February 12, 2014
A crowd of around 50 friends, workmates, fans and the CROW-FM 90.7 crew packed the rear deck of the Wondai Hotel and Cellar on Friday night for the launch of local musician Rowan Edwards’ new EP.
Rowan, 22, has been playing guitar since 2006.
He specialises in writing and recording his own songs but freely admits that conquering stage fright has been a bigger challenge.
On Friday night he took to the hotel’s stage to treat his audience to all six tracks on the new EP, as well as a few of his other compositions, accompanied by Nanango musician Tony Cisneros from popular South Burnett band Mr Q.
Rowan grew up in Wondai where – according to CROW-FM’s Chris “Corky” Corcoran – he’s affectionately known as “Wondai’s favourite son”.
“We play Rowan’s songs on air,” Chris said.
“He’s very, very good.”
While Rowan now lives in Murgon, he still works by day at Wondai’s Parkside Sawmill while he continues to hone his craft.
Rowan’s CD costs $10, and it can be downloaded from iTunes or obtained at any of his live performances.
