ABOUT THE BAND
Photo by Greg Inda
Named after a local Chicago neighborhood, Bowmanville leans on their diverse musical backgrounds to create a truly unique and original sound. Led by violinist Ethan Adelsman, the group features Graham Nelson on vocals and harmonica and Jason Miller on guitar, as well as a rotating cast of talented musicians on bass and drums.
Embracing the spirit of musical exploration, Bowmanville draws inspiration from legendary artists like Louis Armstrong, the Grateful Dead, Django Reinhardt, the Police, and Pink Floyd, infusing their compositions with a sense of nostalgia, while imparting a distinct and edgy modern flair, garnering praise from NewCity Music, SoundVille Blog, Daily Music Spin, and more.
Performing at home and abroad, passionate originals such as “Annie & Me” soar live and intermingle with fresh takes on classics like “Georgia” and “Walking on the Moon”. Bowmanville's music speaks volumes about their message as artists: boundless joy, camaraderie, and a sincere devotion to share their musical creations with audiences far and wide. Embrace the magic of Bowmanville and let their music transport you to a realm where the boundaries of genre are blurred, and the joy of music knows no bounds.
Ethan Adelsman
Ethan was born with a violin in hand… well nearly. His love of the instrument transcends his Classical training, making him adept and equally at home in nearly any genre. He has logged his time on the road playing searing violin pop solos with Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, as Associate Concert Master for the Western Piedmont Symphony in North Carolina, and with songwriter Tim Lowly. At home in his native Chicago, Ethan is a continually requested gigging and session musician in the Gypsy, Bluegrass, Latin Jazz, Rock, and Classical genres. A composer and performer, his love of Hot Club jazz and eclectic music has given birth to the powerhouse combo Bowmanville. www.ethanadelsman.com
Jason Miller
Mason Jiller is an emitter of light who views music as a symbol of freedom which has a deep resonant ability to dissolve boundaries to increase understanding & empathy between beings. His sounds reimagine paradigms & hearken to boundless definitions of what collaborative music can be.
Graham Nelson
Graham Nelson is a Chicago performer, storyteller, and avant-garde jazz musician. He has been performing on stages in the US and abroad for the past 20 years, and lending the elegant, edgy, and unique sounds of his diatonic harmonica to a host of performances and recordings. With a flair for the eclectic, Graham has worked on theatrical productions and with arts collaboratives at notable venues, festivals, and concert halls.