James Stanley Howen

Bio:

HI ALL I Hope you enjoy my original music! You can visit my IAC music page by clicking the next link or go to the IAC music page by clicking on the Logo! http://iacmusic.com/artist.aspx?id=60914 Singer/Songwriter James Stanley Howen (Jimmy to his friends) has many years of performing both in bands and as an acoustic artist behind him. While playing the songs of some of the greatest Singer/Songwriters in the American tradition likes John Prine, RodneyCrowell and Merle Haggard which has influenced his original music. Jimmy has found his own voice as Singer and as a Songwriter. The sounds of Americana, Classic Country and Southern Rock have all made their marks on Jimmy's music. On his first full length CD released in 2005 on the Songbird Recordings Lable Jimmy presents a series of songs written by Himself, lyricist Harry Hamm and producer Donny Weber. From the timeless imagery of "Where the Mighty Rivers Meet," to the humor of "Beside Myself" and "Some Guys Have All the Luck", along with the reflections of "I Owe it All to You" , "Too Late (to Say I Love You), " Jimmy and Harry's songs cover the emotional gamut that all fall Side by side in perfect harmony. The mix of traditional acoustic instruments along with modern electronics reflect Jimmy's roots in the American tradition and his openness to new experiences and influences.....Mark Douglas Marti 6/15/05.....Purchase the whole album as MP3 download clicking the Link below, Thanks for you support. Enjoy

Influences:

John Prine,Steve Young,Jerry Jeff Walker,Jack Williams,Utah Phillips,Blaze Foley,David Allan Coe,Steve Goodman,Loudon Wainwright III,Keith Sykes,Gordon Lightfoot,PaulThorn,Ray Wylie Hubbard,JamesMcMurtry,Todd Snider,Jason Wilbur,Gram Parsons,Mark Collie,Neil Young,Shel Silverstein,Randy Burns,Tom Pacheco,Tom Rush,Bob Dylan,Tom Petty,Merle Haggard,Steve Earle,Townes Van Zant,Guy Clark,The Flatlanders,Jimmie Dale Gimore,Lefty Frizzell,Harlan Howard,Rodney Crowell,Dean Dillon,Harry Hamm,Donny Weber,Tommy Greywolf,Jory Simmons,Byron Lee Baker,Grant Peeples,Vernon Oxford,Hank Williams(Sr.,Jr. and the 3rd),Vern Gosdin,Tobey Keith,Allen Jackson,Charlie Craig,Lynyrd Skynyrd,Flying Burrito Brothers,Eagles,Pink Floyd,Mark Douglas Marti,Mark Hoekstra,Otis McLennon,Randy Perlak,Mickey John (Howen),Ed Howen Jr.,Cousin Danny Howen,Mike McAbee,Toy & Tommy Caldwell,Art Stevenson & Highwater,BJ Yenter,Barry Myers,First Last Call,Charlie Daniels,Neil w. Young,Les Boyko,Michele Irelan,Mary Lynn Diaz,Roy Muniz,Ray Muniz,Raymond Porter,Bob Rylett,Ash Ferry,Bob Pompei,Texas Willie,Donny Dietsche,Country Bobby Rosek,Mike Dennis,Kurt Kelminiak, Joe L. Loyd,Cadillac Pete Rahn,Dave Simonis,John Hanson and of course many others!

Sounds Like:

John Prime but James Stanley Howen truely has his own Voice. roymuniz_5/29/12 Hi All, My song "WHERE THE MIGHTY RIVERS MEET" was nominated for best Country Song Of The Year by IAIA (International Academy of Independent Artist) for a Golden Kayak Award. I was very surprised and honored by this. Though I didn't win it was great to be picked for it. I was very happy that my buddy Neil w. Young won the Golden Kayak for Best Country Song Of The year with his THE COWBOY SONG. I would like to congratulate all the nominees and especially the winners this year. I would like to thank all those who have ever taken time to listen. Also to all the great e-mails from the many music lovers who said wonderful things about "WHERE THE MIGHTY RIVERS MEET". To all the people who have supported my singer/songwriter quest for so many years. To all of the Artist friends I have made on Myspace and KIAC Internet Radio. To the members and peers of the International Academy of Independent Artist. I would also like to thank and share this honor with my co-writers and producers Harry Hamm (Executive Producer) and Don Weber (Music Producer and Engineer). I would also like to thank and share this honor with the great musicians that contributed tracks on "WHERE THE MIGHTY RIVERS MEET". Geoff Landon - Harmony Vocals, Don Weber - Guitars, Russ Brunner - Dobro, Nathan Lee - Flute & Banjo, Tommy Greywolf - Fiddle, Mike Spellman - Bass Guitar and Scott Mottet - Percussion. I would like to thank the INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF INDEPENDENT ARTIST for this much honored nomination. Sincerely, Jimmy

Record Label:

Songbird Recordings