Howie Campbell

Here's some background:Played in a Big Band under the direction of Roger Thorpe (Glen Miller, Sammy Kay). Used to do the club scene for many years, playing anything for a buck. Enjoyed jamming most of all. Covered a lot of James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Dylan, jazz standards, Marshall Tucker, blues, all kinds of stuff. Had a band called the Moose River Band with my brothers, Joe on bass, Tom on drums, Colby Lewis singing, which was a lot of fun. We worked mostly NY and CT. Worked with many fine musicians in the Hudson Valley like: Edgar Goss, Kevin Cowan, Randy Ciarlante, Marc Giammarco, Marc Elbaum, Bill Griffiths, Ralph DiTrocchio, Andy Hardin. Finally had the opportunity to study with Jim Gannon (of Buddy Rich fame) for a short time. This was like a dream come true. Jim was writing some amazing tunes and playing them with his trio, which consisted of Steve Brown on guitar and Brian Murphy on vibes. Then:Met Jesus Christ in 1985. Wow! He changed everything (man, that's an understatement). Sold all my music gear and just about dropped out of music, but the Lord prompted me to keep playing. So now I sing and play for Jesus Christ.Debbie and I travel taking the Good News to the nooks and crannies of America, singing in parks, coffee houses, churches, concerts, wherever we can help people know the truth of Jesus Christ. Often we're joined by other musicians along the way, such as Biery Davis, a fine harmonica player. We've been playing foot-stompin music together since 2003. We also work with a band called Free Union, which includes Dale Woolum on bass, and Bruce Zenone on drums. Sometimes my good friend Ken Kotarski joins in on keys. www.myspace.com/freeunionbandWe'd love to do an event at your location sometime. Contact me at www.howiecampbell.com and let's set something up.My latest CD "Colonial Meditations" has been getting great reviews. Check it out at:www.cdbaby.com/all/howiecampbellHe has put a new song in my heart . . . Psalm 40:3