I checked out a surprise performance from Medicine Hat musician Jay Bowcott at the  Owl Acoustic Lounge, Feb. 13 but caught him on a set break.

But when he returned to the stage, he and lead guitarist Brady Enslen played a variety of country, alt country and roots musician including an exceptional version of Steve Earle’s celtic song “Galway Girl.”

 Bowcott strummed his guitar and snag while accompanying himself on an almost a full drum kit, with a sound that filled the ears of the 30 or so people at the Owl Acoustic Lounge.