The Old No. 5s

Kansas City Blues & Rock n Roll

The Old No. 5s are a Rock n Roll band from Kansas City, MO, consisting of Brock Alexander on lead vocal and guitars, Olie Bowden on bass guitar/backing vocals, and Adam Watson on percussion/backing vocals.  The band’s sound shifts effortlessly from Blues to Rock, Roots to Americana, performing well known classics in each genre as well as having an original discography spanning back to the bands inception.

Originating in late 2011, the band has self-released three full length albums; most recently ‘Moment to Lose’ in August 2021.  Notably reaching the Semifinals at the International Blues Competition in Memphis, TN in both 2014 and 2017, the group has appeared at the Paxico Blues Festival, the Spirit of Kansas Festival, Bonita Springs Blues Festival, Norman Music Fest and the College World Series. Described as, “a workingman’s band” by Alexander, the group performs consistently, not only on festival stages, but regional venues, honky ‘tonks and stages throughout the Midwest.

“Moment to Lose” Out Now

“Kansas City has long been a breeding ground for great music. From the jump blues of Big Joe Turner, to the jazz of Charlie Parker to more modern artists such as Trampled Under Foot and Samantha Fish, KC has done more than its share to bring great tunes to the world. Add to that list The Old No. 5s. Made up of Brock Alexander (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Adam Watson (percussion, vocals), and Olie Bowden (bass, vocals), they are self described formidable sound from the City of Fountains. The Old No. 5s are a mixture of rock, blues, and live kickassery, and their most recent release, Moment to Lose proves it.”

– JD Nash, American Blues Scene