Beth Rowley
Born in Lima, Peru in October 1981.
Returned to Bristol, England with her family when 2 years old.
Influenced by her family's love for many differnt musical styles, particularly blues, country, folk, gospel and latin american music.
Aged 16 Beth formed ‘The Apogee’ an original 5 piece funk/soul/acid jazz group.
Beth's solo debut was at an a open mic. night in the renowned Bristol music pub ‘The Old Duke’
Beth studied music and art at Weston-super-Mare College and leter went on to the Brighton Institute of Modern Music with the particular help and encouragement of soul singer Carleen Anderson.
Having performed and recorded with a number of other artists including touring with Carleen Anderson, Enrique Iglesias and Ronan Keating, Beth is now a rising star of the live music scene in her own right. Beth has also made guest appearances on 'Top of the Pops', 'Parkinson' and 'This Morning'.
Beth has developed a close relationship with Jazz saxophonist Ben Castle (son of Roy, well known for his work with Jamie Cullum). Beth was featured on his 2001 album 'Blah Street'. With Ben's encouragement and assistance Beth has released two EPs to date 'Beth Rowley' (2004) and 'Sweet Hours' (Jan 2006)