Allmusic noted that "his sound is blues based, but there are hints of country, swamp rock, R&B, and swing in his playing and song writing.

[1] His first association with the guitar began at the age of twelve, and by experience has expanded his skills and range to include playing acoustic, electric, lap steel, and dobro, incorporating slide techniques.

Following the release of Devil Got His Way two years later, Allmusic remarked that "Fowler's creative lap steel work is what sets him apart from the rest.

Their first gig was supporting Buddy Guy in August the same year at the Heritage Music Blues Fest in Wheeling, West Virginia.

[1][14] The album featured "Old Fools, Bar Stools, and Me", which has gone on to become a staple of Fowler's live sets, as well as covers of Elvis Costello's "Alison", Johnny Winter's "TV Mama" and the African-American slave spiritual, hymn and protest song "I Shall Not Be Moved".

[19] The Whiskey Bayou Session featured covers of Little Walter's "Up the Line", Johnny Nash's "Hold Me Tight" and the traditional gospel and jazz standard "Just a Closer Walk with Thee".

[26] The hazy blood orange hibiscus IPA was released on June 27, to coincide with Fowler playing the brewery as part of its Blues & Brews Sunday concert residency.

Released on January 20, 2023, the friends on this recording include guests Jason Ricci on harmonica, Dan Signor on keyboards and Eddie Wright on guitar, along with his regular road band, drummer Justin Headley and bassist Chuck Riley.