As an astrophysics student and astronomy enthusiast, Rowen looks beyond the familiar to ponder the mysteries of space. As a musician, he goes beyond the expected to explore the complexities of time. Over the years, Rowen's musical voice has found expression on a variety of instruments: first flute (for three years), then drums (five years) and later bass (15 years). A college class in electronic music sparked an interest in playing synthesizers. But it was Buck Dharma of Blue Oyster Cult, Alex Lifeson of Rush and both Walter Becker and Skunk Baxter of Steely Dan who got him to park the four string and pick up the six (and seven), while the inspirational playing of Dream Theater's John Petrucci and Ozric Tentacles' Ed Wynne continue to offer fresh ideas and new perspectives. In December of 1993, Rowen and Chris Siegle formed Persephone's Dream as a studio project. But studio project became viable live band, which evolved into the current recording and performing colossus with a legion of fans worldwide. The exploration goes on...

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