Press & Media
This Philip Bowen press page features selected media coverage, interviews, podcast appearances, public radio features, and official showcase announcements highlighting his work as an Appalachian singer-songwriter, fiddle player, and multi-instrumentalist from West Virginia.
For press, interview, and media inquiries, please visit the Contact page.
Featured Press
- Billboard — Watch a Violinist Deliver a Rockin’ System of a Down Cover on America’s Got Talent
- NBC / America’s Got Talent — Watch Violinist Philip Bowen’s “Amazing” Audition
- American Songwriter — Philip Bowen Details a Harsh Reality in “Vampire in Appalachia”
- PopMatters — Fiddler Philip Bowen Finds Solace Through “Anymore”
- PopMatters — Philip Bowen’s “Lightning Bugs” Is a Feel Good Fiddle Tune
- Atwood Magazine — Interview: West Virginia’s Philip Bowen Finds Comfort in Hope for Happier Days Ahead
- The Bluegrass Situation — Listen: Philip Bowen, “Anymore”
- Americana UK — Interview: Philip Bowen Talks About the Kanawha River and “Vampire in Appalachia”
- No Depression — The Insider’s Guide to AmericanaFest 2023
Official Showcases & Notable Appearances
- Americana Music Association — Official showcase announcement for AMERICANAFEST 2023
- Americana Music Association — AMERICANAFEST 2023 full schedule and lineup
- Folk Alliance International — 2026 Official Showcase Artist listing
- The Bluebird Cafe — Artist feature page
- West Virginia Public Broadcasting — W.Va. Native To Appear On America’s Got Talent Season Premiere
Public Radio, Broadcast & Podcast Features
Public Radio & Broadcast
- West Virginia Public Broadcasting / Mountain Stage — A Fiddler Contemplates the Fate of the Mountain State
- West Virginia Public Broadcasting / Mountain Stage — Listen: W.Va. Native Philip Bowen Has the Mountain Stage Song of the Week
- Mountain Stage Podcast — Episode featuring Tim O’Brien Band, David Mayfield Parade, Dirty Grass Players, Philip Bowen, and Lauren Calve
Interviews & Podcasts
- The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler — Philip Bowen Finds Fiddling Through Sesame Street
- Go Fact Yourself — Ep. 141: Philip Bowen & Nafis M. White
- Now Hear This Entertainment — NHTE 571: Philip Bowen
- Melodies N’ Memories — Philip Bowen | Fiddle Player
- Outside the Round — Episode 238 – Philip Bowen: Appalachia Forever, Fiddle Roots & the Journey to Authenticity
- Curious Goldfish Podcast — A Chat with Philip Bowen: Don’t Call Him an Overnight Success
- Curious Goldfish — Philip Bowen Performs “Sweet Honey” on the Curious Goldfish Podcast
Special Features & Event Coverage
- Kansas City Star / Children’s Mercy – Big Slick Celebrity Weekend — “The Biggest Slick we’ve ever had” feature including Eric Stonestreet’s shoutout about Philip Bowen and a Children’s Mercy patient
- Melodies N’ Memories — Philip Bowen Brings His A-Game to the Premiere of America’s Got Talent
About Philip Bowen
Born and raised in West Virginia, Philip Bowen blends Appalachian roots, regional storytelling, and high-energy fiddle into a sound that feels both timeless and current. His work spans artist releases, live touring, public radio, and session collaborations, with coverage from music media, broadcast outlets, and official showcase platforms.
Note: This page is a living archive and will continue to grow as new coverage, interviews, premieres, podcast appearances, and tour-related media are added.