Howard Mahan & Friends
This is the main project for Howard Mahan. The core of the band is Howard Mahan (Guitar & Vocals), Vivid Jojo (Drums and Vocals), and Jimmy "Bad Boy" Lacy (Bass). This group focuses on making timeless original music, finding fun and interesting covers, and a somewhat fluid lineup that showcases some of the region's finest players.
HM&F has a residency at BB's Lawnside BBQ every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. That lineup typically includes Adam Watson (Drums), Jimmy Lacy (Bass), and TJ Erhardt (Keys)
Highlights:
A HUGE HUGE thanks to all of the members, collaborators, and/or past guests which include but are not limited to:
Adam Watson, TJ Erhardt, Sean McDonnell, Jaisson Taylor, Evan Maslik, Ian Pond, Taylor Smith, Samantha Fish, Andre Reyes, Jacque Garoutte, Brandon Hudspeth, Randy McAllister, Nick Schnebelen, Adam Hagerman, Cliff Moore, Heather Newman, Olie Bowden, Brock Alexander, Aidan Jensen, Donnie Miller, Trey Green, Chase McRoy, and many many more.
HM&F has a residency at BB's Lawnside BBQ every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. That lineup typically includes Adam Watson (Drums), Jimmy Lacy (Bass), and TJ Erhardt (Keys)
Highlights:
- Support act for Jimmie Vaughan, Mike Zito, Alastair Greene, Eric Tessmer, Shaw Davis & the Blackties, Ian Moore, Coco Montoya
- Sold out Knuckleheads KC
- Paola Roots Festival 2023
- Headlined the Salina, KS Riverfestival 2023
- Headlined the Coleman Hawkins Roots Festival 2023
- In the Market for the Blues (Omaha)
- Ft. Scott Blues Festival
- Wilson, KS Blues Festival
- Wednesday Residency at BB’s Lawnside BBQ
- Residency at the Phoenix Jazz & Blues
- Residencies at the #10 Saloon in Deadwood, SD
A HUGE HUGE thanks to all of the members, collaborators, and/or past guests which include but are not limited to:
Adam Watson, TJ Erhardt, Sean McDonnell, Jaisson Taylor, Evan Maslik, Ian Pond, Taylor Smith, Samantha Fish, Andre Reyes, Jacque Garoutte, Brandon Hudspeth, Randy McAllister, Nick Schnebelen, Adam Hagerman, Cliff Moore, Heather Newman, Olie Bowden, Brock Alexander, Aidan Jensen, Donnie Miller, Trey Green, Chase McRoy, and many many more.
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Solo / Duo Work
To keep things fresh, to scale down for flexibility, and just for fun Howard does a lot of solo acoustic and duo acoustic shows.
Acoustic shows vary widely based on the format, but really emphasize the importance of songs, songwriting, and audience engagement.
Acoustic shows vary widely based on the format, but really emphasize the importance of songs, songwriting, and audience engagement.
OTHER GROUPS that Howard appears with and has professional associations with include:
Randy McAllister (https://randymcallister.com)
The Old No. 5’s (https://www.facebook.com/old.no.5)
Dust Devil Choir (https://www.facebook.com/DustDevilChoir)
Sean McDonnell Band
Howard Mahan and the Levee Workers (recording project in collaboration with members of Levee Town) (https://www.facebook.com/LeveeTownBand)
Randy McAllister (https://randymcallister.com)
The Old No. 5’s (https://www.facebook.com/old.no.5)
Dust Devil Choir (https://www.facebook.com/DustDevilChoir)
Sean McDonnell Band
Howard Mahan and the Levee Workers (recording project in collaboration with members of Levee Town) (https://www.facebook.com/LeveeTownBand)
We also can't possibly list all of the people who have helped, but we'd like to extend a thank you to all of the family, friends, fellow musicans, businesses, and venues who help keep us going!
