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He’s like a young Elvin Jones

– Lew Soloff, Blood, Sweat & Tears

macky bowman

photo by Caroline Conejero

In particular, drummer Macky Bowman is a monster, whipping up a percussive storm.
Radio New Zealand, Skin Suit Review

Macky Bowman has been putting the dick in ridiculous for years. Known for equal parts skill, tenacity and gumption, he brings the correct mood to whatever project he’s working on. Delivering the punkest of rock when playing with The Bobby Lees or Jon Spencer, or exceptional holiday flair alongside the likes of Kate Pierson, Gail Ann Dorsey, and others at Levon Helm’s Studio as part of Elizabeth Mitchell’s Sounding Joy, he always finds the right pocket.

Macky’s first band, Porcelain Helmet, was a thrash metal group that was awarded a Battle of the Bands win by Scott Ian of Anthrax. One track off of their solo album appeared in Violet, starring Olivia Munn, Luke Bracey and Justin Theroux, and directed by Justine Bateman.

Macky joined The Bobby Lees at age 16 as a session musician and the members gelled so well they made it official. They have released 4 albums to date. Skin Suit (2020) was produced by Jon Spencer, and Bellevue (2022) was produced by Vance Powell. They’ve had songs appear in ABC’s The Rookie, and feature film Ida Red.

Most recently Macky has been on tour and recording with the legendary Jon Spencer.

Macky lives in Woodstock, NY and loves to play music. Hire him.

Macky has appeared alongside or recorded with:
Amy Helm
Brendon Small
Cedric Burnside
Craig Goldy
Daniel Littleton
Darryl Jenifer
Dr Know
Elizabeth Mitchell
Fred Armisen
Gail Ann Dorsey
Gene Ween
Gibby Haynes
Jayla Kai
Jerry Marotta
John Sebastian
Jon Anderson
June Millington
Kate Pierson
Lew Soloff
Marco Benevento
Melissa Auf der Maur
Natalie Merchant
Nunno Bettencourt
Pearl Aday
Samantha Fish
Sanhedrin
Scott Ian
Storey Littleton
Vance Powell