I am grateful to all the talented musicians that have performed and/or recorded with my band over the years!
Drums: Sean Bendickson, Mike Vanderhule, David Brownell, Doug Freedman, Eric Wood, John Mader, T. Moran, Jim Bogious
Bass: Jeff Tolbert, Myles Corbin, Dan Mohler, Willie Riser, Paul Feia, Gus
Bogious
Keyboards: David Loy, David Kafinetti, John Seppala, Tony Lufrano, Dave Matthews, Thomas Suczek
Percussion: Chris Stromquist
Influences
Robert Johnson, Elvis Presley, BB King, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Freddie King, Albert King, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin, Richie Blackmore, Robin Trower, David Gilmour, Neil Schon, Pat Travers, Michael Schenker, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Morse, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Larry Carlton, Pat Metheny, Jesus, Buddha, Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Lao Tsu, A Course in Miracles, Rudolph Steiner, The Law of Nature, The Archangel Michael
James Howard Playing the Blues Live in Concert on YouTube
James Howard is a true natural on the guitar effortlessly blending genres with passion and precision. Whether it be rock, blues, jazz, latin/spanish, or acoustic singer/songwriter, he consistently delivers the goods. James played the guitar, sang the lead vocals, wrote all the original songs and produced the recordings on this myspace page.
Born in the San Francisco Bay Area, James was first inspired at an early age by the pop and rock music he heard on the radio. Later on he searched out the roots of this music in blues jazz, folk and R&B music and he explored those styles. At the age of 15 he played his first gig as a professional guitarist at a bar in Clearlake California. The bandleader glued a fake moustache onto James’ upper lip, adding a few years to his look.
Throughout The 1980’s James toured and recorded with a string of rock bands honing his style and developing his sound. In the 90’s he fronted his own band as guitarist and lead singer, culminating in the 1998 release of “electric rain” on Laughing Man Records. Electric Rain received some great reviews comparing James and his music to Jimi Hendrix, Cream, The Beatles, Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Lennon, and Danny Gatton among others. James continued to tour with his four piece band wowing audiences with a dynamic and powerful live show.
After this period of serious dedication to his work, James took a break from performing and retreated to Mt Shasta where he had a profound mystical experience infusing him with fresh inspiration and a newfound authenticity. Upon re-settling in Seattle Washington, James released the CD “Mayan Mystery” in 2003, a compilation of live and studio tracks from the “Electric Rain” period. James is currently in the studio recording tracks for a new CD entitled, “Celebrate Life” scheduled for release in May of 2008. “Celebrate Life” promises more great electric guitar, passionate vocals, and great new songs with a larger helping of acoustic guitar this time around. You can find James performing around Seattle at a variety of venues or most Sundays in the house band at the Center For Spiritual Living on Sandpoint Way.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7HV-I63als
Did you check out www.tordietrichson.com That is where more music is where you can download it too. Also, I played two shows last month on The Triple Door Mainstage with two of my bands. Tor Dietrichson Blues Machine and Mambo Cadillac. Hope you and Diane are doing great. I now live in Federal way with my fiancee, Julia A. Boyd. Check her out at www.juliaaboyd.com
Sorry it's taken me this long to connect - I've been busy since my return. Just wanted to let you know what a great time I had working with you. You can play that guitar -- loved it so much -
hope you are well and have a wonderful Valentine's Day
Hello James, hope you are enjoying the days and getting some sunlight up there. Thank you for placing me between two such honorable masters on your top friends.... I am humbled. : )
