"PLEASE RISE" ALBUM REVIEW BY GRAHAME RHODES!

"Here is a fine solo debut from the larger-than-life Bobby Joe Owens (aka Robert J. Thompson), hailing from Bowie, Maryland, the vocalist with blues band Retro Deluxe, whose latest album, “Watermelon Tea” was given a firm ‘thumbs-up’. The blues are left to the band recordings here, as Owens tackles 12 songs in very much country territory . . . all self-penned bar one." Continued....

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HARD COPIES NOW AVAILABLE!

ATTENTION: Hard copies and .mp3 downloads of Bobby Joe Owens' brand new "Please Rise" CD are now available right here on this website. CLICK HERE! 

SOPHIE LO CD ARTWORK DESIGN ROCKS!

The awesome CD artwork for Bobby Joe's new CD Please Rise was designed by Sophie Lo! Sophie Lo, a brilliant French Graphic Artist living in England, has worked in several medias including Record Sleeves, Concert Posters and Videos. She is immensely talented and has worked on countless high profile projects like Eddie & The Hot Rods, The Senders, etc. "Sophie has captured the essence of Bobby Joe Owens in a vintage style that compliments this diverse collection of country songs" says Bob Thompson of Rinkled Rooster. Sophie Lo's work is exceptional and affordable, so please be sure to check out her website at www.sophielo.com and consider her for your next project.