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Dave Howard

San Diego's most-covered songwriter.

About Me

Dave is a keen observer of the human condition, and he possesses a unique gift that allows him to paint rich lifescapes with his music and writing. The characters, situations and spirituality in his songs and stories seem almost too familiar; as if he has been peering through the window of our lives, waiting for us to see the truth of our own existence.The themes of love, joy, loss, strength, faith and realization run through Dave Howard's work like a timeless river.The purpose of this site is to familiarize you with Dave's unique insights into this dream we call life. And to share his perspectives on business and personal relationships, through his writing and through his music.For over 20 years, Dave Howard has been writing, performing and teaching others. He has been sought out by his peers as a collaborator, mentor and consultant, and his songs have been performed and recorded by artists like A.J. Croce, Berkley Hart, Sven-Erik Seaholm, John Katchur, Jeff Clark and Dani Carroll. Dave's songs have also been featured on NBC, UPN, NPR and in independent films.Thanks for visiting! Enjoy your stay, and please, tell your friends they're welcome to stop by any time.

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Member Since: 10/22/2005
Band Website: hiddenagendamusic.com
Band Members: Dave Howard and a cast of thousands....
Influences: Beatles, Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, The Who, Judy Collins, Daniel Lanois, Joe Strummer, Sarah Vaughan, Paul Simon, Jonatha Brooke, Lyle Lovett, Buddy Guy, Nick Drake, Tony Bennett, CAN, Rachel Howard, Little Feat, Grateful Dead, Iggy Pop, Neil Young, Bangles, Kinks, Crowded House, Emmylou Harris, Rolling Stones, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Richard Hell, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, Echo and The Bunnymen, The Doors, The Melodians, Sex Pistols, Television, Buzzcocks, Herb Alpert, Burt Bacharach, Johnny Mercer, Contortions, John Klemmer, Ramones, David Wilcox, Bruce Cockburn, John Katchur, Dani Carroll, Calman Hart, Jim Croce, A.J. Croce, Iron and Wine, Calexico, Sven-Erik Seaholm, Jim Earp, Joe Rathburn, Berkley Hart, Frank Drennen, Santana, Moody Blues, Jimmy Smith, Wes Montgomery, Neil Diamond, Crosby Stills and Nash, Traffic, X, Yellowman, REM, U2, Radiohead, Lou Reed, Bruce Springsteen, Mink DeVille, The Damned, Canned Heat, Jimi Hendrix, The Bad Plus, Eric Clapton, Donovan, Larry Howard, Dean Parks, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Frank Sinatra, Peter Gabriel, Ravi Shankar, Laurie Anderson, Don Henry, Brian Eno, Talking Heads, Harry Nilsson, Sigur Ros, Via Satellite, Annie Lennox, Jimmy Cliff, The Byrds, Elliott Smith, Doves, Ida, Tenacious D, Soundgarden, NIN, The Jam, Jackson Browne, Allman Brothers, Alex Chilton, Paul Westerburg, Steve Poltz, Gregory Page, Brian Wilson, Frank Zappa, Hank Goldsmith, Eric Goldberg, Dave Edmunds, Richard Thompson, Descendents, Fania All Stars, Hank Williams, Todd Rundgren, Donny Hathaway, Phyllis Howard, Spinal Tap, Delbert McClinton, Mark Eitzel, Carole King, James Taylor, Prince, Rufus Wainwright, Indigo Girls, Sarah MacLachlan, Mike Krugman, Bonnie Raitt, Walter Trout, Savoy Brown, The Jam, Ron Sexsmith, Steve Forbert, Bordertown, Frank Foley, Dr. Dre, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Van Morrison, Nick Lowe, John Hiatt, Michael Penn, The Pogues, Otis Redding, NWA, John Gorka, Devo, Prince Buster, Laura Nyro, James Gang, Modern Lovers, Garland Jeffreys, Loam, Nick Cave, T-Bone Burnett, Jackopierce, Delaney & Bonnie, Vivaldi
Sounds Like: good music dad...
Record Label: Expunged Records
Type of Label: Indie