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