"It's hot, jazzy and has a drawl!" San Francisco Chronicle
Mix swingin' grooves, thrilling riffs, sweet and hot vocals, acoustic western sensibilities and tons of fun and you have only begun to describe Cow Bop. Formed in 2003 by internationally-acclaimed guitarist Bruce Forman, this western bebop band has toured extensively throughout the country, exciting audiences with their unique brand of American music. In 2004, Cow Bop won the Route 66 Challenge, traveling the length of the storied road having departed with a mere $100 and no scheduled gigs. Their CD, Swingin' Out West, released in 2004, charted on Americana, Jazz, College and Adult Contemporary radio stations. In 2008, the followed up with Route 66 in commeration of their third trek across the storied route. Catch Bruce's playing featured in Clint Eastwood's Academy Award winning film, Million Dollar Baby.
"They put some scoobie-doo in their wahoo!" Wylie Gustafson, Wylie & The Wild West
"I could listen to these guys for a hundred hours straight
and not go to the bathroom once!" Paul Zarzyski
"I always turn to Cow Bop when I need virtual western bebop in Videoranch. Nobody does it better!" Michael Nesmith
"Cow Bop conveys the essence of what we were doing...in a sophisticated and up to date way. Bob woulda loved 'em!" Jimmy Wyble, guitarist w/ Bob Wills,
Spade Cooley, Benny Goodman, Red Norvo
"These guys cook! The most fun you can have with your spurs on!"
Herb Jeffries, Mr. Flamingo, The Bronze Buckaroo
