
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Member Since: 1/3/2006
Band Website: owenplant.com
Band Members: Owen Plant (310) 902-6251 [email protected]’s been just me, myself and this here guitar for many a year but I’ve got a band now with Producer/Songwriter Christopher Tyng called the Sunshine Brothers!
Influences:Paul Simon, Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Bob Marley, Toots and The Maytals, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Beck, James, Jellyfish, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan, Sting, Indigo Girls, Ellis Paul, Nirvana, Nick Drake, Silvio Rodrigues, Ryanhood, Johnathan Edwards, Livingston Taylor, The Beatles, Crowded House, Buy my albums on itunes!! or at CDbaby!Request Owen Plant! Also, listen to and discover other great artists.
Sounds Like: Bob Marley, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Cat Stevens, Sting, Ellis Paul, Toad the Wet Sprocket, James, Nick Drake, Silvio Rodrigues, Ryanhood, Johnathan Edwards, Livingston Taylor..... and HIMSELF!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

the Sunshine Brothers!

The Sunshine Brothers - www.thesunshinebrothers.com - That’s me now. This music is what I feel drawn to. I feel like I’m a fan of something new and exciting and have to pinch myself to r...
Posted by Owen Plant on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:44:00 PST

Can’t let it go more than a year betten posts....

My last entry was interesting.  Little did I know that on that tour someone would toal my car in Texas and I'd have to fly and rent my way through the rest of it.  The way I look at this las...
Posted by Owen Plant on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:32:00 PST

Lots of good news!

I ran into some bad car luck for a bit out here on the west coast.  Crashed my car, got a new one, it broke, fixed it, it got broken into and someone stole my amp, favorite jacket and briefcase (...
Posted by Owen Plant on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:42:00 PST

I have arrived!

Australia and my U.S. cross-country adventure were both fantastic!  Loved meeting new folks in Brisbane, Houston, Austin and Tucson and catching up with old friends and family as well.  Copy...
Posted by Owen Plant on Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:38:00 PST

Off on my travels...

Leaving for Australia today (9/21/06) and will be traveling by car from Boston to L.A. via North Carlolina, Alabama, Houston, TX and Tucson from 10/1 - 10/17/06.  Then it's L.A. until spring with...
Posted by Owen Plant on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:22:00 PST

On T.V./"Claws 4 a Cause"/CD release

I was on TV and a 10 min. clip of the interview and in-studio performance is posted on that station's website, http://www.rootsrocklive.com/ until Tuesday, July 25.In the clip I answer a few questions...
Posted by Owen Plant on Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:28:00 PST

The Montague Bookmill was fantastic!!

The Montague Bookmill show was fantastic! Adam is such a great guy and performer and I got to play for a lot of new folks. Can't wait to get back there and chill out at the cafe overlooking those be...
Posted by Owen Plant on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 07:14:00 PST

In Montague and so relaxed...

The city is such an affront to my senses. I am a city boy, but I feel more alive out here in a rural place. Western MA is nice and chill. Almost a northern California vibe to it. About to play a s...
Posted by Owen Plant on Sat, 15 Jul 2006 02:23:00 PST

New site!!! Pretty isn't it?

I like this new navigation a lot.  Matt rocks and so does his aaaaht (Bostonian for art).
Posted by Owen Plant on Fri, 16 Jun 2006 02:22:00 PST

New website (owenplant.com 2.0) on the way!

I am so excited by what designer Matt Collins (www.experiencefusion.net) is doing for the updated site. Behold the old one while you can! There will be many similarities and my logo is the same and ...
Posted by Owen Plant on Fri, 19 May 2006 07:19:00 PST