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Chris Howard
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Artist Information


Genre:
Rock & Pop
Location:
Reading
Influences:
Stereophonics Foo Fighters Hundred Reasons Turin Brakes Jack Johnson
Sounds like:
Stereophonics Jack Johnson Hundred Reasons

Artist Details
Chris Howard started out in a four piece back in 2000 under the name of Epic. Female fronted and an average age of 18, Epic went on to play about 30 gigs across the south gaining high regard among local radio and local promoters. Unfortunately, university was a priority at that time for many of the band members and Epic dissolved.

Two original members of Epic (Chris Howard & Owen Martin) formed various new acts trying to find the spark that Epic held. It took three years for that spark to appear and Sonic Ep was born. Sonic Ep were regarded as “probably the most talented & original band in Berkshire” (Simon Griffiths - Days of Worth). Gigs include supporting Mohair, Days of Worth, Hundred Reasons, InMe and many other top class local acts. Juggling university and gigs was always a problem however. Totalling 29 gigs in 18 months and having an average crowd support of over 100, Sonic Ep were waiting for that opportunity to give up university and start a real music career.

Unfortunately, Sonic EP split and the spark that went with it started to dissolve. However, September 2004 saw the birth of Lanky Music. Fronted by Chris Howard, Lanky Music was originally a project to create a production portfolio for Chris to become a studio producer in and around London. Chris had written/ recorded/ produced and performed all his own demos and thought it such a waste not to perform these tracks live. So, teaming up with Owen Martin & Alex Sinclair once again, the Lanky Music brand has now become a bright spark in Berkshire’s music history currently under the name Chris Howard

Currently un-gigged on a large stage, Chris Howard is raring to go and with so much talent & experience behind the team, you can be guaranteed of an amazing performance!

What People Say

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“If I was to sum up this demo CD as mainstream this should not be taken as an insult or read as a negative point, these guys simply know how to write some amazing songs. I confess their CD has been in my car since it arrived on my doorstep, usually on repeat until I have learnt at least the chorus. It has become my "driving to work music" something that will help me through the frustrating early morning traffic and make everything seem brighter and the drive a little easier.” Joel Priest - Josaka.com

“If we ever get the chance to cross paths again, this band will be on our support for sure” Days of Worth Live Events manager

Demo Credits

All Music Performed by Chris Howard & Owen Martin All Music Written & Produced by Chris Howard All Tracks Recorded & Mixed by Chris Howard @ Lanky Home Studios


Songs for Download
Waking up [3:15]
859

Raise my Bottle [2:58]
653

Universe [3:12]
473

Bones [3:34]
390

Lovely [2:59]
391

Sick of the Bar [4:0]
317

Tour Dates
None as yet

Artist Blog

My Universe [01/12/2005 07:54:42]
My New EP is finished and available for download here on Rock Idols! I will be playing some of them on the 14th December at Colchester University as part of the Rock Idols competition! Come along and enjoy!


Artist Friends
Lanky, ebins, mrbungle50, hoochiecoo, exit-tahiti, autumn red, drumster, AJ, alfredocontract, 4ftpimp, shmeeve,

Recent Comments

You have gotto love this guy, for pulling off his own thing and sounding DAMN good when doing it. This is so what I like to hear - go Chrissy H!
By: AJ



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