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BIO, RECENT PRESS, VIDEO, AWARDS & HONORS

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To hear Alice Howe sing is to be enraptured by the natural, unaffected beauty of her voice, “a marvelous instrument, strong and effortlessly musical, yet also capable of the sort of nuance that adds layers of meaning” (The Patriot Ledger). The Los Angeles-based, Boston-bred singer-songwriter-guitarist was named Best Female Artist at the 2023 International Acoustic Music Awards. On her second and latest album Circumstance, produced by her creative partner Freebo, the legendary rock bassist best known for his decade of touring and recording with Bonnie Raitt, and recorded at iconic FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Alice displays her vocal prowess and introspective writing in abundance, mining both her heart and her musical tastes for a deep, personal journey across an Americana soundscape dotted with blues, folk, country, soul and rock. As an old soul inside a 30-something millennial, Alice puts her stamp on Americana’s venerable strands with 10 standout originals evoking both the classic singer-songwriters and the seminal music that once filled airwaves, roadhouses and juke joints.

Circumstance EPK Video

CIRCUMSTANCE (2023) PRESS

“One of 2023’s best albums – right here. Look no further. This isn’t just a singer – this is an artist.”

-Americana Highways

“Howe’s voice is a marvelous instrument, strong and effortlessly musical, yet also capable of the sort of nuance that adds layers of meaning. With the backing of the Muscle Shoals musicians, like Clayton Ivey on B-3 organ, and talented cohorts like Jeff Fielder and Will McFarlane on guitars, Freebo’s producing skills have resulted in a work that should vault Howe into the front rank of American singer/songwriters, as well as introduce her to legions of rock and soul fans." 

- The Patriot Ledger

"...Circumstance literally seems to soar. A solid set of songs, it establishes Alice Howe as a multi-faceted performer who freely expresses her instincts and intelligence through both passion and persuasion."

- The Alternate Root

“Howe’s music elicits those dreamy Jackson Brown Laurel Canyon vibes, especially on ‘Let Go,’ which I defy you to not to do that little side to side head swaying action.”

- Folk Alley

"A top class retro bit of work, this should see Howe ascend the rungs of rootsy Americana fast. Get her over here, for Ramblin’ Roots, Maverick or Black Deer and she will make a lot of new fans quick. Over and above, that is, those this record will make her."

-At The Barrier

“…a rich voice with a wide range and entrancing vibrato: her voice sounds like the Truth.”

-Abobe & Teardrops

"Howe understands that the key is to sing a song from the inside out. Her articulation is superb, a small detail that allows the deeper edges of her voice to shine and burnish her compositions."

-Off-Center Views

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live performance

Alice is on tour with Freebo, her producer and creative partner. Each a compelling performer in their own right, Alice & Freebo lead and support each other in their well-crafted songs with flawless harmonies and tasteful instrumentation. They have worked as creative collaborators in the studio and on stage since 2017. Freebo weaves his unique fretless bass stylings into Alice's superb vocals for a presentation with undeniable chemistry.

Freebo is best known for his decade of touring and recording with Bonnie Raitt, and has distinguished himself as one of the great bassists of our time, playing on records with CSN, Maria Muldaur, John Mayall, Ringo Starr, Dr. John, and Neil Young as well as appearing on Saturday Night Live, The Midnight Special, The Muppet Show, and in concert with the legendary Spinal Tap.

HONORs & Awards

  • Best Female Artist, International Acoustic Music Awards (2023)

  • Venue’s Choice Artist, FAR-West Folk Alliance, Chosen by McCabe’s Guitar Shop (2023)

  • Nominee, Americana Artist Of The Year, Boston Music Awards (2021)

  • Nominee, Songwriter Of The Year, New England Music Awards (2021)

  • Finalist, Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competition (2019)

  • Finalist, NewSong Music Songwriting and Performance Competition (2018)

  • Formal Showcase Artist, Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (2018)

  • Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist (2017)

  • Formal Showcase Artist, FAR-West Folk Alliance (2017)

Notable venues

  • Mountain Stage, Charleston WV

  • Kate Wolf Music Festival, Laytonville, CA

  • The Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Goshen, CT

  • The Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA

  • McCabe’s Guitar Shop, Santa Monica, CA

  • El Rey Theater, Los Angeles, CA

  • The Theatre at Ace Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles

  • The Hotel Cafe, Hollywood, CA

  • Club Passim, Cambridge, MA

  • City Winery New York City

  • City Winery Boston

  • City Winery Philadelphia

  • The Towne Crier, Beacon, NY

  • Isis Music Hall, Asheville, NC

  • WFMT Folkstage, Chicago, IL

  • The Triple Door, Seattle, WA

Kind words about Alice

  • "dreamy"

    Billboard

  • "...uncomplicated beauty"

    PopMatters

  • "...a beautifully rustic Americana treasure."

    Rock Cellar Magazine

  • "luminous alto voice full of warmth and delectable nuance"

    The Patriot Ledger

  • "A gem...at once of the moment and timeless, personal and universal."

    AmericanaUK

  • "Sometimes we're lucky enough to catch an up-and-coming artist as they fly onto our radar. This is one of those times."

    American Blues Scene