Tez Howes
An old fart trying to recreate the vibe of pre-millennial pop, rock, country, etc. The albums: the Lena Pillars is indie pop & Old Dog is blues rock, and one-off tracks with collabs with musical friends in the UK, USA, Australia & Bulgaria of a variety of sounds.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Just a hobbyist. Was in the premillennial music business at retail and radio for about 25 years. A stroke two years ago halved again what were only modest vocal and instrumental skills to begin with; I try to make it up in the recording and post production, and concentrate on improving the songwriting itself.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Just busking on the street. I have a song 'David's Got Smokes Today' that memorializes the first day I earnestly tried my hand at busking, and the story of that day can be found here: https://teztunesmusic.wordpress.com/2020/03/30/the-91st-minute/
Your musical influences
Paul Kelly, Mike Scott (The Waterboys), Warren Zevon, David Lowery (Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven), Nanci Griffith, John Hiatt, Ray Davies (The Kinks), Billy Bragg
What equipment do you use?
Junk. Can't afford anything good.
