Singer-songwriter Danielle Howle has garnered much critical acclaim throughout her career and has emerged as one of the preeminent voices of the South. The New York Times calls her "an extraordinary mind, a southern storyteller with a gorgeous sense of melody that should be pouring out of stereos everywhere. She is one to be treasured."
RockOm is happy to have Danielle Howle's song "Foot of the Mountain" featured as this week's RockOm Featured Track.
Over the course of her six- album career Howle has evolved and reinvented herself not from an explicit desire to innovate but from tapping into an inexhaustible and dynamic force moving inside her that transpires with a grace, honesty and ease that is rarely seen today.
Howle’s uncanny abilities were crafted from her days performing in Columbia, SC at various clubs and night-spots serving the students of the University of South Carolina. She was soon signed by Daemon Records (Amy Ray of The Indigo Girls) and began performing across the country opening and performing with the likes of The Indigo Girls, Steve Earle, Gillian Welch, Ani DiFranco, the late Elliott Smith, Bob Dylan and Hootie and The Blowfish.
Danielle's exceptional vision and sensibility are captured best to date on her new album, Thank You Mark, which was produced by musical peer Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish. Her expression is both classic and beautiful and the new record stays focused on her unique vocal ability. This album is a pure crystallization of Howle’s essence and personality. Skillfully accompanied by top-notch musicians Sam Bush, Byron House, Tim Vaill, John Young (Spottiswoode and His Enemies) and Les Hall of Howie Day, the music is a timeless blend of Americana, with the freedom of jazz, and a little modern swing.
When not touring Howle can be found as artist in residence at Awendaw Green, a new music venue located in Awendaw, SC. Founded by a group of music philanthropists, the vision of Awendaw Green is to network local artists and bands with each other and music enthusiasts and fans. Howle also composes for the screen. "The Station Agent" (winner of three major awards at the Sundance Film festival) featured one of her songs and Howle has several other indie films under her belt as well.
Watch for a feature on Danielle Howle upcoming soon in Southern Living magazine.
Tags: Americana, Amy Ray, Ani DiFranco, Awendaw Green, Bob Dylan, Columbia SC, Daemon Records, Danielle Howle, Elliott Smith, Foot of the Mountain, Gillian Welch, Hootie and The Blowfish, Indigo Girls, Jazz, Mark Bryan, New York Times, RockOm, Sam Bush, Steve Earle, swing
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