Philip Bowen
Philip Bowen is an Appalachian-born singer-songwriter, fiddler, and multi-instrumentalist whose music combines traditional Appalachian sounds, regional storytelling, and contemporary Americana. Raised in West Virginia, he began playing fiddle at age four and draws on lived experience and roots-based songwriting.
Bowen has built an audience of more than 1.5 million followers across platforms, won TikTok’s Greatest Talent competition, and appeared at venues and events including the Bluebird Cafe, 3rd and Lindsley, NPR’s *Mountain Stage*, AmericanaFest, and Folk Alliance International. His 2023 debut album, *Old Kanawha*, coincided with an AmericanaFest spotlight and a semifinal appearance on *America’s Got Talent*. He has performed with Darius Rucker, 49 Winchester, Wyatt Flores, Ian Munsick, Charles Wesley Godwin, and Josiah and the Bonnevilles.
As a session musician, Bowen has hundreds of recorded credits, including fiddle and instrumental contributions for Noah Kahan, Sam Barber, Zandi Holup, and Jenna Paulette. His 2025 sophomore album, *Appalachia Forever*, features collaborations with Charles Wesley Godwin, Madison Hughes, Josiah and the Bonnevilles, Leon Majcen, and Julia DiGrazia. The album was followed by his first headlining tour and support dates with Dwight Yoakam, Kashus Culpepper, Sam Burchfield, and Whiskey Myers. Emily Woodhull joins him for this performance.
When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Showtimes: Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; the show begins at 8:00 p.m. The page lists the event through 11:00 p.m.
Lineup: Philip Bowen, with Emily Woodhull
Ages: All ages
Tickets: Price not available
Venue: Pearl Street Warehouse
Address: 33 Pearl Street SW, Washington, DC 20024