“One Man Jam Band”, Acoustic, folk, funk, reggae, psychedelic jams, and much more. Originals and original takes on a variety of tunes.
The price range represents travel distance.
We all loved his performance. We will definitely invite him again..
Derick did a great job playing for our trade show party at Rock Bottom brewery. He was energetic and is very talented, and had a great sound system.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
From folk to funk! Original songs and jams to original takes on a variety of covers, is what you will hear at one of Derick Howard's shows!
He performs solo as a "One Man Jam Band" by using an audio sampler to record (Live) loop tracks on his guitar, bass, hand percussion, and vocals to make the sound of a full band.
This "One Man Jam Band" has performed official after parties for acts like Robert Randolf, Victor Wooten, and The Wailers. He has opened up for acts such as Here Come The Mummies, Melvin Seals & JGB, The Main Squeeze, Gov't Mule, Eoto, Ekoostik Hookah, Future Rock, and Zach Deputy. He has performed along side acts such as Michael Franti, Keller Williams, The Dark Star Orchestra, Arrested Development, and has performed at festivals including Hyperion(IN)x3, MojoStock(IN), Wuhnurth(IN), Terrapin Hill Harvest Fest(KY), Snuggleween(KY)x2, Hoodilidoo(MI)x2, Resonance(OH)(x3), Tribal Connection(OH)x2, Hoopla In The Hills(OH)x3, Hookahville(OH)x8, multiple different performance art fests(Kinetic Fire(OH)x4, Flow Motion(IN), Flow Motion Symposium(IN), Flow Down(IN-IL)x2, So. Ill. Flow(IL), and at Good People Good Times Music Festival of which Derick puts on and has headlined along with acts like Turbo Suit, The Main Squeeze, Rumpke Mountain Boys, UV Hippo, and many more. Derick has also performed live with acts such as The Werks, Emi Sunshine, Joe Marcinek Band(ft. Jason Hann of SCI), The Rumpke Mountain Boys, Ekoostik Hookah, Earth Cry(ft. Anthony of Papadosio), and many more.
Derick has performed at all types of events and venues besides festivals and official after parties. From The Hard Rock Cafe's in Chicago and Louisville to restaurants like Apple Bee's, Texas Roadhouse, Max & Erma's, and over a dozen locations of the Jimmy Buffet chain Cheeseburger In Paradise. As well as many private events and public events for universities like I.U. and Ball State. Derick has also performed many benefits such as The Relay For Life, The MS Walk, Rock For Riley, and community fundraisers.
Although he performs mainly around the Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky area, he has performed as far east as Maryland, as far south as Miami, FL., and as far west as California.
I travel with my own sound and lights. I only need and dry 8x8 area(10x10 preferred) and one 120v/15amp plug.
| October 14, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
| December 11, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Cocktail Party |
I travel with everything that I need.
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