The Rowers (Slovakia)

The Kosice-based band THE ROWERS was formed in 1971 and is the oldest country band in Slovakia. During this time more than 60 musicians have played with the group, contributing to the bands long development process. Over those years, the band’s music genre has also evolved: from folk music to bluegrass, until todays modern country style They have been selected “Best Country Band” by the SCMA (Slovak Country music Association) and won numerous awards. In the summer of 2005 Peter & The Rowers won a prize for the best band at one of the biggest country festivals in central Europe “STODOLA MICHALA TUCNEHO” in the Czech. . Peter & The Rowers also scored in the major categories Song of the Year (“I’m Leavin’”), Group/Band of the Year, ECMA Future Star Award and ECMA European Song of the Year (“I’m Leavin’”).