Ron Sowell
Opposite Day
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Ron Sowell's musical bus stops and invites them - invites all of us - to hop on and allow ourselves to enjoy, to learn, to dream, and to create together. Enjoy the world of "Opposite Day," where everything is backward and you laugh when you get the blues.
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- 1 Opposit Day
- 2 Hi-Low-Miiny Ha-Cah
- 3 Monster Under My Bed
- 4 Backyard Tin Can Band
- 5 La Bamba
- 6 Potato
- 7 I Love My Tomato
- 8 I Used To Wear Diapers
- 9 Bug a Boo
- 10 Herman The Worm
- 11 Einstein The Genius
- 12 First You Dream
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Best known for his role as the musical director of the internationally acclaimed public radio show, Mountain Stage, Ron Sowell is also a dynamic singer-songwriter, guitarist, performer and producer.
Growing up on the high desert plains in Roswell, New Mexico, Ron dedicated his early years to sports and music. He learned to sing by mimicking his dad's high tenor in church and he played a mean third base for his state champion little league team.
At age 13 his life was altered forever when his mother bought him a guitar and lessons at a local music store (a decision she later questioned!). Buoyed by her encouragement and the revelation that "girls dig it," Ron played till his fingers hurt in a series of rock bands and folk groups.
In high school he was crushed by the realization (and several NFL-sized linebackers on the opposing football team) that at 5'8" and 155 pounds, a professional sports career was not in his future. So, heading off to college with a scholarship to sing in the choir in his pocket, Ron dove headlong into developing his guitar and singing skills. It was then that he began writing his first songs.
After graduation he hit the road playing clubs and coffee houses. Four years later, on a brief visit to the beautiful hills of West Virginia, he felt "so right" that he unloaded his car and put down roots. There he formed two critically acclaimed bands, "The Putnam County Pickers" and "Stark Raven." He recorded four albums, clocked thousands of miles and performed across the U.S., Greenland, Iceland, Germany, Greece, Turkey, Crete and Ethiopia.
At the same time Ron joined a fledgling local radio show called Mountain Stage as the resident guitar player, eventually becoming the music director. Mountain Stage is now heard each week on 120 public radio stations nationwide and worldwide via Voice of America. On the show he has played with hundreds of performers, such as Sarah McLachian, Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, Kathy Mattea and legends Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Rambling Jack Elliott and Odetta.
In 1992 he released his first solo CD, Oil and Water, featuring ten original compositions. The songs range from the absurdly humorous to the socially conscious.
As a performer he has the gift to make a thousand people in a concert hall feel like they are sitting in his living room. He's engaging and funny and plays great guitar and harmonica. Whether making you laugh or cry, sing or dance, Ron Sowell is a top notch entertainer
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This CD is a "must have" for the grandkids!
author: Dr. John PeedThis CD and Ron Sowell were big hits at Saint Mary's Hall school in San Antonio! Our little ones loved ALL the songs, but especially Hi-Lo-Minny-minny-Ha-ca! Ron and I go back over 40 years, and his talent only increases! My grandsons love this CD!
Creative and fun CD children love!!!
author: Betsey ThompsonI purchased this CD for my twin 1 year old grand daughters. It is wonderful!! As soon as the music starts, they both start dancing and don't stop until the CD is over. I have been a friend of Ron's for many years and this CD is definitely a must for children as well as adults!!
We Love It!
author: Grace and Claire CollinsOur Dad is a friend of Ron Sowell but, even if he weren't, we'd still think this was one of the best CD's for kids we ever heard. The songs are clever and creative - fun but, not childish. We highly recommend it.