Fallen Angel by Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle
A high-energy blend of Blues, Soul, and Americana honoring the final recordings of drummer Chandler Bowerman
Portland-based band Ben Rice & the PDX Hustle will release their new album Fallen Angel on August 30, 2025 — a powerful and heartfelt collection that fuses high-energy Blues, Soul, and rootsy Americana with rich horn arrangements, deep grooves, and touches of Latin rhythm. The album is both a celebration of sound and a tribute to the band’s late drummer, Chandler Bowerman, whose influence runs throughout the recording.
With a mood that’s high energy, deep and groovy, and full of emotionally resonant storytelling, Fallen Angel captures a band at a creative and personal crossroads — pushing their sound forward while holding tight to what matters most.
“This recording is very special,” says guitarist and vocalist Ben Rice. “It’s got energy, a lot of heart, and deep soul. It’s the last recordings we got to make with Chandler. That gives it extra special importance and a kind of power that goes deeper than the music.”
Album Highlights:
“Even On A Good Day” (Track 3) – A feel-good ballad that reminds listeners to appreciate life’s small joys and show love to the people around them. Featuring lush strings and vocals from Lindsey Reynolds.
“Trouble” (Track 4) – A gorgeous tango that leans into the band’s Latin side, evoking late nights in dimly lit clubs.
“Fallen Angel,” “Trust,” and “Storm” – Standout tracks where Ben Rice’s expressive lead guitar work becomes a voice of its own, heightening the songs’ emotional and dramatic arcs.
The title track also features Chuk Barber of The Low Rider Band on percussion, adding a funky layer of percussion to the groove.
Chandler Bowerman's Legacy
Chandler’s drumming is heard on the majority of the album, but his influence goes far beyond the tracks he played on. His musical ideas helped shape the arrangements across the entire record. “His legacy continues to guide our musical approach,” Rice notes. “Even on the songs he didn’t perform on, you can feel Chandler’s influence.”
Tracklist
| 1. | Good Lord Bad Lord | 4:44 |
| 2. | Get Down | |
| 3. | Even On A Good Day | |
| 4. | Trust | |
| 5. | Fallen Angel | |
| 6. | Storm | |
| 7. | Trouble | |
| 8. | Crushin' On the Bartender | 3:11 |
| 9. | Retreat | |
| 10. | Lonesome | |
Credits
Ben Rice – guitar, vocals
John Wolcott – bass
Chandler Bowerman – drums (Tracks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Adam Carlson – drums (Tracks 2, 4, 10)
Pete Petersen – saxophones
John Dover – trumpet, flugelhorn
Lindsey Reynolds – vocals (Tracks 3, 8)
Jeff Langston – bass (Track 9)
Sara Barbee – cello, string bass (Track 3)
Ryan Downs – violin (Track 3)
Chuk Barber – percussion (Track 1)
Tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9
Recorded at The Jazz Dungeon
Engineered by Pete Petersen
Tracks 2, 4 & 10
Recorded at Falcon Studios
Engineered by Dennis Carter
All songs mixed by Dennis Carter at Falcon Studios
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege
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Ben Rice, a 3-time Blues Music Award nominee, leads the high-energy horn band, the PDX Hustle, known for his captivating vocals and stellar guitar work. Based in Portland, OR, he performs globally, both solo and as a sideman for world-renowned artists. A prolific recording artist and session musician, Ben’s musical style is in Roots Americana, Blues, and Rock.