Greg Howe (US)

For andre gang på Herr Nilsen kan vi presentere gitarfenomenet Greg Howe! Greg har bl.a samarbeidet med Dennis Chambers, Victor Wooten, Richie Kotzen, Jason Becker, Billy Sheehan, Stu Hamm, Simon Phillips, Marco Minneman, og Eddie Jobson.  Han har også skapt seg et navn som turné og session musiker med artister som Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Enrique Iglesias m.fler.  Av TV opptredener kan vi nevne The Grammy's, American Music Awards, The Tonight Show, The Today Show, The Billboard Awards, Teen Choice Awards +++.    

Til Herr Nilsen kommer han med Mohini Dey på bass og Marco Cirigliano på trommer.

Fra presseskrivet: 

Renowned guitarist Greg Howe is set to embark on his highly anticipated 2024 European tour, "Lost and Found," promising an electrifying blend of new tracks from his upcoming studio album with the same title alongside timeless fan-favorites. Joining Howe on stage will be acclaimed bassist extraordinaire Mohini Dey, with the drummer soon to be announced.

Howe is renowned as a versatile composer and virtuoso guitarist whose instrumental compositions are often noted for their rhythmic intricacies and melodic depth, seamlessly blending elements of rock, jazz, and fusion into his uniquely distinctive sound. Notably, he has pioneered various guitar techniques born out of the concept of "hammer-ons from nowhere," a term he coined. Howe's uniquely creative and technical prowess have solidified his status as one of the most influential figures in contemporary guitar playing.

The "Lost and Found" tour will support Howe's upcoming eleventh solo studio album, following the success of his acclaimed 2017 release, "Wheelhouse," which earned the prestigious title of #6 on Guitar World Magazine's list of the top 20 guitar albums of the decade.

Throughout his illustrious career, Howe has earned numerous accolades, including his self-titled debut album being ranked among the top ten shred albums of all time by Guitar World Magazine. His collaborative ventures have seen him working alongside esteemed musicians such as Dennis Chambers, Victor Wooten, Jason Becker, Billy Sheehan, Marco Minnemann, Stu Hamm, Jordan Rudess, Richie Kotzen, Tony Levin, John Wetton, Eddie Jobson, and many others. Notably, Howe’s guitar work was showcased on the Grammy-nominated Simon Phillips Protocol IV album, further cementing his esteemed status in the music industry.

Additionally, Howe has distinguished himself as a stellar sideman and session musician, contributing his guitar abilities to some of the biggest pop artists of all time including Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Enrique Iglesias, Nsync, and many others.

Musical trends may come and go but with a Greg Howe performance, audiences are sure to be enveloped by the unmistakable resonance of his instantly recognizable sound. In the vast expanse of Rock/Fusion virtuosos, Howe's unique sonic identity remains a rare beacon of comforting familiarity. This enduring presence reaffirms his standing as a true legend in the world of music!

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