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Jon T. Howard

About Me

I am a singer/songwriter originally from the midwest & Texas but I now live near the beach in Los Angeles, CA................ People say I am outgoing and I feel very comfortable making conversation with anyone......... I love to laugh and I love to make people laugh................sometimes I can be so silly..........................My newest CD was recorded at Red House Studios in Greenwich Village for MettaFour Records/Koch Entertainment. Ben Wisch who produced Grammy winner Marc Cohn's first two records and has also worked with Jonatha Brooke, David Wilcox, Cheryl Wheeler and Kenny White produced it and also played Wurlitzer piano. I was very fortunate to work with some of the best musicians around including drummer Shawn Pelton from Sheryl Crow's band. Shawn is also the drummer on Saturday Night Live and has played with other amazing artists including Shawn Colvin, Bob Dylan, Rosanne Cash & Bruce Springsteen. Paul Bryan from Aimee Mann's band played some amazing Bass on the record and Duke Levine who plays with Mary Chapin Carpenter played Guitars & Mandola. Also on the record is my old friend Greg Krueger playing Guitar & Mandoguitar on a few songs, Amy Helm & Glenn Patscha from Ollabelle sang on backing vocals, and Stephanie Winters who plays with Richie Havens ... It was released June 12th 2007!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please go to ITunes if you would like to hear the complete CD and buy it..........Besides all that I have an awesome 11 year old son named Christopher.
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My official website is WWW.JONTHOWARD.COM so if you would like to check out more music and pictures please go there..................................................... .I live to make music, travel, paint, dance and ride my Harley along the California coastline.In The Eyes Of Love
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Member Since: 05/07/2005
Band Website: www.jonthoward.com
Band Members:JUST ME, Some CAPOS, AND A BUNCH OF HARMONICAS!!!!!!!!!!! But here are a few friends who joined me on my new record:Shawn Pelton - Drums, Duke Levine - Guitars, Mandola, Ben Wisch - Wurlitzer, Greg Krueger - Guitars, Paul Bryan - Bass, Stephanie Winters - Cello, Amy Helm - Vocals
Influences: Honestly I love most music..............Music with heart and soul is my favorite....... Regardless of culture or style.........I listen to alot of eclectic music especially other singer/songwriters........ Since my music is considered Adult Alternative or Americana I tend to listen to other similar artists like Neil Young, Shelby Lynn, J.J. Cale, Steve Earle, Kenny White, Dire Straits, Dave Alvin, Chris Rhea, Gavin Degraw, Leonard Cohen, Robbie Robertson, U2, Damian Marley, Patty Griffin, Ryan Adams, Dave Mathews Band, Cold Play, Tom Waits, John Hiatt, Sting, Prince, Sade, Seal, Peter Gabriel, Big Head Todd and The Monsters, The Gypsy Kings, Counting Crows, Tony Joe White, Lucinda Williams, Damien Rice, Norah Jones, Bonnie Raitt, Keb Mo, Junior Wells, Muddy Waters, Mississippi John Hurt, Taj Mahal, Etta James, Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, Marc Cohn, Johnny Cash, Graham Parsons, The Rolling Stones, & most Blues records..........I seem to love anything put out by Putumayo..........especially their Blues Lounge, Latin Groove & Acoustic Brazillian compilations......I am really into reggae right now........ Especially Soulful Reggae & Bob Marley never seems to grow old..........
Sounds Like: Well that is a tough question to answer..............I pride myself on sounding as original as possible........... But like they say everything has already been done so I asked around and my friends said I sound like..........Bruce Springsteen ( songs with depth & meaning that can make you think) John Mellencamp ( a midwestern sound that blends many styles of music) Mark Knopfler ( musical integrity & vocal style) Tom Waits ( his gritty soulful voice and songwriting skill)......But they said I have my own style and vibe which makes me very happy because I love all those artists!!!!!!!!If you like Acoustic, Adult alternative, Americana, AAA style, Adult Contemporary music by singer/songwriters...........you just may like the songs I write & the way I sound!!!!!!!!!
Record Label: MettaFour/Koch
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Jon T. Howard -'Mama's Boy' LIVE @ Topanga Earth Day 09'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q_gVqYiOks Here is a live video of "Mama's Boy" shot over the weekend by my friend Angela at the Topanga Earth Day Festival. Joining me for the show were ...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:11:00 GMT

EcoUsable, Inc. - 2009 Elevator Pitch Competition

http://www.startupnation.com/elevator-pitch-2009/c... Hello to all my MySpace friends...... Please take a moment to check out and rate a friend of mine's company called EcoUsable. They are doing great...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:21:00 GMT

Please check out my friend's great company called EcoUsable!!!!

Hello to all my MySpace friends...... Please take a moment to check out and rate a friend of mine's company called EcoUsable. They are doing great things to rid the world of plastic bottles and are bi...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:21:00 GMT

New CD Coming......

Just wanted to let everyone here on MySpace know that I am currently finishing up a set of new songs for the follow up to my "Time For Something New". The new CD is tentatively titled "Turning Stones"...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:53:00 GMT

Show Tonight Genghis Cohen 740 N. Fairfax, LA 9:30pm

If you are in Los Angeles and looking for something to do tonight, I would like to invite you to Genghis Cohen tonight 11/8 at 9:30. 740 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles 90046 I am doing a showcase se...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:51:00 GMT

Happy Holidays

I finally have some time off after traveling most of the year doing shows and radio promotion....... I want to thank everyone for their support and helping me keep my musical ball rolling. I went many...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:31:00 GMT

Headed East Today

I thought I would take a moment in between packing to write a quick Blog.... I head toward the East Coast today for some shows and radio promo. If you are in the Maryland area please check out my cale...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:14:00 GMT

PLEASE VOTE DAILY

Hello Hello Hello,I am writing this blog to ask for your support. I was selected as one of three Emerging Artists by Hennessy for September in Rolling Stone Magazine. Please take a moment and go to th...
Posted by on Sat, 01 Sep 2007 08:49:00 GMT

CHECKING IN

Just checking in......... Things are beginning to get really busy but I wanted to stay in touch...Here is the latest news.......I have been playing around LA lately and did a show last night at the Do...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:28:00 GMT

Back from the stormy Midwest...

Hello hello hello everyone........ I just got back from an 11 day trip to the stormy Midwest. I was honored to participate in the 2nd annual ArtWalk in my hometown of St. Charles where I previewed the...
Posted by on Wed, 09 May 2007 18:15:00 GMT