The Flatlands is always excited to get the bright flashlight out of the Cabin and shine it on a fellow Buckeye. R.J. Cowdery is from Columbus, OH and her vocals and lyrics are captivating. Folk fashionings and an introspective vibe are front and center in “What If This Is All There Is” – her latest single.

Everyone stands at that crossroads asking that question at some point in time. Everyone looks around and thinks the long climb they are on might not being going anywhere in particular. But it’s that knowledge that R.J. (and everyone else standing around them) is asking the same tough question that, hopefully, gets you through. It may be a jump to another ladder, or it may be that last push to the top that you needed. Any way you look at it, R.J. Cowdery lets you know you’re not alone.

I get a lot of Patty Griffin vibes from this R.J. single, and that is a definite good thing on the Flatlands. Give it a spin yourself and discover R.J. Cowdery. You can never have too many Ohioans in your life!