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James Howard
Rock / Blues / Other

Purify the Mind and Open the Heart



Seattle, Washington
United States

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Last Login:  12/24/2009
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Member Since4/16/2007
Band Website
www.JamesHowardMusic.com
Band MembersJames Howard: Guitar and Vocals
Jeff Tolbert: Bass
David Close: Keyboards
Andrew Rishikoff: Drums
JAMES HOWARD: Celebrate Life
InfluencesRobert 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, Joe Pass


Sounds LikeStevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, Santana
Record LabelLaughing Man Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 25 2009 9:00A
James Howard in the House band at the Center For Spiritual Living Seattle, Washington
Oct 29 2009 9:00P
James Howard Band at The Highway 99 Blues Club Seattle, Washington
Nov 1 2009 9:00A
James Howard in the House band at the Center For Spiritual Living Seattle, Washington
Nov 6 2009 8:30P
James Howard Band in Concert at The Lab Seattle, Washington
Dec 4 2009 8:30P
James Howard Band at The Columbia City Theater Seattle, Washington

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   About James Howard

A transplant to Seattle from San Francisco California, James Howard is a stunning, talented and soulful singer and guitarist. A natural on the guitar, Howard blends the blues with inspiration from jazz, Latin and rock. With an entertaining mix of songs including a number of original compositions, Howard and his band communicate with their audience the intensity of the blues and the fiery emotion of Howard's guitar work. The band has been playing a monthly showcase at the award winning Highway 99 Blues Club in Seattle for nearly a year, and the crowds have continued to build. A sought after session musician as well, Howard has lent his talents to numerous projects both in Seattle and California. LA Based Music Connection Magazine says of Howard, “If you combined the guitar styles of Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimi Hendrix you would produce the likes of James Howard. A guitarist extraordinaire, he mixes the intensity of Stevie Ray with the passion of Hendrix and plays some of the meanest blues this side of the Mississippi”… “He takes his phenomenal blues to places others have not, making the music his own. He has what it takes to bring the blues up to the next level and most definitely deserves attention from the A&R community.” Recently "The James Howard Band" performed live for 75,000 listeners on KZOK Radio’s Bob Rivers show. Mixing passionate psychedelic electric guitar with inspirational themes, James is a life-long professional musician who has opened concerts for Robin Trower, John Waite, and UFO. San Francisco Bay Area native James Howard showed an early talent for the guitar when as a teenager he was an in demand lead guitar player in local gigging bands. Inspired by the rock and pop music that he was hearing on the radio, James searched out the roots of this music in blues, jazz, folk, Latin and R&B and he explored all 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, 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, Eric Clapton, 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. The follow up CD "Mayan Mystery" was released in 2003. 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. James Howard has recently released his third CD “Celebrate Life” featuring 11 original songs and an electric guitar instrumental version of "Amazing Grace". Summer of 2009 has James performing at “The University District Street Fair”, “The Taste of Tacoma” “The Highway 99 Blues Club”, “The Columbia City Theater” as well as some dates with kelle Bradley and Tiger Zane.

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Chiqagolil

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Dec 22 2009 12:59 PM




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Dec 14 2009 8:33 PM

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David Hoffmeister



Aug 26 2009 1:05 AM

Hello James Howard

Thanks for the add. Happy to be friends with you.

Enjoy my Peace of Mind Myspace videos and writings on living a life of joy and constant happiness at:

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Peace,

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Vanessa Thompson

Vanessa Thompson



Aug 11 2009 5:51 PM

Hey! Thank you for supporting my music. Check out my web site at www.vanessathompson.net and my music videos at www.youtube.com.   One of my youtube videos is below for you to hear. If you like it, feel free to put it on your page and share it with your friends. There are also some banners on my page if you want to use them on your page. If you have Facebook, please add me. Some are putting me in their top friends. The support is really appreciated. Hope you liked the cover on Hollywood Celebrity Magazine. If you like my music, please add it to your play list for others to hear. Thank you :)
 


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Jul 28 2009 8:38 AM

Thank You!

We just dropped by to say Thank You for the Add and wish you All The Best!

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Naked Bacon

Naked Bacon



Jul 4 2009 4:27 PM

Hey ,

We’re just stopping by to say Hi, thank you for being a friend & to wish you a Great  4th of  July!!

Much Love & Respect,

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David Guilbault

David Guilbault



Apr 29 2009 6:45 AM

Hi James. Thanks for befriending me. I'm enjoying your music and happy to share some of my songs here. Cheers. David.



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Thomas Tomsen

Thomas Tomsen



Apr 11 2009 4:05 PM

Hi James.. Thanks! I'm glad to be your myspace friend!! Greetings from Germany...Thomas
Naked Bacon

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Apr 2 2009 7:19 PM

Hey,
We posted some new recordings so check them out when you get a minute!
Also please sign our new guestbook and include a picture & comment if you'd like.


Thanks for your support!!
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A Headfull of Monsters

A Headfull of Monsters



Mar 28 2009 10:03 AM

Hi James, sounding good.
Hope you’re having a great weekend!
Check out our music any time you want!
PEACE!
Autonomous

Autonomous



Jan 31 2009 11:25 AM

Enjoyed yesterday! See you next Saturday at CSL.

John
Trevor Lee Ridge

Trevor Lee Ridge



Dec 22 2008 10:25 PM

James it is absolutely magical down here.
I managed to convince a club promotor to let me sit in with this jazz session tonight in Copacabana it will be so fun! See you in 09
Carl Martin

                    Carl Martin



Dec 19 2008 5:23 PM

Yeah James, sorry i missed the release. thanks for the invite. hope all went well.

happy holidays.

c
Trevor Lee Ridge

Trevor Lee Ridge



Dec 18 2008 12:34 AM

Good God it sounds sooo good! Bummed I couldn't make the release but I am very excited for you
Trevor

Trevor



Dec 1 2008 8:04 AM

James! I am sorry man I'm leaving for Brazil on the 13th and can't make your release party :( I can't wait to hear your newest expression of musical brilliance
Trevor

Trevor



Oct 29 2008 3:58 AM

Hey how was the show at 99?
Cuthead

Cuthead



Oct 21 2008 6:22 PM

Thanks for stoppin by and the listen!
All the best
Cheers

CH
Yoko Yoda

Yoko Yoda



Oct 19 2008 10:45 PM

I'll see you at the Hwy 99 Blues Club Thursday.
Yoko Yoda

Yoko Yoda



Oct 2 2008 6:27 PM

Thanks for the add.....
Abraham Calleros

Abraham Calleros



Jul 15 2008 5:47 PM

Hey James! are you in L.A.? I will be playing at Sabor Longe this Saturday at 11 pm. See ya!

take care

A.C.
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alicia marie (follow me on twitter)



Jul 14 2008 11:51 PM


Thank you so much for the add! You rule!!

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