House Concert with Courtney Ariel Bowden

Come enjoy acoustic music and storytelling from singer-songwriter Courtney Ariel as we gather together and raise funds for her upcoming album, which is inspired by (among other things) loving and being loved by Black women. The show will take place at a private home in Durham, NC. The exact address will be provided after registration.

Courtney Ariel Bowden is a songwriter and writer who thinks about the impact of Black women’s friendship-making and relational healing. Having grown up in Southern California, she graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a BA in English Literature and from Vanderbilt Divinity School with an MDiv and concentrations in Religion, Art & Contemporary Culture and Religion, Gender & Sexuality. An artist-scholar, Courtney Ariel currently pursues work at the intersections of artmaking, accompaniment, and research, as a doctoral candidate.

Her public-facing advocacy writing has been featured by Sojourners (Sojo.net), CNN, The Tennessean, and Harper’s Bazaar. Her original music can be found on streaming platforms, including songs she has co-written (Alex Blue’s “May It Change You,” 2024), and that she has written (Alex G’s “I Won’t,” 2020). A novice but enthusiastic watcher of birds and trees in the Southeastern region of the U.S., Courtney Ariel still holds the swaying palms of Southern California, the lull and roar of the pacific ocean, at the core of her being, always.

In lieu of charging admission, you are invited to donate to the crowdfunding campaign for Courtney Ariel’s upcoming album. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, community, and togetherness.

Light refreshments will be provided. For questions about the house concert or accessibility, please contact info@rcwms.org.

NOTE: If the event is SOLD OUT, email info@rcwms.com and ask to be added to a waiting list. If a spot opens up, we’ll be in touch with you.