I'm a bit of a jack of all trades, here. Lately, 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. My latest idea is called : "The David Howie All Request Live Jukebox". This show will be a covers show, but the running order is chosen by the audience. I'll pass a big 3 ring binder around with song titles and artists names and letters and numbers will be assigned to each song. The audience member would simply write their favorite song 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'll be certain numbers with mystery bonus tracks (maybe one of my originals or another song by the same artist,etc.). Anyway, you get the idea. Should be fun and get the crowd involved.
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 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!
I'm the principal writer for the K4J(Kids For Jesus) VBS Program worldwide. I've recorded 8 cds with them since 2000,and we're excited about some new directions with my songs and involvement there.
I perform Catholic/Christian (lyric-specific Catholic)
music (in fact I recorded 4 records with Sons & Daughters, a seminal Christian folk-rock-pop band).
Since I enjoy all of these different types of music, I thought I'd share that with you here at the website.
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.Thank you for taking the time to read this and please consider me for your next song-based need.
See you on the road-David
Types of Shows
Types of Shows
