Member Since: 5/19/2007
Band Website: www.howardpavane.com
Band Members: Howard plays acoustic guitars, piano, keyboards, and vocals.
Awards:
• American Songwriter Magazine; Lyrics Contest, Honorable Mention, March/April 2009 - “Oil and Waterâ€
• Song of the Year Competition (VH1); Suggested Artist, December 2008 - This year's second consecutive award was based on the lyrics to "Oil and Water", “The Thing that Puzzles Meâ€, “Devastated Land†and "Martin Lake"
• Song of the Year Competition (VH1); Suggested Artist, December 2007 - “Together, Foreverâ€, “Devastated Landâ€, “Smoke and Fireâ€
• Island Songwriters Showcase; Instant Romantic Song Classic Award, August 2007 - “Together, Foreverâ€
• 2nd Annual International Narrative Song Competition, 2006; Honorable Mention, Romantic Lyrics, January 2007 - “Together, Foreverâ€
• Island Songwriters Showcase; Writer's Choice Award Nominee, December 2006 - "These Iron Bars"
• Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro NY, Outstanding Rookie 2006. (This may not be musically related but it is quite an honor.)
Memberships:
ASCAP, Island Songwriters Showcase (ISS), Just Plain Folks Music Organization (JPF), SongU.com, Songwriters Guild of America (SGA), Sonicbids, TAXI
Copyright Notice:
All songs are Copyrighted by Howard Pavane and catalogued by ASCAP. They may not be reproduced or transmitted by any means without express written consent. Please contact Howard at [email protected] should you seek permission to reproduce any songs or lyrics in whole or part.
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Influences: Classic Rock:
The Beatles, Rolling Stones, the Doors, Cream, Blind Faith, Procol Harem and the Motown artists.
Folk/Rock:
Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Cat Stevens, Paul Simon, Elton John, Loggins and Messina, the Grateful Dead, Squeeze, Ben Harper, James Taylor, Amber Rubarth, Christine Kane, Laura Veirs and Amos Lee
Jazz/Blues:
Pat Methany, Miles Davis, BB King, John Coltraine and Chuck Mangione.
Classical:
Bach, Mozart and Beethoven.
Sounds Like: Acoustic ballads blending folk, indie, jazz, blues and adult alternative with a hint of rock and roll. Toss in creative narrative storytelling and cook 'til lyrics are well-done. Serve with a side of imagination and reality. Pour a glass of white wine, put on your headphones and relax!
Record Label: My Own Home Studio (Really my own home studio.)
Type of Label: Unsigned