Rod Dowsett

About Rod Dowsett

Rod Dowsett singer/ songwriter has written all 10 tracks on his new emotionally charged cd “STRING OF HEARTS”

His music is raw – it’s OUTLAW music.
FINE HAND CRAFTED ALTERNATIVE AUSTRALIAN COUNTR ROD DOWSETT
Behind Rod’s emotionally charged vocals are the stories he writes from his own experiences.

His music is raw – it’s OUTLAW music.

Late 2003 Rod made his way into the studio to record an EP titled ‘Six Tracks Down’, at Valley Sound Studio Dairyville. Nestled in the rolling forest mountains behind Coffs Harbour, it was the perfect backdrop to create his music. With the help of a couple of great friends producer Pete Dyball and the inspirational Bill Chambers (Dead Ringer Band/Kasey Chambers), Rod was able to produce a remarkable recording that gained recognition from his peers.

Early 2004 saw Bill Chambers & Audrey Auld invite Rod to perform with them during Tamworth and it was described as “the best sound on the streets in five years”. This sound also resulted in Rod being chosen to perform in the Buskers Championships at Bicentennial Park in front of thousands of people in 2004, 2005 & 2006 respectively.

Rod has played and shared the stage with other notable artists such as Dave Gleeson (Screaming Jets) and The Stiltsons, Shane Howard (Goanna),Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter, Kim Cheshire (The Wheel) and Marcus Meier.
Rod has performed at numerous fe