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 regions finest players.
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, Miki P, 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, and many many more.
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, Miki P, 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, and many many more.
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.
The House Rockers
This old-school straight-up blues band is the house band for Knuckleheads KC on most Thursday nights. Featuring John Paul Drum, Jaisson Taylor, Patrick Recob, and Howard Mahan.
https://knuckleheadskc.com
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!