Country ballads to a powerful rock songs and soulful blues tunes

Friday, August 15

Robert Rowan hails from Chilliwack BC.  A man of many talents he is best known for his captivating vocals.  He also tags himself as a band manager, councilor, agent, promoter, sound technician and driver of the Winnebago.  Loving to sing, he picked up the rhythm guitar at 17 years old, as he needed something to do with his hands while singing.

Growing up in the 60’s & 70’s, all his friends listened to rock so that’s what he favoured. At home there was always music in the house.  He recalls bands in the living room and a “Hawaiian guitar” which in fact was a lap steel. To Rob, music has always been a “feel good thing”.

He gave up a steady paycheque at 29 to pursue his dream.  Hitting the road with his buddy Dave Selvitella of Dave’s Roadhouse Music in Chilliwack, Savage West was established, and they entered numerous talent shows. Dave eventually left the duo and Rob retained the trademark, Savage West. From there he added members to form the band and has never looked back. He has always had a passion for traditional country music and the stories it tells. Although continuing to work mostly in the country vein, he has honed his craft as a singer/front man over the years. This has allowed him to become well versed in a wide variety of musical styles. His rendition of a haunting country ballad to a powerful rock song or soulful blues tune demonstrates his pure passion and high energy. Well known amongst the music community for always having great group of musicians with him, for the past 35 years he and his Savage West band have been entertaining adoring fans in nightclubs, arenas, dance halls, pubs and festivals between BC and Newfoundland.