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<!-- EDIT BELOW THIS LINE Prowess (stylized as Pröwess) is an American hard rock band from North Carolina formed in 2016. Their musical style pays homage to rock bands of the 70’s and 80’s such as AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Thin Lizzy. They are renowned for being a hard working band having toured all over the US, most predominately along the east coast. The band gained some notoriety in 2018 when their tour van was stolen after a show at The Farm Bar in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. Prowess have released two EP’s and a full length album titled Blacktop Therapy.

History
Prowess was formed by members of the now defunct North Carolina band 21st Century Goliath, after they decided to part ways with their original lead singer. The band members briefly continued under the 21st Century Goliath name with new lead singer Dalton Bowes, but soon realized that they were inspired to go in a new musical direction. On March 4, 2016 Prowess made it’s live debut at Amos’ Southend in Charlotte, North Carolina on a bill that was originally promoted as a 21st Century Goliath show. During the show, the Prowess stage backdrop was revealed signally the start of a new era. A month later, the band released their debut video clip for the song “No Survivors”. .

In January 2017, Prowess released their first EP titled Headfirst. In March the band released an experimental video clip for the song “Show Me’ using 360 degree technology. In July, just prior to the band leaving for a run of upcoming shows, guitarist Kip Wilson announced his departure from the band. Undeterred, the band went ahead with the tour and continued as a four piece for its duration, with lead singer Dalton Bowes also handling rhythm guitar duties. Only days into the tour, bassist Kenny ‘Mange’ Keeler injured his fretting hand while loading the bands equipment. The day after the accident he was diagnosed with a break in his finger which resulted in surgery to install stabilizing pins. Despite the setback, Kenny continued the tour, with the stabilizing pins eventually removed in August. In September, drummer Adam Ellis played his final show with Prowess at The Maywood in Raleigh, North Carolina after announcing his departure from the band. In November, Prowess announced the additions of new band members Hunter Floyd on drums and Adam Morris on guitar.

In January 2018, Prowess was awarded Best Song 2017 for their song “Show Me” at the 2018 Banger Music Awards. Also in January, the bands tour van was stolen in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, four days into their ‘Ain’t Summer But Ain’t No Bummer” tour. In June, guitarist Adam Morris announced his departure from the band. In July, the band released a live EP titled Roll’n With The Punches with the album cover and title track immortalizing the events surrounding the theft of their tour van. In August, the band won the fan vote for the Full Terror Assault Battle of the Bands contest and received a slot to play the Full Terror Assault Open Air Festival in September at the Hogrock Campground in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois. Also in August, the band released the new song “Bring Your Love” and released the accompanying lyric video two days later. In September, the band won the fan voted 105.7 Man Up Rock & Ride Battle of the Bands contest and received a slot to open up for Buckcherry later that month at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, North Carolina. The show was eventually canceled due to Hurricane Florence. In October, Prowess announced the addition of multi-instrumentalist Brian ‘Curly’ Staples on guitar. Curly had filled in on both guitar and drums for a few Prowess shows and had also previously played with Dalton in a band called Zestrah.

In January 2019, drummer Hunter Floyd played his final show with Prowess at The Blind Tiger in Greensboro, North Carolina after announcing his departure from the band. Also in January, Prowess announced the addition of multi-instrumentalist Brandon Chinn on drums. In February, the band was awarded Best Rock Song 2018 for their song “Bring Your Love” at the 2019 Banger Music Awards. Also in February, the band were added to the GHS Strings endorsement roster. In April, the band released their new song “Lookin’ For A Bullet” with a video clip premiering four days later. In May, the band won Classic Rock Magazines Track of the Week for their song “Lookin’ For A Bullet”. In September, the band released a single and accompanying video clip for their cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Saturday Night Special”.

In January 2020, with Prowess’ line up finally stabilized, and with each band member actively contributing to the songwriting process, the band released their debut album titled Blacktop Therapy. In April, the band participated in the New Wave of Classic Rock webfest, an initiative started due to the effects of COVID-19, and the subsequent social distancing restrictions preventing bands from playing live shows. The band played a 20 minute virtual set showcasing songs from their debut album, in addition to a cover of Deep Purple’s “Mistreated”.

In June 2020 Prowess signed with Chicago based publishing entity Amuxe Publishing (formerly knowned as Another Victory Publishing, part of Victory Records) led by Tony Brummel.

Band Members
Dalton Bowes - lead vocals & guitar Scott Roby - guitar & backing vocals Kenny 'Mange' Keeler - bass & backing vocals Brian 'Curly' Staples - guitar & backing vocals Brandon Chinn - drums

Studio Albums
Blacktop Therapy (2020)

EP's
Headfirst (2017) Roll'n With The Punches (2018)

Singles
No Survivors (2016) Show Me (2017) Bring Your Love (2017) Lookin' For A Bullet (2019) Saturday Night Special (2019

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