The Raw Boswin Singer/ Songwriter Bio

Band Name:	RAW Boswin and the Gonnabees
CD Name:	The Hard Way
Musical Style:	Pop/Folk/Roots/Country/Canadiana
Genre:	RAWk
City of Origin:	Edmonton, Alberta (Born & Raised)
World Headquarters:	Calgary, Alberta

Names of band members and instruments played:
Rob Oswin - Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Electric Rhythm
Steve Pineo - Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Dobro
Tanya Kalmanovitch - Violins and Viola
Pat McGannon - B3, Piano, Trumpet, Accordian
Danny Patton - Lead Guitars
Ross Watson - Drums
Walter Marx - Drums
Phil Portelance - Lead Guitar

The Basic Equations:
Robbie Oswin = RAW B + Oswin = RAW Boswin

But, RAW Boswin > Rob Oswin

Therefore... RAW Boswin = (RAW B + Help from Friends + rejection letters + Kokanee)^Gonnabees
(Dedication+Faith+Persistence+Patience+Heart+Drive)^Desire

Rob Oswin makes RAW Boswin music. RAW Boswin is the culmination of over 25 years of blood sweat, tears and relentless pursuit of music by this born and raised Edmontonian Singer/songwriter. Writing, recording and performing over those 25 years, RAW B creates a truly worthwhile listening experience. With influences ranging from Boston to Chicago, Red Rider thru Pink Floyd and Billy Joel to Elton John, Rob pays very close attention to the songs he writes. Raw B's attention to detail in the studio and his "show-don't-tell" approach to songwriting are fortified by his deep and personal lyrical content.

RAW Boswin's music appeals to all ages and demographics. As the list of influences would imply, the songs are melodic and meaningful, and anything goes. Musical tone and mood are masterfully used to paste each track with an attitude or undercurrent for the lyrics and melody to bounce off. The songs are strong and personal. RAW B has learned to hold nothing back over the years of performing at local Calgary Pubs and Coffee Houses.

"I do love a captive audience… My favorite of all places to perform are around campfires and Christmas trees with family and friends. Other guys chop wood and fetch water, but my job has always been to play that guitar."

As for his live performances, Raw B has been playing in bands since the tender age of 14. Most notably, Raw cut his teeth as a bass player/vocalist in the original Rock band Smokin Joes, who also featured Ian MacDonald. The Smokin' Joes released and promoted their self-titled (and only) CD as a popular opening act for such names as The Tubes, The Commitments, Colin James, SteppenWolf, Trooper, Kenny Shields, Doug and the Slugs, and Lou Diamond Phillips, just to name a few. When asked about RAW Boswin's solo live performance, Cliff at Jack Daw's said:

"I don't pull much weight around here, but if it was up to me, I'd hire you again!"(Cliff at Jack Daw's)

"I don't know why I don't hire you more often, Your songs are great and you deliver them so well" Tom Wilson (Singer/songwriter)

Raw Boswin left the Smokin" Joes, and went on to record his debut solo CD, The Hard Way, with Danny Patton and the line-up listed above. The disc has achieved moderate success, which has spurred RAW B into recording a second disc. Long-story short, from the proceeds of a long and painful Federal Income Tax Audit, Raw Boswin has purchased a Protools Recording Studio and is now in the process of self-producing his second CD. Look forward to a bouquet of finely crafted 3 to 4 minute songs that the radio is sure to enjoy.

Current Activities and Plans: As mentioned above, RAW Boswin is in the midst of making his second CD. Using top-notch local Calgary-based talent, the recording is already coming together quite nicely. While available for hire as a single, RAW B is also putting together a line-up for larger shows. This will not be another Calgary Folk band. Its time for a change in the local flavor of the month. Look for RAW Boswin and the Gonnabees at a venue near you soon. Other activities include seeking song placements in TV and motion picture soundtracks and commercial Jingles.