ACOUSTIC COVERS SHOW (A.K.A. THE DAVID HOWIE ALL REQUEST LIVE JUKEBOX):
I've been doing an Acoustic-Covers Show which consists of songs from the 70's up to songs released within the last year. I've posted a setlist sample for you to peruse in the blog section of the site. This show is a covers show, but the running order is chosen by the audience. I pass several 3 ring binders around with song titles and artists names on "jukebox strips". The audience member simply writes their favorite songs with the letter and number on a dry erase board. Then I will play it in order of the requests. But that's not all! There are certain numbers with mystery bonus tracks (maybe one of my originals or another song by the same artist,etc.). Anyway, you get the idea. This is a lot of fun and gets the crowd involved. The sounds of a real jukebox are featured throughout the show! I can play 2-4 hour shows in this vein.
SINGER/SONGWRITER; ORIGINAL SHOWS:
I perform 100% original material at some shows (Aroma Cafe comes to mind). My latest record is called Become Golden and I have always got new songs in my back pocket too, as yet unrecorded.I can play up to 2 hour shows in this format!
KIDS MUSIC SHOWS:
I perform kids music of various kinds. I've recorded a cd for The Champaign Public Library called "Baby Boogie" and it's been a hit for the toddler set. It even received a "Parents Choice Award". Playing for kids is a BLAST as you can well imagine, and I'm a bit of a kid at heart!
CATHOLIC KIDS MUSIC (K4J VBS SERIES):
I'm the principal writer for the K4J(Kids For Jesus) VBS Program worldwide. I've recorded 10 cds with them since 2000,and we're excited about some new directions with my songs and involvement there.
CATHOLIC/CHRISTIAN SHOWS:
I perform Catholic/Christian (lyric-specific Catholic)
music (in fact I recorded 4 records with Sons & Daughters, a seminal Christian folk-rock-pop band).
PARTIES AND FUNDRAISERS SHOW:
I've been known to play at a few neighborhood parties and fundraisers also! Having performed at "The Taste Of Champaign", "The Decatur Celebration", and variuos Park District events,I love festivals and support roles with national touring acts, as well as corporate events.
WEDDINGS:
Due to popular demand, I am now available for wedding ceremonies also! This usually involves playing the happy couples' chosen songs and some light acoustic music.
TYPES OF SHOWS
TYPES OF SHOWS
